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6 days ago

Arkansas Secretary of State runoff election set for late-March

Early voting for the Arkansas Secretary of State runoff is set to begin soon.

6 days ago

Arkansas Court of Appeals: Jonesboro police officer immune beyond $50K in 2017 crash lawsuit

The lawsuit had sought more than $10 million in damages

6 days ago

Arkansas Roots Music Festival happening in April in Dyess

The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival is set for April and will honor the musical roots of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

6 days ago

Education events planned in March at the Jonesboro library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several education events planned in March.

6 days ago

Jonesboro gaming lounge to host fundraiser for Zachary’s Sensory Gym

Finding an environment where special needs children can play without feeling overwhelmed can sometimes be a challenge.

7 days ago

A-State surge in ninth leads to win over Little Rock

A-State erupted with nine runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure the win Tuesday afternoon

7 days ago

Committee forwards resolution regarding former Citizens Bank land to full council

A resolution was put before the Finance and Administration Council Committee to resolve a lien involving property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.

7 days ago

A-State establishes ALLIANCE Lab for dyslexia research and literacy innovation 

The lab, led by Arianne Pait, director of clinical services in communication disorders, represents the evolution of a two-decade commitment to serving struggling readers in Northeast Arkansas.

7 days ago

Jonesboro library wins two awards for “Your Library, Your Story” campaign 

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library received both a Silver ADDY Award and a Judges' Choice Award during the American Advertising Awards.

7 days ago

The B-12 Store opens inside Soul Shine Studios in Jonesboro

A new chapter in local wellness begins as The B-12 Store officially opens its doors inside Soul Shine Studios on Monday, March 16.

7 days ago

Buyers of former Lazzari’s property confirmed, building to be demolished this month

The building that served the community for three decades is scheduled for demolition as early as this month.

7 days ago

Jonesboro Unlimited recognized with 4 2026 American Advertising Awards

Jonesboro Unlimited (JU) was recognized with four top honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards Gala for their Always Jonesboro initiative’s talent attraction campaign video.

7 days ago

Porchlight Film Festival coming to downtown Jonesboro in April

"There's really nothing like experiencing a film in a theater with people," said festival director Lorenzo Balderas. "Having that intimacy of sharing and watching something, I think, is just a really cool experience."

7 days ago

Accident in Craighead County blocks road

An accident in Craighead County has blocked a road.

7 days ago

‘A-State in a Day’ aims to help students transfer from two-year campuses 

Students attending community colleges across the region who are looking to continue their education at a four-year university are currently evaluating their options. 

7 days ago

Jonesboro Rotaract Club to host informational meet-and-greet at Fat City Grill

A Rotaract Club is a Rotary International-sponsored organization for young adults to develop leadership and professional skills while engaging in community service.

7 days ago

Jonesboro railroad crossing to be closed for maintenance

A railroad crossing in Jonesboro will be temporarily closed Tuesday.

1 week ago

Oasis Arts and Eats Fest set for April in downtown Jonesboro

"Oasis Arts and Eats Fest is like a celebration of all things art. Culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, you name it, we want to feature it at Oasis."

1 week ago

Greene County Detention Center officer charged with felony

A detention officer at the Greene County Sheriff's Office is accused of furnishing prohibited articles to an inmate.

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