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Award recipients announced for ARDOT Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program
The Arkansas Department of Transportation on Wednesday announced award recipients for the 2025 Transportation Alternatives Program and Recreational Trails Program, with Craighead County cities among those awarded.
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A-State wins grant to study rural election practices
Amid declining trust in the electoral system and growing efforts to improve it, a group at Arkansas State University is studying election administration with support from a new grant the institution has secured.
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Nettleton Public Schools seeks millage increase in November, Q&A session to be held
Voters will decide on a proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools during the special election in November.
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International ShakeOut Day to take place Oct. 16
Largest global earthquake drill promotes preparedness among Arkansans.
2 weeks ago
Downtown Jonesboro roads to be closed Wednesday
Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed on Wednesday for the Jonesboro High School homecoming parade.
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ASP: 3 dead in Cross County plane crash, 2 from Jonesboro
Arkansas State Police confirmed that three people, two of whom were from Jonesboro, died in a plane crash in Cross County on Monday.
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A-State launches Trailblazer Scholarship for high-achieving incoming freshmen
A new scholarship is enabling students to attend Arkansas State University tuition-free, eliminating financial barriers.
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Craighead County road to temporarily close Wednesday
A Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.
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Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation seeking parade participants
The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation is looking for participants for its 2025 Veterans Parade.
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Mutual Aid Fair coming to downtown Jonesboro
A few community members will come together this weekend to bring a Mutual Aid Fair to downtown Jonesboro.
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Affidavit: Man put gun to wife’s head, fired shot during assault in Jonesboro
A California man is being held in the Craighead County Detention Center on a $500,000 cash-only bond after police said he slammed his wife’s head into the ground and fired a handgun while she pushed it away from her.
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Students take part in inaugural Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy
Eight Arkansas State University students are participating in the inaugural Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy hosted by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute.
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Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas to host 15th annual Souper Sunday
Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas announced its 15th Annual Souper Sunday will be happening in November.
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Arkansas Highway Safety Office’s “Extreme Safety” campaign aims to improve pedestrian, bike safety
To enhance pedestrian and bike safety across Arkansas roadways, the Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office is launching the “Extreme Safety” campaign.
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Field smoke causes 6 vehicle crash, Kills 2
Smoke from burning field contributes to accident
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Raynor’s Late-Game Heroics Lead A-State to Victory Over Texas State
A-State moved 71 yards in 46 seconds on incredible winning drive
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UPDATE | Police respond to street fight
Five arrested, two taken to hospital with head injuries
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Dozens turn out for NEA 5K Rescue Run
Dozens of runners and their four-legged companions took to Craighead Forest Park Saturday to raise money and awareness for local animal rescues.
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Golfers tee up for inaugural Jonesboro DARE golf tournament
Community members in Jonesboro gathered Friday to have a game of golf with a shared goal of supporting local youth.
