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Santa’s Cabin Experience coming to Jonesboro this season

Holiday experience supports foster children in Poinsett and Craighead counties.

1 week ago

Jonesboro professor receives grant to study zoo reptiles

A-State's Dr. Lori Neuman-Lee has received a $605,140 grant and will partner with zoos across the country.

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A-State men’s basketball falls in matchup at Saint Mary’s, 85-72

A-State falls to Saint Mary's after late second-half surge ends hopes.

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Potential Traffic Delay: JET Transfer Center at Caraway and Matthews

An SUV was seen to have hit a blockade at the Jet Station at Caraway and Matthews.

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United Way’s “Week of Warmth” starting soon

Holiday fundraiser invites Jonesboro residents to "Dine with Purpose".

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Man accused of causing nearly $85K in damages to employer’s truck in Jonesboro crash

A man already in custody for driving while intoxicated faces additional charges for stealing his employer’s truck.

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Jonesboro woman arrested on a fourth DWI charge after officers find open pill bottle

The arrest came during a police stop when police found an open pill bottle in her lap.

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A-State hosting free seminar on AI in business

Registration is required to attend this free informational event.

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Jonesboro hires new grants and community development director

Chris Richey hired for economic and community development role in Jonesboro.

1 week ago

Jonesboro city council approves construction manager for E-911/Real Time Crime Center

Bailey Contractors named construction manager; Bracket-Krennerich named architect for E-911/Real Time Crime Center.

1 week ago

Fatality reported in rural Craighead County wreck

A Craighead County man is dead after a fatal crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and County Road 928.

1 week ago

Fatal crash on Highway 18

Vehicle crash results in one death near Hytrol Conveyor Company.

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27th annual MessiahSing benefitting Jonesboro food pantry set for December

The concert will raise money for hunger relief.

1 week ago

Millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools passes

The millage rate for Nettleton Public Schools (NPS) will increase by 4.8 mills.

1 week ago

A-State Men’s Basketball signs five to 2026-27 roster

Anthony Hester, Aliou Maiga, Aaron McGee, Delang Muon, and Rho Omed signed to A State for next season.

1 week ago

Former JPD officer pleads guilty to filing false police report, battery

Former Jonesboro Police Department officer Joseph Harris pleaded guilty to filing a false police report and third degree battery Tuesday morning.

2 weeks ago

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux coming to Jonesboro

A new restaurant is coming to the property where Ryan's Buffet once stood.

2 weeks ago

OPINION: Diet, Activity, Sleep, and Mental Wellness – Let’s talk activity

This is the second of a four-part series written by Dr. Shane Speights, Dean of the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University.

2 weeks ago

A-State debate team wins first place at Arkansas Student Congress 

The Arkansas State University debate team recently participated in the annual Arkansas Student Congress, sweeping the competition by placing first and earning over a dozen individual awards. 

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