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1 week ago
A-State to Host Arkansas State Supreme Court in Appeals on Wheels Visit
“This program brings the court to universities and high schools across the state to hold oral arguments in real cases,” said Dr. Stacy Dewald, assistant professor of criminology.
1 week ago
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2026 Concert Series
The library will host four live performances throughout the year, offering free entertainment for the community.
1 week ago
Faculty Awards Presented during Convocation of Scholars Program at A-State
The seven recipients of the 2025-26 Faculty Excellence Awards were announced during the annual Faculty Honors Convocation.
2 weeks ago
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Urges Public to Stay Alert as Wildfire Risk Increases
The entire state has been designated at a high wildfire risk through March 29, and more than half of all counties are currently under burn bans.
2 weeks ago
Brookland man killed in Izard County tanker crash involving Jonesboro company
Fatal Highway 58 crash involving a Star Transportation fuel tanker prompts cleanup operations days later.
2 weeks ago
Billion Pill Pledge Initiative Brings Opioid Settlement Dollars to Craighead County
"The Billion Pill Pledge is not about restricting prescriptions. It is a pilot program aimed at providing more effective, safer options." – Kirk Lane, director of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Elks To Host Shrimp Boil Benefitting Domestic Violence Programs
Plates of shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage will be served.
2 weeks ago
Brookland Odyssey of the Mind teams seek community support for 2026 World Finals
Following years of consistent success on the international stage, all seven of the school district’s OM teams have once again advanced through state competitions and are charting a course for the World Finals in late-May.
2 weeks ago
Arkansas Sees 16-Year High in Boating Fatalities, 5-Year High in Accidents
Increases in boating accidents by duck hunters, as well as hazardous conditions last spring on many streams and rivers from flooding, were contributors to the peaks in accidents and fatalities last year.
2 weeks ago
Sissy’s Log Cabin Promotes Cain Kelly to Manager in Jonesboro
As manager, Kelly will oversee store operations, lead and develop the Jonesboro team, and uphold the high standards of service and expertise that Sissy’s Log Cabin customers know and trust.
2 weeks ago
A-State Men’s Basketball Signs Tameron Ferguson to 2026-27 Roster
The NABC All-District and D2CCA All-Region selection ranked inside the top five among NSIC players in scoring and field goal percentage.
2 weeks ago
Youth Volunteers Serve Community at Helping Neighbors Food Pantry in Jonesboro
Volunteers worked together to prepare and organize “kid packs” and “senior packs,” which are distributed through the pantry to support individuals and families facing food insecurity.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages in April
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events for all ages scheduled in April.
2 weeks ago
First Responders Gather in Procession to Honor Fallen Bay Firefighter
First responders from multiple agencies traveled down Interstate 57 and into Jonesboro Wednesday afternoon for a procession honoring the life of deceased Bay volunteer firefighter Capt. Kolby Belcher.
2 weeks ago
$250K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Armed Burglary, Threatening to Kill Ex-Girlfriend
Police said he repeatedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and threatened to kill her.
2 weeks ago
Chen Earns Sun Belt Men’s Field Athlete of the Week Honors
Junior Arkansas State track and field thrower Menachem Chen was named Sun Belt Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week.
2 weeks ago
A-State Bowling No. 3 seed in NCAA Championship
The Red Wolves enter the tournament with a 77-34 record and finished runner-up at the Conference USA Championship
2 weeks ago
Man Arrested in Craighead County, Accused of Beating Pregnant Woman
Court documents show that an Earle man was arrested in Craighead County for beating a pregnant woman in his car and preventing her from escaping.
2 weeks ago
ASP Investigating Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting of Jonesboro Man
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting involving the Department of Corrections K-9 team.
2 weeks ago
ARDOT to Celebrate Grand Opening of Northeast Arkansas Satellite Office
The new office is located at 600 S. Main Street in downtown Jonesboro and will function primarily as a design office.
