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Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is June 12-14, Family Fishing Derbies are June 13

Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14.

2 weeks ago

Crawford Discusses Iran, Fuel Prices and Farm Bill During District Visit

Arkansas congressman says farmers need certainty as House recess sends lawmakers home until June 8

2 weeks ago

Monette to get Long-Awaited Traffic Light

Light goes up at Highway 18/139 intersection by Summer 2027

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Glow-in-the-Dark Events for Teens Scheduled in Early June at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events set for early June exclusively for teens, with a glow-in-the-dark twist.

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Jonesboro’s June Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled

The City of Jonesboro announced the date of June's Neighborhood Cleanup.

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Northeast Arkansas Brings Home Three Championships

Valley View, Tuckerman and Marked Tree all bring home hardware from state championship events

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Echoes of Honor: The Deep Roots of Memorial Day in Craighead County

Memorial Day isn't just a national holiday; for Craighead County, it is also a deeply local story.

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A-State Athletics Breaks Department GPA Record for Second Straight Semester

Arkansas State Athletics recently completed the spring semester with a school-record 3.25 all-department GPA and 244 student-athletes who earned a place on the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll.

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Two Plan Jonesboro Meetings Scheduled in June

The City of Jonesboro has two Plan Jonesboro input meetings scheduled for June.

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Over 651,000 Votes Decide Best of Northeast Arkansas

The red carpet was rolled out at the Embassy Suites to celebrate the release of the 2026 Best of Northeast Arkansas winners

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NYITCOM at A-State Marks 10th Anniversary, Celebrates Impact on Healthcare in Arkansas

“We are doing what we committed to do, and a healthier Arkansas is the beneficiary."

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Animal Rescue Holds ‘Adopt and Shop’ Event for Rescue Dogs

A Jonesboro animal rescue, in collaboration with a local business, worked together Saturday for one mission: Helping rescue dogs find a new home.

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A-State Track and Field Qualifies 12 Athletes for NCAA West First Rounds

Twelve Arkansas State athletes are set to compete on May 27-30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.

2 weeks ago

The Fox Named Arkansas Radio Station of the Year

Jonesboro Media Group sweeps four categories at Thursday event in Little Rock

2 weeks ago

Over Two Inches of Rain Fell Friday

Northeast Arkansas finally got a meaningful dose of rain

2 weeks ago

Tyronza Man Arrested After Allegedly Stalking Daughter, Threatening to Shoot Multiple People

A Tyronza man is facing multiple charges after police said he harassed his daughter and threatened to shoot multiple people following her move from his home.

2 weeks ago

Portion of Craighead County Road to Close Starting Tuesday for Road Work

A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed starting Tuesday for road work.

2 weeks ago

Man Held on $100K Bond, Accused of Fleeing from Jonesboro Officers, Throwing Baggie of Cocaine

A man is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said a routine traffic stop led to a chase in Jonesboro, where he allegedly discarded over 25 grams of cocaine.

2 weeks ago

Lake City Volunteer Fire Department Among 65 Rural Fire Departments Awarded Wildland Fire Suppression Kit

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture awarded wildland fire suppression kits to 65 rural fire departments across the state, including a Craighead County fire department.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Library Launches “Hooked on Books” Adult Book Club

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is launching a new adult book club, Hooked on Books, with its first meeting scheduled in June.

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