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1 week ago
Protecting More Than Roofs: Hidden Summer Roof Problems Costing Northeast Arkansas Homeowners Money
With summer temperatures and humidity soaring across Northeast Arkansas, the team at Roof Raiders is noticing the same four quiet warning signs popping up in neighborhoods.
1 week ago
Wynne Man Faces Felony Theft Charge in Jonesboro Rental Car Dispute
A Wynne man is facing a felony theft charge after police said he failed to return a rental vehicle in Jonesboro despite multiple warnings.
1 week ago
Man Accused of Strangling Girlfriend in Jonesboro Domestic Disturbance, Held on $100K Bond
A man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he punched and strangled his girlfriend during a domestic disturbance in Jonesboro.
1 week ago
GOJO Services to be Affected by Independence Day Holiday
GOJO, the City of Jonesboro's public transit service, will have its services affected by the upcoming Independence Day holiday.
1 week ago
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Seeks Volunteers for Greene County Corn Harvest
The harvested corn will be distributed through the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas’ network of partner agencies to hungry families and individuals in this area.
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Jonesboro Turn Lane to be Temporarily Closed for Work
A turning lane on a Jonesboro road will be temporarily closed for road work.
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Openings Available for Arkansas Early Learning Locations in Jonesboro
AEL provides no-cost Head Start and Early Head Start services to pregnant women and children from birth to age five.
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City of Jonesboro Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules to be Adjusted for Independence Day Holiday
Sanitation pickup schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules next week due to the Independence Day holiday.
1 week ago
Southern Airways in Jonesboro Changes Route Patterns to Nashville; EAS Contract Renewed
The route adjustment arrives alongside a newly finalized two-year renewal of Southern's Essential Air Service contract for the Jonesboro market.
1 week ago
ASP Seizes 190 Pounds of Marijuana During I-40 Traffic Stop, Suspect Taken to Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center
During a search of the vehicle, Troopers discovered the marijuana in the bed of the truck.
1 week ago
America 250 Staycation at Jonesboro Public Library
These free events are open to the public and celebrate American history through hands-on crafts, STEM activities, and interactive performances for all ages.
1 week ago
A-State Announces Students Graduating at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
The list includes graduates from 45 states, and 19 other countries.
1 week ago
Craighead County Quorum Court Approves Agreement to Partner with Monette for Second Traffic Light Installation
The project is to install Monette's second traffic light, located at the intersection of Arkansas State Highway 18 and Arkansas State Highway 139.
1 week ago
Record-Breaking Attendance at 5th Annual West End Garden Tour Supports Community Programs
The self-guided tour welcomed garden enthusiasts, families, neighbors, and visitors from across the region who spent the afternoon enjoying some of the city's most beautiful outdoor spaces.
1 week ago
$3.1M State Water Grant Could Benefit West and Northwest Jonesboro
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded a $3,175,000 federal grant to reduce nonpoint source pollution across the state, with several funded projects directly targeting watersheds that affect Northeast Arkansas.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Mother Arrested After Abandoned Child Tests Positive for Drugs
A Jonesboro woman faces a felony charge after police said her five-year-old child was abandoned in an apartment, and the child later tested positive for multiple types of drugs.
2 weeks ago
Lanes of Interstate in Jonesboro Blocked Due to Accident
The northbound lanes of an interstate in Jonesboro are shut down due to an accident.
2 weeks ago
Cache of Cocaine and Crack Found After Multi-Month Investigation; Jonesboro Man Arrested
The arrest stems from an investigation that began in April, when the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that Robert Sanders was involved in the selling of crack cocaine and meth in Jonesboro.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Dies After Vehicle Accelerates into Firestone Building
Police spoke with the man's wife, who was also in the vehicle. She said they were leaving the parking lot when her husband attempted to brake, but the vehicle accelerated into the building.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Pets of the Week: Snowflake & Cindy Lou Who
Whether you are looking for a loyal walking partner or a chatty companion to brighten up your home, community shelters are filled with wonderful animals waiting for a chance.
