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1 week ago

Family Crisis Center in Jonesboro Awarded $29,400 Strategic Impact Grant

The grant will fund FCC’s Strategic Planning and Organizational Readiness Initiative.

1 week ago

City of Jonesboro to Break Ground on Caraway Road Expansion

The approximately $5.5 million project will expand Caraway Road to 5 lanes from I-555 to Latourette Drive and then transition to three lanes to Glenn Place.

1 week ago

Nettleton Students Speak with International Space Station Astronaut through Amateur Radio

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where everyone gets to talk to an astronaut live, and on top of that, we weren't just communicating with Ham radio, we got to see them," said Haley Bagwell, EAST facilitator at UHSMA.

1 week ago

Jonesboro Employee Accused of Stealing Over $10K in Jewelry from Workplace, Pawning Items

Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she stole over $10,000 in jewelry from her workplace and sold several items to area pawn shops.

1 week ago

Northbound Lanes of U.S. 63/63B Blocked Due to Accident

The northbound lanes at an intersection are blocked due to an accident, according to Jonesboro E911 dispatch.

1 week ago

Panda Express Coming to Paragould

Haag Brown announces new restaurant for former Starbucks location along West Kingshighway

1 week ago

Trumann Man Accused of Breaking into Jonesboro Home and Assaulting Woman

A Trumann man is behind bars after police said he broke into a Jonesboro home, assaulted a woman, and returned days later to attempt to force his way inside again.

1 week ago

SHARP PHO Names Katie Prescott as Next CEO

Prescott has served as General Counsel for SHARP (St. Bernards Healthcare Associated Regional Providers) since April 2021, drafting and reviewing all legal documents, counseling on legal compliance and providing strategic advisement.

1 week ago

Dr. William McLean Appointed Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at A-State

Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Calvin White Jr. has announced the permanent appointment of Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor.

1 week ago

Part of Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro to Close Monday

A temporary road closure will be in effect on Main Street in downtown Jonesboro Monday night.

1 week ago

‘Turning Hope into Real Change’: NEA Community Walks to End Alzheimer’s

Families, friends, and local businesses hit the pavement Saturday to raise funds and awareness at Northeast Arkansas's annual Walk to End Alzheimer's.

1 week ago

Jackson Joins NYITCOM at A-State Clinical Medicine Faculty

Becomes first alumnus to serve as full-time faculty member

1 week ago

The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas Announces Housing Development for Adults with Disabilities

The Village of TLC will feature 20 accessible apartments designed to provide residents with the opportunity to live as independently as possible while remaining connected to the services and support they need.

1 week ago

Beignets & Brew Opens First Jonesboro Location

The new Sweet Spot marks the brand’s second Arkansas location and the first Beignets & Brew for franchisees Cody & Kristen McPherson.

1 week ago

Martinez-Jaramillo Secures Runner-Up Finish as A-State Posts Strong Performance at CBU Invitational

Carlo Martinez-Jaramillo and Erika Krueger recorded top-five finishes and seven Red Wolves secured personal bests as Arkansas State cross country competed at the CBU Invitational on Saturday morning at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course.

1 week ago

Study Ranks Arkansas 8th in the U.S. for Rising Mortgage Interest Rates

A new study shows mortgage interest rates are up for Arkansas substantially compared to most of the nation.

2 weeks ago

Dedication Ceremony of Dash Goff Equine Center – Nodouble Barn Next Week

Students at the College of Veterinary Medicine have a new learning tool they will use for hands-on learning at Arkansas State University.  

2 weeks ago

Arvest Foundation Awards $4K Grant to Nettleton’s University Heights School of Medical Arts

The grant will be used to fund the school’s participation in The Amazing Shake and Global Amazing Shake competitions.

2 weeks ago

Harlem Globetrotters: Rivalry Tour Comes to Jonesboro Next Spring

Every possession turns into showtime bringing the fun, joy and history only the Globetrotters can deliver.

2 weeks ago

20-Year-Old Jonesboro Man Wins Jeep Wrangler in 26th Annual Giveaway

Jonesboro’s Cayden Stevenson takes home a 2025 Jeep Wrangler after thousands gathered for the 10-week promotion finale.

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