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3 weeks ago

$100K bond given for Jonesboro man accused of intentionally ramming victim’s car, violating protection order

District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Jan. 16 to charge 47-year-old Phillip Blake Mink.

3 weeks ago

Charges filed against new suspect in Jonesboro game console robberies, previous suspect released

Lavell Crawford is being charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, a class Y felony, and two counts of criminal attempt, a class A felony.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE | Crews responding to structure fire in Jonesboro

Jonesboro Fire Department crews are working a structure fire.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedules for MLK Day holiday

Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.

3 weeks ago

‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ events set for Martin Luther King Jr. Day

Celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at Arkansas State University and throughout the Jonesboro community in the days surrounding the holiday.

3 weeks ago

City of Jonesboro, Foundation of Arts accepting applications for painting traffic signal cabinets

Some cabinets have already been painted as part of previous beautification efforts and will be repainted, while others will be painted for the first time.

3 weeks ago

A-State ties program record for steals in 41-Point win over Louisiana

The 28 steals also ties the Sun Belt record for most steals in a league game.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro High School step team surprised with $50,000 ‘Walking Together’ grant

On Jan. 15, Jonesboro High School (JHS) staff members presented a check to the school’s Tau Delta Pi Step Team.

3 weeks ago

St. Bernards Hand & Wrist Center Opens, led by Hand, Wrist Surgeon Dr. Safder Hasan

Dr. Hasan and his team will incorporate therapies and surgeries for injuries and disorders affecting the hands, wrists, and arms. 

3 weeks ago

A-State suffers setback at South Alabama

Arkansas State men’s basketball fell in a 91-87 overtime decision at South Alabama on Thursday night inside The Mitchell Center.

3 weeks ago

EAB Media sells share of radio signals in Arkansas

EAB Media has agreed to sell a large group of its radio properties in central Arkansas and the River Valley region.

3 weeks ago

St. Bernards, Valley View launch on-campus sports medicine clinic to reduce lost class time

The clinic offers physical therapy to any student, athlete or not, and staff member to enable them to stay on campus and avoid missing days.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Human Development Center celebrates groundbreaking of new Wellness Center

Officials and community members gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Jonesboro Human Development Center's upcoming Wellness Center.

3 weeks ago

Division 4 circuit judge candidates participate in Kiwanis Club debate

The Second Judicial District represents Craighead, Clay, Crittenden, Greene, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties.

3 weeks ago

Early morning accident on I-555 results in pedestrian fatality

Jared Smith, 29, was standing in the northbound lane of I-555 due to a previous crash, when he was hit by a 2003 Dodge Ram.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County issues burn ban due to increased fire hazard

This directive was requested from the Craighead County District Fire Chiefs, in collaboration with the Arkansas Forestry Services, to protect lives and property.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro fatal crash victim identified

The victim of a fatal crash involving two semi-trucks has been identified as Robert Furches, 71, from Millington, TN.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro angler hooks first Legacy Lunker bass in Village Creek State Park

Kevin Riney called the Legacy Lunker Hotline as soon as he caught the fish. 

3 weeks ago

$150K bond set for Jonesboro woman accused of aggravated burglary, assault on ex-girlfriend

District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 25-year-old Caitlin Rae’shawen Smith.

3 weeks ago

The Systems Group expands Northeast Arkansas presence with Jonesboro facility

The group will occupy the recently closed Life Strategies Counseling building

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Juror Ann Johnson selected prints to receive purchase awards. The award-winning art pieces become part of BAM's permanent collection.

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