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Northeast Arkansas District Fair full opening Monday

After three-day midway preview, the full six-day fair runs Monday through Saturday

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UPDATE | Jonesboro police respond to shots fired calls at NEA District Fair

Jonesboro police responded to shots fired calls at the Northeast Arkansas District Fair Saturday night.

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$100K bond for Jonesboro sex offender accused of failing to comply with reporting requirements

A Jonesboro sex offender was arrested after police said she had been living near a park and daycare.

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Affidavit: Multiple drugs, firearms seized from Jonesboro man’s home during investigation

A Jonesboro man was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found large quantities of drugs and numerous firearms inside his home.

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Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County at the beginning of October.

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BAM to host monthly artist talks coinciding with exhibitions this fall

Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) will continue to host artist talks on campus over the next three months in conjunction with its fall semester exhibitions.

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Jonesboro road to temporarily close starting Sept. 22

A Jonesboro road will be closed starting next week for a sewer improvement project.

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Jonesboro man accused of sexual extortion, stalking given $100K bond

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond after police said he posted nude photos of a victim online and threatened to share more unless they got back together.

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Jonesboro man accused of attacking woman and son

A Jonesboro man faces domestic battering charges after police said he hit his son’s mother and attempted to strike the child, prompting the woman to fire a gun in the air to protect the child.

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First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro to host Pet Blessing in October

First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro is inviting the community to a Pet Blessing to take place in October.

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Marybeth Byrd performs concert at Jonesboro library

"American Idol" and "The Voice" finalist Marybeth Byrd performed a free outdoor concert at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Thursday night.

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Highland man killed in Thursday morning crash in Craighead County

A crash on State Highway 18/County Road 575 on Thursday morning resulted in the death of one person and another person being injured.

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Jury acquits Harrisburg man of rape, sexual assault

The 2023 case tried over a three-day period

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Police investigate 2nd Thursday shooting

One person reportedly in custody, investigation underway

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Crews battle evening fire at Jonesboro golf course, no injuries reported

An investigation is underway after a fire destroyed the clubhouse at a Jonesboro golf course Wednesday night.

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Distinguished Alumni for 2025 named at A-State

The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will recognize six outstanding graduates as Distinguished Alumni during the 2025 Homecoming celebration.

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Jonesboro police investigating Thursday afternoon shooting

The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.

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A-State Museum combines science, technology and fun at upcoming STEAMFest

The A-State Museum will be hosting STEAMFest 2025 in October, combining what museum officials call its two most popular events.

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A-State’s Freshman Day of Service set for Sept. 24

Arkansas State University students will participate in its first Freshman Day of Service later this month by engaging more than 2,000 first-year students in meaningful community service projects across campus and the region.

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Crash with injuries reported in Craighead County

A crash in Craighead County on Thursday morning resulted in injuries.

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