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St. Bernards to host free ‘Mind and Memory Boot Camp’ for dementia, Alzheimer’s awareness

The St. Bernards Senior Health Clinic will be holding a special program this month focused on bringing awareness to dementia and Alzheimer's and how people can help those battling either disease.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd reflects on nearly 35 years of service

"I can't say how much my career has meant to me and how fortunate I've been. But I also feel very satisfied."

3 weeks ago

A-State football single-game tickets, mini-plan options on sale

Single-game tickets and a pair of three-game mini plans are now on sale for the Red Wolves' 2025 football season.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County Sheriff’s Department warns of new scam

The Craighead County Sheriff's Department is warning residents of a new scam.

3 weeks ago

New Brookland schools superintendent aiming to boost academic ratings, community engagement

“I hope that this will become a place where people are glad to come to work, glad to come to school," he said.

3 weeks ago

Man with ‘history of fleeing and violence’ accused of spitting on officer’s face, threatening jailer during arrest in Jonesboro

A man faces several charges after Jonesboro police said he spat on an officer’s face after he was caught in a foot chase and threatened to kill a jailer during arrest.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro fraternity holds third annual Back to School haircut event for students

Fraternity members helped Jonesboro students prepare for the new school year by offering free haircuts.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro library to offer temporary curbside pickup

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will soon be offering temporary curbside pickup in light of recent HVAC issues.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas Highway Safety Office cautions public to drive sober or get pulled over

The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day holiday periods from happening again.

3 weeks ago

ARcare clinic and pharmacy coming to Brookland

A full-service medical clinic and pharmacy is coming to Brookland, as ARcare prepares to open its first location in the city.

4 weeks ago

Lighthouse Education Cooperative to host trap shooting tournament fundraiser

The Lighthouse Education Cooperative announced it will be holding its inaugural Lighthouse Clay Classic Trap Tournament to support special needs children in Northeast Arkansas.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro city officials break ground on new airport terminal

The Jonesboro Airport Commission broke ground Tuesday on a new terminal to replace the facility lost in the 2020 tornado.

4 weeks ago

Committee advances study on combining offices of Craighead County treasurer, collector to quorum court

A Craighead County committee on Monday voted to advance to the quorum court an ordinance that would authorize a study on combining the offices of County Treasurer and Collector.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro artist to host pet-friendly art show benefiting NEAHS

 In celebration of National Dog Day, a Jonesboro-based artist will be hosting her first “Paws for a Cause” Art Show, benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS), later this month at Native Brew Works.

4 weeks ago

KASU and JET Trolley Day happening on campus Aug. 18

KASU will host “Trolley Day with KASU and Jonesboro Economical Transportation” during A-State Welcome Week.  

4 weeks ago

‘Lord, you’re in all of these schools’: Jonesboro community prays over upcoming school year

Praise and singing filled the halls of Fullness of Joy Ministries Monday night as community members gathered to pray over the starting school year.

4 weeks ago

Affidavit: Pair arrested in Jonesboro accused of posing as Homeland Security agents with tactical gear, loaded gun

Two people face multiple felony charges after court documents said they posed as Homeland Security agents during a robbery in Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago

Deputies: Caraway man used ‘red hot’ knife to burn tattoo off victim’s wrist

A previously-convicted Caraway man is facing a felony charge after deputies said he heated a knife with a lighter and used it to burn and scrape a tattoo off a victim’s wrist during a fight.

4 weeks ago

Study smarter, not harder: Study tips any student can employ

Learning effective study skills early on is a key to academic success.

4 weeks ago

JPD offers tips for safe driving as school starts

With school about to start in Craighead County, JPD offered some tips for safe driving.

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Al Roker lends his voice and meteorology skills to the new PBS Kids animated show ‘Weather Hunters’

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