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3 weeks ago

Nu Tau Sigma partners with Houlihan’s to provide Thanksgiving meals

The Jonesboro fraternity has been providing Thanksgiving meals for the past three years.

3 weeks ago

JFD Chief provides deep frying turkey safety tips

Chief Marty Hamrick shares safety tips when cooking Thanksgiving turkey.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County Quorum Court discusses 2026 budget

The Craighead County Quorum Court discussed its 2026 operating budget Monday night.

3 weeks ago

A-State Bounces Back With Win Over Jacksonville State

Arkansas State men’s basketball claimed a 74-63 victory on Monday night inside First National Bank Arena.

4 weeks ago

Affidavit: Dispute leads to victim being shot by Jonesboro man

A juvenile was inside the home when the shooting occurred.

4 weeks ago

Man accused of leading police on high-speed chase in Jonesboro street racing incident

A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he was arrested following a high-speed chase involving two sports cars.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro man accused of choking victim and false imprisonment

Clarence Brown-Mutcherson has been charged in domestic disturbance incident.

4 weeks ago

“Inspired 2025” award winners named at opening in Bradbury Art Museum

BAM opens at Arkansas State University and features regional high school students.

4 weeks ago

ASP reminds drivers to ‘Click It or Ticket’ ahead of Thanksgiving travel

Remember to buckle up when traveling this holiday season.

4 weeks ago

CECC and Empower Broadband welcome new chief executive officer

Etter to serve as CEO for both organizations.

4 weeks ago

A-State Sun Belt Volleyball Champions

A-State clinched the seventh Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament Championship in program history on Sunday defeating James Madison in a 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-20, 25-21) decision

4 weeks ago

Red Wolf Women Stave Off Late Lady Tiger Push in Road Win

Lady Red Wolves held steady late in a team effort win over Jackson State

4 weeks ago

41st Toy Run collects toys for children

For 41 consecutive years motorcycle enthusiasts have been joining together each November to collect toys for children in the community at Christmas time.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Christmas Parade seeking applicants and volunteers

The 78th annual parade is looking for applicants and volunteers.

4 weeks ago

A-State Men’s Basketball Faces Setback at SMU

A-State fell behind early and could not recover in a 100-69 defeat

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro teen accused of threatening to shoot up school in video, given $150K bond

A Jonesboro teen is being held on a $150,000 cash-only bond after police said he threatened to shoot up a school in a video posted on social media.

4 weeks ago

Affidavit: Text messages reveal organized theft plot at Jonesboro Kohl’s, multiple stolen items found in vehicle

Two Jonesboro women are facing several charges following a theft at the Jonesboro Kohl’s.

4 weeks ago

City of Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedule for Thanksgiving holiday

Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Jonesboro sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules the weeks of Nov. 24-29 and Dec. 1-6.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Human Development Center to host 5th annual Christmas parade

The Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) will be hosting its 5th annual Christmas parade in December.

4 weeks ago

Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s Red Kettle Campaign begins

Bells began ringing around Northeast Arkansas on Friday as the Salvation Army of Jonesboro kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign.

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