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4 weeks ago

Valley View High School expansion to include new agriculture shop and dedicated storm shelter

Construction is ahead of schedule for the Jonesboro school.

4 weeks ago

Fill the Food Bank surpasses goal, collects food and money equal to 535,473 meals!

The 2025 Fill the Food Bank collected food and money, the equivalent of 535,473 meals. The goal was 350,000 meals.

4 weeks ago

Christmas Guide 2025: Holiday events across Jonesboro

A guide to holiday events in Craighead County.

4 weeks ago

Temple Grandin pleads for change at local conference

The celebrated author-speaker and animal-science visionary who has been called "the most famous person with autism" believes "We need the skills of people who think differently"

4 weeks ago

Santa’s Cabin Experience coming to Jonesboro this season

Holiday experience supports foster children in Poinsett and Craighead counties.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro professor receives grant to study zoo reptiles

A-State's Dr. Lori Neuman-Lee has received a $605,140 grant and will partner with zoos across the country.

4 weeks ago

A-State men’s basketball falls in matchup at Saint Mary’s, 85-72

A-State falls to Saint Mary's after late second-half surge ends hopes.

4 weeks ago

Potential Traffic Delay: JET Transfer Center at Caraway and Matthews

An SUV was seen to have hit a blockade at the Jet Station at Caraway and Matthews.

4 weeks ago

United Way’s “Week of Warmth” starting soon

Holiday fundraiser invites Jonesboro residents to "Dine with Purpose".

4 weeks ago

Man accused of causing nearly $85K in damages to employer’s truck in Jonesboro crash

A man already in custody for driving while intoxicated faces additional charges for stealing his employer’s truck.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro woman arrested on a fourth DWI charge after officers find open pill bottle

The arrest came during a police stop when police found an open pill bottle in her lap.

4 weeks ago

A-State hosting free seminar on AI in business

Registration is required to attend this free informational event.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro hires new grants and community development director

Chris Richey hired for economic and community development role in Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro city council approves construction manager for E-911/Real Time Crime Center

Bailey Contractors named construction manager; Bracket-Krennerich named architect for E-911/Real Time Crime Center.

4 weeks ago

Fatality reported in rural Craighead County wreck

A Craighead County man is dead after a fatal crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and County Road 928.

4 weeks ago

Fatal crash on Highway 18

Vehicle crash results in one death near Hytrol Conveyor Company.

4 weeks ago

27th annual MessiahSing benefitting Jonesboro food pantry set for December

The concert will raise money for hunger relief.

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