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4 weeks ago

Letter to the Editor: A Lack of Safety Planning in North Jonesboro

"City and county governments should serve all residents of Jonesboro and Craighead County equally."

Police officer in tactical vest appears to detain a woman in green scrubs beside a black SUV outside a building.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Massage Parlor Raided, Owner Faces Prostitution Charge

A multiagency raid on a local massage parlor resulted in the arrest of its owner following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault and prostitution, according to the Jonesboro Police Department.

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4 weeks ago

Final Beam Installed, New Name Revealed for Jonesboro Sports Complex

The structure of Jonesboro's upcoming sports complex was completed Thursday in a topping out ceremony, and the facility's new name was revealed.

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4 weeks ago

Paragould Towing Owner Faces Over 140 Charges in Alleged Repossession Scheme

A Paragould woman is behind bars and faces 147 charges after police said she orchestrated a widespread fraud scheme involving nearly 90 incidents of falsified business records and the illegal sale of vehicles

Vehicle Erupts in Flames Following Crash

4 weeks ago

Vehicle Erupts in Flames Following Crash

Apparent FedEx delivery van catches fire after colliding with another vehicle

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4 weeks ago

A-State, Jonesboro Community Honor Todd Shields as he Assumes Role of ASU System President

"I feel like the best is yet to come. I'm not leaving, I'm literally moving positions and I'll still be coming back and helping," Shields said.

Man on a ladder at a roofline, seen from behind, wearing a dark T-shirt that reads 'Always on Top' with a Roof Raiders logo.

4 weeks ago

Protecting More Than Roofs: Hidden Summer Roof Problems Costing Northeast Arkansas Homeowners Money

With summer temperatures and humidity soaring across Northeast Arkansas, the team at Roof Raiders is noticing the same four quiet warning signs popping up in neighborhoods.

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4 weeks ago

Wynne Man Faces Felony Theft Charge in Jonesboro Rental Car Dispute

A Wynne man is facing a felony theft charge after police said he failed to return a rental vehicle in Jonesboro despite multiple warnings.

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4 weeks ago

Man Accused of Strangling Girlfriend in Jonesboro Domestic Disturbance, Held on $100K Bond

A man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he punched and strangled his girlfriend during a domestic disturbance in Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago

GOJO Services to be Affected by Independence Day Holiday

GOJO, the City of Jonesboro's public transit service, will have its services affected by the upcoming Independence Day holiday.

4 weeks ago

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas Seeks Volunteers for Greene County Corn Harvest

The harvested corn will be distributed through the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas’ network of partner agencies to hungry families and individuals in this area.

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4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Turn Lane to be Temporarily Closed for Work

A turning lane on a Jonesboro road will be temporarily closed for road work.

4 weeks ago

Openings Available for Arkansas Early Learning Locations in Jonesboro

AEL provides no-cost Head Start and Early Head Start services to pregnant women and children from birth to age five.

4 weeks ago

City of Jonesboro Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules to be Adjusted for Independence Day Holiday

Sanitation pickup schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules next week due to the Independence Day holiday.

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Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.

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It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Kaylee Hottle, deaf ‘Godzilla’ actor, killed in car crash at 18

Kaylee Hottle, a deaf actor best known for her starring role in two "Godzilla" films, died in a car crash in Maryland early Tuesday morning, the Frederick County Sheriff's Office said. She was 18.

1 day ago in Trending, World

Louvre reopens Apollo Gallery after a brazen heist, but no jewels are on display

The Louvre's Apollo gallery on Wednesday reopened to the public for the first time since 88 million euros ($102 million) worth of crown jewels were stolen in a dramatic daytime heist.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Judge says Paramount and Warner must halt merger for at least two weeks, granting states’ request

A federal judge on Monday ordered Paramount and Warner Bros. Discovery to halt their $81 billion merger for at least two weeks, allowing states that are challenging the deal more time to see their case through in court.