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Affidavit: Investigation into Jonesboro massage parlors uncovers prostitution
Court documents said an investigation into two Jonesboro massage parlors uncovered an operation where sexual services were routinely sold, and the cash proceeds were laundered through casino machines in two states.
$200K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of beating victim, threatening to kill them
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he beat a person in their own home, held them at knife point, and threatened to kill them.
Cail and Whitlock earn preseason All-Sun Belt honors; Red Wolves place second in SBC preseason poll
The Sun Belt Conference announced the 2025 volleyball preseason awards and coaches poll on Wednesday, including two Red Wolves and a second-place selection in the West Division.
3 weeks ago in National
Judge denies Justice Department request to unseal Epstein grand jury transcripts
A federal judge on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration's request to unseal grand jury transcripts from Jeffrey Epstein 's sex trafficking case, joining two other judges in denying the public release of material from investigations into the late financier's decades-long sexual abuse of young women and girls.
Empower announces chief broadband officer
Empower, Delivered by Craighead Electric, announced the appointment of Adrian Flye as Chief Broadband Officer.
Brookland schools, city leaders collaborate on solutions for traffic congestion
Brookland Public Schools, along with city leaders, are working to make sure children are safe and traffic moves smoothly as the first month of the new school year continues.
Arvest Foundation awards $2.5K grant to support El Centro Hispano
“We look forward to seeing how this Arvest Foundation grant can expand the impact of El Centro’s work and help make a difference in the lives of college students in our community.”
Man accused of taking part in $200K Jonesboro bank fraud scheme
A man faces multiple felony charges after police said he and several other suspects took part in a bank fraud scheme in Jonesboro, resulting in over $200,000 in losses.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Yankees become 1st MLB team to hit 9 home runs in a game twice in one season
José Caballero hit two home runs in 86 games with the Tampa Bay Rays this season. The speedy utilityman matched that total in one night Tuesday as the New York Yankees put on quite a power show.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Aubrey Plaza describes grief over husband Jeff Baena’s death, likens it to an ‘ocean of awfulness’
The actor spoke on the podcast ''Good Hang with Amy Poehler," telling her former "Parks and Recreation" costar in her most detailed public remarks to date that it's been a daily struggle to overcome her grief.
Stil/Leven, Still/Even (Still Life Exhibition) to open at Bradbury Art Museum
The exhibition “Stil/Leven, Still/Even” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception Thursday, Aug. 21, at Bradbury Art Museum.
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival announces music lineup
Live music, barbecue, vendors and more bring visitors to downtown Jonesboro Sept 26-27
NAACP president speaks on temporary closure of E. Boone Watson Center
The Craighead County NAACP president expressed concern over the temporary closure of the E. Boone Watson Center during public comments of Tuesday's city council meeting.
Food Bank of NEA continues to raise awareness though Empty Bowls fundraiser
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be holding its sixth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser next month as it continues its efforts to raise awareness and funds to feed families across Northeast Arkansas.
A-State recognized as ‘StormReady’ campus by National Weather Service
Just as students prepare to arrive at Arkansas State University for the start of the fall semester, the Office of Emergency Management is announcing its redesignation as a StormReady campus community.
Crowley’s Ridge District’s first Scout Expo scheduled in Jonesboro
Scouts from across Northeast Arkansas will be joining forces to boost scout numbers during the Crowley's Ridge District of Scouting America’s first Scout Expo later this month.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Boston Celtics sale is done. Bill Chisholm takes over as owner of NBA’s most-decorated franchise
The sale of the Boston Celtics was finalized on Tuesday, with private equity mogul Bill Chisholm taking over control of the NBA's most-decorated franchise from a group led by Wyc Grousbeck that had owned them for more than two decades.
BAM to present ‘Echoes of Silent Migration’ and ‘Taking Up Space’
The exhibitions “Echoes of Silent Migration” and “Taking Up Space” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception on Thursday at Bradbury Art Museum.
3 weeks ago in National
Hurricane Erin forces evacuations on North Carolina’s Outer Banks, threatens dangerous rip currents
Although the storm is expected to stay offshore, evacuations were ordered on barrier islands along the Carolina coast as authorities warned the storm could churn up dangerous rip currents from Florida to the New England coast.
Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedule for Labor Day
Jonesboro sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules during Labor Day week.
