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NEWS FROM THE WEEK IN JONESBORO | June 14, 2026
A look at some of the local news stories from Jonesboro Right Now over the past week.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags for Flag Day
The flag display is part of the club’s service project, which provides flags, poles and flag brackets to the community.
$100K Bond Set for Jonesboro Sex Offender Accused of Failing to Comply With Reporting Requirements
A Jonesboro sex offender is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to comply with reporting requirements.
Entergy Arkansas Says It’s Ready for Summer Storm Season
Year-round preparedness includes grid investments, vegetation management
$3.5 Billion Investment Secures First Phases of Steel River Energy Center in Mississippi County
One of the largest solar and battery storage facilities in the United States is taking a massive step forward right in Northeast Arkansas.
Jonesboro Man Arrested After Domestic Altercation Leads to Property Damage
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he attempted to break into a home, damaging it in the process, during a domestic disturbance.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire
Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock.
Jonesboro Teen Granted Wish for Hawaii Trip
It was a luau Friday afternoon as Best Manufacturing Inc. granted a wish to a Jonesboro girl to take a family trip to Hawaii.
Man Arrested After Violent Domestic Assault in Jonesboro
Jonesboro police said a man was arrested after he repeatedly punched, kicked, and threatened a former partner during a domestic assault earlier this month.
Downtown Jonesboro Roads to be Closed for Saturday Events
Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed Saturday for multiple events.
UALR Announces Spring 2026 Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists, Jonesboro Students Among Honorees
UA Little Rock announced its Spring 2026 Chancellor's and Dean's Lists, recognizing students with superior academic performance in a semester.
A-State Unveils 2026 Football Game Themes and Promos
The 2026 Red Wolves football season is anchored by the launch of this year's official department-wide theme: "Our Pack. Our Den. Our Pride."
The Human Infrastructure: How Northeast Arkansas Schools Are Educating Students Amid an Industrial Boom
With thousands of high-tech manufacturing jobs flooding into the Delta, a multi-tiered educational pipeline has mobilized to ensure that the wealth generated by this economic surge stays in the pockets of local families.
Jonesboro Masonic Lodge to Host 37th Annual Pancake Breakfast Benefiting CityYouth Ministries
Community members can enjoy a plate of pancakes this weekend, all while supporting a good cause.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries
Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Hurricanes’ top-line performers come through as Carolina moves within a win of claiming Stanley Cup
Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour spent weeks answering the same question about needing more goal-scoring pop from top-line forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
America 250 Freedom Fest Moves to Arkansas State University
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Jonesboro is preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in its history.
3 weeks ago in National
Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer
A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.
New Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Presented at Jonesboro Event
"You have Parkinson's, but Parkinson's doesn't have you."
