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Plan Jonesboro public input meetings scheduled for March
Community members wanting to give input on the future of the City of Jonesboro can do so at the two Plan Jonesboro meetings scheduled for March.
Arkansas Secretary of State runoff election set for late-March
Early voting for the Arkansas Secretary of State runoff is set to begin soon.
Arkansas Court of Appeals: Jonesboro police officer immune beyond $50K in 2017 crash lawsuit
The lawsuit had sought more than $10 million in damages
Arkansas Roots Music Festival happening in April in Dyess
The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival is set for April and will honor the musical roots of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.
Education events planned in March at the Jonesboro library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several education events planned in March.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history
Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance
Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.
3 weeks ago in Sports
MLB report settles World Series Game 7 plate drama: IKF was out by feet, not inches
It was the most debated play of the year in Major League Baseball, perhaps the most dissected and discussed sequence in World Series history. Should Isiah Kiner-Falefa have taken a bigger lead? Why did the third base coach draw a line in the dirt right there? What if IKF sprinted to the plate instead of sliding?
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
3 weeks ago in National
2 killed and homes damaged after tornadoes tear through Illinois and Indiana, more storms moving in
Major storms whipped up tornadoes in parts of Illinois and Indiana that leveled homes, killing at least two people and injuring others, and another round of rain, hail and strong winds made its way through the region Wednesday, authorities said.
Jonesboro gaming lounge to host fundraiser for Zachary’s Sensory Gym
Finding an environment where special needs children can play without feeling overwhelmed can sometimes be a challenge.
A-State surge in ninth leads to win over Little Rock
A-State erupted with nine runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure the win Tuesday afternoon
Committee forwards resolution regarding former Citizens Bank land to full council
A resolution was put before the Finance and Administration Council Committee to resolve a lien involving property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.
A-State establishes ALLIANCE Lab for dyslexia research and literacy innovation
The lab, led by Arianne Pait, director of clinical services in communication disorders, represents the evolution of a two-decade commitment to serving struggling readers in Northeast Arkansas.
Jonesboro library wins two awards for “Your Library, Your Story” campaign
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library received both a Silver ADDY Award and a Judges' Choice Award during the American Advertising Awards.
The B-12 Store opens inside Soul Shine Studios in Jonesboro
A new chapter in local wellness begins as The B-12 Store officially opens its doors inside Soul Shine Studios on Monday, March 16.
Buyers of former Lazzari’s property confirmed, building to be demolished this month
The building that served the community for three decades is scheduled for demolition as early as this month.
Jonesboro Unlimited recognized with 4 2026 American Advertising Awards
Jonesboro Unlimited (JU) was recognized with four top honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards Gala for their Always Jonesboro initiative’s talent attraction campaign video.
Porchlight Film Festival coming to downtown Jonesboro in April
"There's really nothing like experiencing a film in a theater with people," said festival director Lorenzo Balderas. "Having that intimacy of sharing and watching something, I think, is just a really cool experience."
