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Craighead County Sheriff’s Department warns of new scam
The Craighead County Sheriff's Department is warning residents of a new scam.
New Brookland schools superintendent aiming to boost academic ratings, community engagement
“I hope that this will become a place where people are glad to come to work, glad to come to school," he said.
Man with ‘history of fleeing and violence’ accused of spitting on officer’s face, threatening jailer during arrest in Jonesboro
A man faces several charges after Jonesboro police said he spat on an officer’s face after he was caught in a foot chase and threatened to kill a jailer during arrest.
Jonesboro fraternity holds third annual Back to School haircut event for students
Fraternity members helped Jonesboro students prepare for the new school year by offering free haircuts.
Jonesboro library to offer temporary curbside pickup
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will soon be offering temporary curbside pickup in light of recent HVAC issues.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why many Americans are rethinking alcohol, according to a new Gallup poll
Fewer Americans are reporting that they drink alcohol amid a growing belief that even moderate alcohol consumption is a health risk, according to a Gallup poll released Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in World
Zelenskyy and other European leaders to speak with Trump ahead of his Friday summit with Putin
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Wednesday arrived in Berlin for talks with the German chancellor and virtual meetings with U.S. President Donald Trump and other European leaders ahead of Friday's planned summit between Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin.
4 weeks ago in Sports
The Little League World Series has had its share of drama before even getting to Williamsport
The road to Williamsport was filled with more drama than usual for a couple Little League World Series participants this year, including a Venezuelan team that needed visa exemptions to make the trip and an American club that narrowly knocked off a defending champ.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Angels turn triple play when Shohei Ohtani lines out to Zach Neto and 2 Dodgers are caught off base
Zach Neto had never seen a triple play in person before he made it happen himself in the sixth inning of the Los Angeles Angels' 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Dodgers on Tuesday night.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
4 arrests after home reportedly owned by Brad Pitt was ransacked by burglars, police say
Four people have been arrested in connection with a burglary earlier this summer at a Los Angeles home reportedly owned by actor Brad Pitt, police said Tuesday.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift announced the album on her website shortly after a countdown timer expired at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, her legal name, was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, nonfiction or reality show for "Beyoncé Bowl," her Western-themed halftime show on Netflix's Christmas NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff by agreeing to a four-year deal
Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Mira Sorvino to star as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
Mira Sorvino is about to cross off something else on her bucket list. The Academy Award winner will make her Broadway debut this fall in "Chicago," playing the spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart from Sept. 15-Nov. 2 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Arkansas Highway Safety Office cautions public to drive sober or get pulled over
The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day holiday periods from happening again.
ARcare clinic and pharmacy coming to Brookland
A full-service medical clinic and pharmacy is coming to Brookland, as ARcare prepares to open its first location in the city.
Lighthouse Education Cooperative to host trap shooting tournament fundraiser
The Lighthouse Education Cooperative announced it will be holding its inaugural Lighthouse Clay Classic Trap Tournament to support special needs children in Northeast Arkansas.
Jonesboro city officials break ground on new airport terminal
The Jonesboro Airport Commission broke ground Tuesday on a new terminal to replace the facility lost in the 2020 tornado.
Committee advances study on combining offices of Craighead County treasurer, collector to quorum court
A Craighead County committee on Monday voted to advance to the quorum court an ordinance that would authorize a study on combining the offices of County Treasurer and Collector.
Jonesboro artist to host pet-friendly art show benefiting NEAHS
In celebration of National Dog Day, a Jonesboro-based artist will be hosting her first “Paws for a Cause” Art Show, benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS), later this month at Native Brew Works.
