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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."
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.
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.
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
Apparent FedEx delivery van catches fire after colliding with another vehicle
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.
1 week ago in National
Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges
The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.
1 week ago in World
2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000
Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie
Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums
As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.
1 week ago in Sports
South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea
South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.
1 week ago in Sports
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery
Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.
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.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic
To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.
1 week ago in Sports
As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun
While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi
The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade 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.
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.
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.
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.
