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4 weeks ago

Grain Management Completes Strategic Combination Forming Rightfiber

New company launches, creating one of the nation's largest privately held fiber broadband platforms to serve communities across 20 states

4 weeks ago

Former Suspect in 2019 Fatal House Fire Faces New Charges in Jonesboro Stalking Investigation

A man who faced now dropped capital murder charges in a 2019 fatal house fire is now facing new charges following a fire at his ex-girlfriend's Jonesboro home.

4 weeks ago

$25M Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation Opens at A-State

The new $25 million hall brings together students from Art + Design, Engineering and Computer Science to collaborate on creative, interdisciplinary projects.

4 weeks ago

Arkansas Graveler to Kick Off in Jonesboro, Take Riders Through the Delta

The Arkansas Graveler will return to Jonesboro this year, but this time, the city will be the starting point of a ride that aims to show off the Arkansas Delta to bikers.

4 weeks ago

Crews Respond to Early Morning Wreck Outside of Jonesboro

Crews responded to a highway wreck just outside of Jonesboro early Wednesday morning.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Traffic Stop Leads to Fentanyl Trafficking Charges for Two Men

Two men are behind bars after police said they discovered over 100 grams of drugs, including suspected fentanyl, hidden inside a U-Haul van during an early-morning traffic stop in Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro City Council Approves Ordinances Placing Proposed Public Safety Tax on the Ballot

The Jonesboro City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved two ordinances involving the proposed public safety tax set to appear on the November ballot.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Police Test New AI Dispatcher for Non-Emergency Calls

The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is rolling out a new, temporary addition to its E911 dispatch team this week: an artificial intelligence call taker.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Library to Adjust Hours for Staff Meeting

The library will be open for regular business hours after 10:30 a.m.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond After Allegedly Choking, Beating Pregnant Girlfriend

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he attacked his pregnant girlfriend, choking her to the point of unconsciousness.

4 weeks ago

Baptist Memorial Hospital-Paragould Receives Five Awards for Heart and Stroke Care

Get With The Guidelines is the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association’s hospital-based quality improvement program that provides hospitals with the latest research-based guidelines.

4 weeks ago

Man Accused of Breaking into and Shooting at Jonesboro Home

A West Memphis man faces multiple charges after police said he shot at a Jonesboro home and forced his way inside.

4 weeks ago

Red Wolves for St. Jude and Volunteer A-State to Host Free Alumni Brunch

Both groups invite Arkansas State alumni and their families to the Carl R. Reng Student Union from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sept. 11, for a chance to reunite with old classmates and meet new students while learning about important A-State philanthropies.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Arrested on Domestic Battery Charge After Baby Found with Severe Injuries

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he severely injured his seven-week-old baby, resulting in critical injuries including a brain bleed and broken ribs.

4 weeks ago

Fare Increases, Other Changes Coming to Jonesboro’s Public Transit Service

Several changes are coming this Tuesday to GOJO, Jonesboro's public transportation service, including fare rate increases and fare capping.

4 weeks ago

Hunt Smart: Protect Your Hearing This Hunting Season

With deer and duck hunting seasons near, Lindsay White, Au.D., CC-A of Harvest Hearing talks about something hunters don't always consider: Hearing protection.

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