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3 days ago

NEA CAC Raises Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Craighead County and Beyond

Throughout April, the Northeast Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center will lead awareness efforts, educational outreach, and community engagement initiatives to keep children safe.

4 days ago

A-State Dominates on the Mound in 2-1 Win over James Madison

Red Wolves take weekend series with James Madison

5 days ago

Leachville man dies following March 13 accident

Tony Leo Hawkins died March 24 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis

5 days ago

Jonesboro Woman Wins $5,000 Shopping Spree

Linda Pendergrass of Jonesboro was announced as the winner

5 days ago

A-State Hits Five Home Runs to win 11-9 Win over James Madison

Arkansas State scored all 11 runs off homers

6 days ago

Police: Jonesboro Man Used Helmet to Attack Neighbor Before Passing Out in Her Apartment

Court documents state that a Jonesboro man assaulted his neighbor with a motorcycle helmet, trapped her in her home, and then passed out while looking for property he claimed his neighbor had taken.

6 days ago

Red Wolves Advance to WNIT Great Eight

Arkansas State tied a program record and set a WNIT record 20 threes made.

6 days ago

City of Jonesboro Seeking to Improve Pedestrian Safety Downtown

Following a fatal pedestrian accident in downtown Jonesboro, plans to improve pedestrian safety are under review by city leadership.

6 days ago

Jonesboro Man Faces Life in Prison Following Drug Bust, Bonds Total $1.5M

19-year-old Namarion Jerome Rodgers is behind bars on two bonds totaling $1.5 million after agents found drugs and prescription pills at his home.

6 days ago

Retiring Faculty Members Recognized at 2026 Honors Convocation

This year, 11 retiring faculty members were honored.

6 days ago

Whataburger to open in Jonesboro in April

The first guest in each drive-thru lane and in line for the dining room will receive a gift basket from Whataburger.

6 days ago

A-State to Host Arkansas State Supreme Court in Appeals on Wheels Visit

“This program brings the court to universities and high schools across the state to hold oral arguments in real cases,” said Dr. Stacy Dewald, assistant professor of criminology. 

6 days ago

Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2026 Concert Series

The library will host four live performances throughout the year, offering free entertainment for the community.

6 days ago

Faculty Awards Presented during Convocation of Scholars Program at A-State

The seven recipients of the 2025-26 Faculty Excellence Awards were announced during the annual Faculty Honors Convocation.

7 days ago

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Urges Public to Stay Alert as Wildfire Risk Increases

The entire state has been designated at a high wildfire risk through March 29, and more than half of all counties are currently under burn bans.

7 days ago

Brookland man killed in Izard County tanker crash involving Jonesboro company

Fatal Highway 58 crash involving a Star Transportation fuel tanker prompts cleanup operations days later.

7 days ago

Billion Pill Pledge Initiative Brings Opioid Settlement Dollars to Craighead County

"The Billion Pill Pledge is not about restricting prescriptions. It is a pilot program aimed at providing more effective, safer options." – Kirk Lane, director of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership

7 days ago

Jonesboro Elks To Host Shrimp Boil Benefitting Domestic Violence Programs

Plates of shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage will be served.

7 days ago

Brookland Odyssey of the Mind teams seek community support for 2026 World Finals

Following years of consistent success on the international stage, all seven of the school district’s OM teams have once again advanced through state competitions and are charting a course for the World Finals in late-May.

7 days ago

Arkansas Sees 16-Year High in Boating Fatalities, 5-Year High in Accidents

Increases in boating accidents by duck hunters, as well as hazardous conditions last spring on many streams and rivers from flooding, were contributors to the peaks in accidents and fatalities last year.

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