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7 days ago

Sissy’s Log Cabin Promotes Cain Kelly to Manager in Jonesboro

As manager, Kelly will oversee store operations, lead and develop the Jonesboro team, and uphold the high standards of service and expertise that Sissy’s Log Cabin customers know and trust.

7 days ago

A-State Men’s Basketball Signs Tameron Ferguson to 2026-27 Roster

The NABC All-District and D2CCA All-Region selection ranked inside the top five among NSIC players in scoring and field goal percentage.

1 week ago

Youth Volunteers Serve Community at Helping Neighbors Food Pantry in Jonesboro

Volunteers worked together to prepare and organize “kid packs” and “senior packs,” which are distributed through the pantry to support individuals and families facing food insecurity.

1 week ago

Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages in April

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events for all ages scheduled in April.

1 week ago

First Responders Gather in Procession to Honor Fallen Bay Firefighter

First responders from multiple agencies traveled down Interstate 57 and into Jonesboro Wednesday afternoon for a procession honoring the life of deceased Bay volunteer firefighter Capt. Kolby Belcher.

1 week ago

$250K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Armed Burglary, Threatening to Kill Ex-Girlfriend

Police said he repeatedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and threatened to kill her.

1 week ago

Chen Earns Sun Belt Men’s Field Athlete of the Week Honors

Junior Arkansas State track and field thrower Menachem Chen was named Sun Belt Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week.

1 week ago

A-State Bowling No. 3 seed in NCAA Championship

The Red Wolves enter the tournament with a 77-34 record and finished runner-up at the Conference USA Championship

1 week ago

Man Arrested in Craighead County, Accused of Beating Pregnant Woman

Court documents show that an Earle man was arrested in Craighead County for beating a pregnant woman in his car and preventing her from escaping.

1 week ago

ASP Investigating Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting of Jonesboro Man

The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting involving the Department of Corrections K-9 team.

1 week ago

ARDOT to Celebrate Grand Opening of Northeast Arkansas Satellite Office

The new office is located at 600 S. Main Street in downtown Jonesboro and will function primarily as a design office.

1 week ago

Abilities Unlimited looking to consolidate stores, downtown Jonesboro thrift store for sale

"For sale" signs went up at Abilities Unlimited thrift store this week.

1 week ago

Valley View High School Senior Recognized at EAST Conference 2026

The three-day educational conference hosted over 3,000 attendees, including students, educators, administrators, and community leaders from across Arkansas and Oklahoma.

1 week ago

A-State Assistant Coach Jordan Fair Selected for Silver Waves Media Rising Stars Power Lunch

Fair has been selected as one of 68 attendees for the Silver Waves Media NXT Up Rising Stars Power Lunch.

1 week ago

Runoff turnout for first day of early voting in Craighead County

Early voting is underway for the Republican runoff for Secretary of State in Arkansas.

1 week ago

Red Wolves set to host Super 16 game in WNIT

The game is currently scheduled for a 1 p.m. start, although the game time is still subject to change.

1 week ago

Free workshop in Paragould to help entrepreneurs start a business in Arkansas

This informative and practical session is designed for individuals at any stage of the startup journey.

1 week ago

A-State men’s basketball lands 2 CSC Academic All-District selections

Both players were selected for the first time in their collegiate careers, and it is the first time the program has produced multiple selections in a single year.

1 week ago

Jonesboro library to host Family Literacy Night

The event will feature a story time, game, drinks, and a supper.

1 week ago

Gravel cycling race The Skirmish to return to Jonesboro this spring

"We call it a Delta Gravel Festival, because we want people to come and go to the vendors, listen to music, come downtown and eat, and see the cyclists come zipping across that line."

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