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Openings Available for Arkansas Early Learning Locations in Jonesboro
AEL provides no-cost Head Start and Early Head Start services to pregnant women and children from birth to age five.
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City of Jonesboro Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules to be Adjusted for Independence Day Holiday
Sanitation pickup schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules next week due to the Independence Day holiday.
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Southern Airways in Jonesboro Changes Route Patterns to Nashville; EAS Contract Renewed
The route adjustment arrives alongside a newly finalized two-year renewal of Southern's Essential Air Service contract for the Jonesboro market.
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ASP Seizes 190 Pounds of Marijuana During I-40 Traffic Stop, Suspect Taken to Craighead County Juvenile Detention Center
During a search of the vehicle, Troopers discovered the marijuana in the bed of the truck.
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America 250 Staycation at Jonesboro Public Library
These free events are open to the public and celebrate American history through hands-on crafts, STEM activities, and interactive performances for all ages.
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A-State Announces Students Graduating at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony
The list includes graduates from 45 states, and 19 other countries.
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Craighead County Quorum Court Approves Agreement to Partner with Monette for Second Traffic Light Installation
The project is to install Monette's second traffic light, located at the intersection of Arkansas State Highway 18 and Arkansas State Highway 139.
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Record-Breaking Attendance at 5th Annual West End Garden Tour Supports Community Programs
The self-guided tour welcomed garden enthusiasts, families, neighbors, and visitors from across the region who spent the afternoon enjoying some of the city's most beautiful outdoor spaces.
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$3.1M State Water Grant Could Benefit West and Northwest Jonesboro
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture has been awarded a $3,175,000 federal grant to reduce nonpoint source pollution across the state, with several funded projects directly targeting watersheds that affect Northeast Arkansas.
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Jonesboro Mother Arrested After Abandoned Child Tests Positive for Drugs
A Jonesboro woman faces a felony charge after police said her five-year-old child was abandoned in an apartment, and the child later tested positive for multiple types of drugs.
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Lanes of Interstate in Jonesboro Blocked Due to Accident
The northbound lanes of an interstate in Jonesboro are shut down due to an accident.
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Cache of Cocaine and Crack Found After Multi-Month Investigation; Jonesboro Man Arrested
The arrest stems from an investigation that began in April, when the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that Robert Sanders was involved in the selling of crack cocaine and meth in Jonesboro.
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Jonesboro Man Dies After Vehicle Accelerates into Firestone Building
Police spoke with the man's wife, who was also in the vehicle. She said they were leaving the parking lot when her husband attempted to brake, but the vehicle accelerated into the building.
1 week ago
Jonesboro Pets of the Week: Snowflake & Cindy Lou Who
Whether you are looking for a loyal walking partner or a chatty companion to brighten up your home, community shelters are filled with wonderful animals waiting for a chance.
2 weeks ago
Westside Elementary Receives Grant for Inclusive Playground Updates
Westside Elementary recently received a grant from an autism nonprofit, allowing it to revamp its playground to be more inclusive.
2 weeks ago
10-Year-Old Jonesboro Girl’s Car Show Raises Over $1,300 for Unhoused Youth
Multiple people came together in Jonesboro to support a 10-year-old girl’s mission to provide stability and opportunity for children without a permanent home.
2 weeks ago
Riceland Dryer Closures Will Have Limited Impact on Craighead County Rice Farmers
Local farmers say temporary closure of Riceland's Tuckerman dryer is unlikely to affect their operations
2 weeks ago
St. Bernards Brings Innovative Targeted Cancer Therapy to Northeast Arkansas
St. Bernards Healthcare has successfully administered an innovative targeted cancer therapy to its first patient this week.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Woman Held on $150K Bond, Faces Life in Prison for Breaking Into Home, Stealing Firearm
A convicted Jonesboro felon is behind bars again, this time on a $150,000 cash/surety bond, after police said she entered a home and stole a handgun.
2 weeks ago
Former NASA Astronaut Speaks in Jonesboro
A former NASA astronaut was in Jonesboro Thursday evening, to speak about her experiences and answer questions from the audience.
