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1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

A-State Announces Students Graduating at Spring 2026 Commencement Ceremony

The list includes graduates from 45 states, and 19 other countries.

1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

$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.

1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

Lanes of Interstate in Jonesboro Blocked Due to Accident

The northbound lanes of an interstate in Jonesboro are shut down due to an accident.

1 week ago

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.

1 week ago

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.

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