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2 weeks ago
Jonesboro fraternity holds second annual community award, scholarship banquet
A Jonesboro fraternity celebrated not only the success of local students on Saturday, but also highlighted those who make a difference in the community.
2 weeks ago
Juveniles identified in rash of break-ins
Jonesboro Police take multiple juveniles into custody after break-ins last weekend
3 weeks ago
Caraway sex offender accused of failing to comply with reporting requirements
A Caraway man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after court documents said he violated reporting requirements regarding his location and which vehicle he was driving.
3 weeks ago
A-State’s Shooting Sports Club takes awards in trapshooting championship
Arkansas State University’s Shooting Sports Club recently won several awards in the AIM Grand National Trapshooting Championships, held at the World Shooting and Recreational Complex in Sparta, IL.
3 weeks ago
Cerebrovascular neurosurgeon brings new surgical options to St. Bernards
St. Bernards Healthcare announced the arrival of cerebrovascular neurosurgeon Nicolas “Nick” Khattar, M.D., who joins the growing team of expert neurosurgeons practicing at St. Bernards Medical Center.
3 weeks ago
Wish grants 5-year-old a camper for family camping trips
Make-A-Wish Mid-South on Friday granted the wish of 5-year-old Grayson Collins: having a camper so he and his family can go camping together.
3 weeks ago
Westside Consolidated School District announces approval of new building
A new construction project on the campus of the Westside Consolidated School District was unanimously approved earlier this week, the district announced Friday.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro man accused of failing to comply with sex offender reporting requirements given $100K bond
A Level 3 Jonesboro sex offender is facing a failure to comply charge after court documents said he failed to verify information regarding his location within the deadline.
3 weeks ago
A-State’s Jo Ann Nalley recognized with Lifetime Achievement Award
In recognition of both her career and her vision for young children’s education, Jo Ann Nalley received a Lifetime Achievement Award during the annual Fall Faculty Conference at Arkansas State University.
3 weeks ago
Lake City Fire Department launches new Junior Firefighter Program
The Lake City Fire Department announced its very first Junior Firefighter Program, which will open to area high school students.
3 weeks ago
Multiple departments respond to Thursday afternoon fire in Brookland
Multiple departments responded to a structure fire Thursday afternoon in Brookland.
3 weeks ago
Downtown Jonesboro road to be closed next Friday
A downtown Jonesboro road will be closed next Friday for the annual Paint the Town Red festivities.
3 weeks ago
Harrisburg man pleads guilty to attempted capital murder
A Poinsett County man has been sentenced to ten years in prison after pleading guilty to attempted capital murder.
3 weeks ago
Festivities planned for annual Paint the Town Red Week in Jonesboro
The annual Paint the Town Red Week, hosted by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce, is scheduled for next week.
3 weeks ago
Forbes names St. Bernards to ‘America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025’ list
St. Bernards Healthcare announced its selection to Forbes’ “America’s Best-In-State Employers 2025” list released on Thursday, joining a group of 25 employers in Arkansas.
3 weeks ago
A-State promotes Yu to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation and strategy
Dr. Fen Yu has been promoted to vice chancellor for institutional effectiveness, innovation, and strategy at Arkansas State University.
3 weeks ago
St. Bernards’ annual Butterfly Release to celebrate and remember loved ones
With the symbolic release of hundreds of live butterflies, the 18th annual Butterfly Release continues to celebrate and honor the memories of loved ones impacted by hospice.
3 weeks ago
Affidavit: Investigation into Jonesboro massage parlors uncovers prostitution
Court documents said an investigation into two Jonesboro massage parlors uncovered an operation where sexual services were routinely sold, and the cash proceeds were laundered through casino machines in two states.
3 weeks ago
$200K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of beating victim, threatening to kill them
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he beat a person in their own home, held them at knife point, and threatened to kill them.
3 weeks ago
Cail and Whitlock earn preseason All-Sun Belt honors; Red Wolves place second in SBC preseason poll
The Sun Belt Conference announced the 2025 volleyball preseason awards and coaches poll on Wednesday, including two Red Wolves and a second-place selection in the West Division.
