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3 weeks ago
Native Brew Works to host 4th annual Friendsgiving benefitting Food Bank of NEA
Native Brew Works' fourth annual Friendsgiving benefitting the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is set for November.
4 weeks ago
Part of Main Street to be temporarily closed for Homecoming event
A part of Main Street will be temporarily closed Friday, Oct. 24, for Meet Me on Main: Homecoming Edition.
4 weeks ago
Boo in the Boro canceled, MYAC joining JPD’s Trunk or Treat event
The Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council announced this week that its annual "Boo in the Boro" event is canceled, with the MYAC now working with the Jonesboro Police Department in its Trunk or Treat Block Party.
4 weeks ago
DHS warning of possible delay, disruption in SNAP benefits if shutdown continues
Arkansans enrolled in SNAP should prepare for a possible delay or disruption in their November benefits if the federal government shutdown continues, the Arkansas Department of Human Services said.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro man facing multiple charges following apartment complex shooting
A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police linked him to a shooting earlier this month that court documents say escalated from an attempt to intimidate a witness.
4 weeks ago
New development coming to downtown Jonesboro
A new outdoor recreation space is coming to downtown Jonesboro, developers Ted and Amanda Herget with Math Investments announced Thursday.
4 weeks ago
A-State men’s basketball announces upcoming Thanksgiving Clinic
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced details for the Thanksgiving Clinic on Thursday, with the event set to take place on Nov. 25 inside First National Bank Arena.
4 weeks ago
KASU to launch art exhibit on Civil Rights Trail sites, host art talk
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is presenting “We Shall Overcome,” a photo exhibit honoring the history of Civil Rights Trail sites through the lens of renowned photographer Art Meripol.
4 weeks ago
A-State unveils 2025 Homecoming Court
Arkansas State University has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court.
4 weeks ago
Proposed Nettleton Public Schools millage increase discussed at special meeting
Community members and school officials met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools.
4 weeks ago
$500K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of raping own children multiple times
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped his own children on multiple occasions.
4 weeks ago
Fourth arrest made in connection to downtown Jonesboro fight
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a fight in downtown Jonesboro earlier this month.
4 weeks ago
Lit’l Bita Christmas scheduled for second weekend in November
Get ready for some holiday shopping at the 39th annual Lit'l Bita Christmas, hosted by the Arkansas State University Red Wolves Foundation, and scheduled for the second weekend in November.
4 weeks ago
A-State head volleyball coach Brian Gerwig receives contract extension
A-State's head volleyball coach will have his contract extended to July 2029, A-State Athletics announced Wednesday.
4 weeks ago
A-State women’s basketball to host charity exhibition against Henderson State
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced that its women’s basketball team will host a charity exhibition game against Henderson State at the end of the month.
4 weeks ago
Task force recommends Washington Avenue location for E-911 Center
Members of the Capital Bond Task Force unanimously decided their pick for the location of the new E-911/Real Time Crime Center
4 weeks ago
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum seeks writer-in-residence
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott is announcing its 2026 writer-in-residence position.
4 weeks ago
A-State football game at Troy elevated to ESPNU
The Arkansas State football team's contest at Troy on Nov. 1 has been selected for a nationally televised broadcast on ESPNU, with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Christmas Parade to return to Main Street
The 78th Annual Jonesboro Christmas Parade will be returning to Main Street this year with the theme “Sweet Treats on Main Street.”
4 weeks ago
NHS EAST invites all U.S. service members to annual Veterans Day Program and Luncheon
The Nettleton High School (NHS) EAST Program continues to honor U.S. military service members as it invites them to the “Unified by Service” Veterans Day Program and Luncheon next month.
