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4 weeks ago

Jonesboro library to offer temporary curbside pickup

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will soon be offering temporary curbside pickup in light of recent HVAC issues.

4 weeks ago

Arkansas Highway Safety Office cautions public to drive sober or get pulled over

The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day holiday periods from happening again.

4 weeks ago

ARcare clinic and pharmacy coming to Brookland

A full-service medical clinic and pharmacy is coming to Brookland, as ARcare prepares to open its first location in the city.

4 weeks ago

Lighthouse Education Cooperative to host trap shooting tournament fundraiser

The Lighthouse Education Cooperative announced it will be holding its inaugural Lighthouse Clay Classic Trap Tournament to support special needs children in Northeast Arkansas.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro city officials break ground on new airport terminal

The Jonesboro Airport Commission broke ground Tuesday on a new terminal to replace the facility lost in the 2020 tornado.

4 weeks ago

Committee advances study on combining offices of Craighead County treasurer, collector to quorum court

A Craighead County committee on Monday voted to advance to the quorum court an ordinance that would authorize a study on combining the offices of County Treasurer and Collector.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro artist to host pet-friendly art show benefiting NEAHS

 In celebration of National Dog Day, a Jonesboro-based artist will be hosting her first “Paws for a Cause” Art Show, benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS), later this month at Native Brew Works.

4 weeks ago

KASU and JET Trolley Day happening on campus Aug. 18

KASU will host “Trolley Day with KASU and Jonesboro Economical Transportation” during A-State Welcome Week.  

4 weeks ago

‘Lord, you’re in all of these schools’: Jonesboro community prays over upcoming school year

Praise and singing filled the halls of Fullness of Joy Ministries Monday night as community members gathered to pray over the starting school year.

4 weeks ago

Affidavit: Pair arrested in Jonesboro accused of posing as Homeland Security agents with tactical gear, loaded gun

Two people face multiple felony charges after court documents said they posed as Homeland Security agents during a robbery in Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago

Deputies: Caraway man used ‘red hot’ knife to burn tattoo off victim’s wrist

A previously-convicted Caraway man is facing a felony charge after deputies said he heated a knife with a lighter and used it to burn and scrape a tattoo off a victim’s wrist during a fight.

4 weeks ago

Study smarter, not harder: Study tips any student can employ

Learning effective study skills early on is a key to academic success.

4 weeks ago

JPD offers tips for safe driving as school starts

With school about to start in Craighead County, JPD offered some tips for safe driving.

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