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Police: Jonesboro man rammed multiple vehicles, including officer’s, during chase and resisted arrest
Bond was set at $150,000.
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Affidavit: Jonesboro police seize 400+ grams of meth during traffic stop, passenger arrested
A routine stop for a defective brake light on Monday turned into a felony arrest.
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Craighead County burn ban lifted
The burn ban that was in effect for Craighead County was lifted Wednesday.
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Updates presented on Jonesboro sports complex
Officials provided updates on the construction of the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center during Tuesday's city council meeting.
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Craighead County Sheriff’s Office donates $5K to NEACTC as appreciation for jail bed project
The project tasked students with building heavy-duty sleeping quarters to help the jail combat overcrowding.
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Best Buy returning to Jonesboro
A company spokesperson told JRN that they could confirm that Best Buy has plans to open later this year at 2010 Caraway Road.
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Craighead County placed under winter storm watch
Craighead County has been placed under a winter storm watch effective Friday, according to the National Weather Service.
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Administration under fire at council meeting
An update on the construction progress of the Ridge Athletics Center (RAC) evolved into an attack on city leadership at the Jonesboro City Council meeting Monday night.
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Jonesboro man accused of striking victim’s face with claw of hammer
According to an affidavit, on Jan. 17, Jonesboro police officers responded to a home for a physical fight.
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Affidavit: Attempted fraudulent purchase links man to Jonesboro residential burglary investigation
District Judge David Boling found probable cause Jan. 20 to charge 19-year-old Aaron Deshaun Ishmon.
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Craighead County announces Wendy French as new county administrator
French has been serving Craighead County since early 2025 in the role of administrative coordinator.
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Monroe Crossing comes to Bluegrass Monday on Jan. 26
Monroe Crossing will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould.
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Brookland JROTC program receives donation after assisting with city event
According to Assistant Superintendent Chris Moss, the donation consisted of a $400 check.
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Dixon, McDonald, Turnbow Sisterhood endows enrichment fund at A-State
The fund will provide annual financial assistance for full-time vocal music education majors who participate in professional development experiences.
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Jonesboro community celebrates MLK Day with parade, program
Around 200 people braved the cold air Monday morning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards to be held at A-State
The 24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards will be held on the campus of Arkansas State University.
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Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on Jan. 28.
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Jonesboro students named on UCA’s Presidential Scholars, Dean’s Lists
The University of Central Arkansas has released its list of Fall 2025 Presidential Scholars and Dean's List, with Jonesboro students named on both.
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A-State Men fall at Troy
The Red Wolves fell behind early and could not recover in a 99-74 defeat
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A-State Women 16-4 after win over Southern Miss
The Red Wolves’ 16-4 start is the best in a decade and the fourth-best 20-game record in program history
