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4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Police Department Accepting Donations for Trunk or Treat

The Jonesboro Police Department is accepting donations for its upcoming Trunk or Treat in downtown Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago

AAF NEA Announces the Diaper Storehouse in Jonesboro as 2026 ADvocacy Recipient

Over the next few months, AAF NEA will work with The Diaper Storehouse on creative projects supporting its mission and continued growth.

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Jonesboro’s TRIPPP Becomes First Artist Signed to HARDY’s Mockingbird Records

Nearly a decade after three Jonesboro brothers began chasing a music dream, JD, Chaz and Treyson Stafford are entering a new chapter with one of country music's biggest stars in their corner

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Nominations Being Sought for A-State’s Ninth Annual Living Legends Awards

Preparations are underway for the ninth annual Living Legends Awards, which will be held during the Black History Month celebrations early next year.  

4 weeks ago

Family Crisis Center in Jonesboro Awarded $29,400 Strategic Impact Grant

The grant will fund FCC’s Strategic Planning and Organizational Readiness Initiative.

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City of Jonesboro to Break Ground on Caraway Road Expansion

The approximately $5.5 million project will expand Caraway Road to 5 lanes from I-555 to Latourette Drive and then transition to three lanes to Glenn Place.

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Nettleton Students Speak with International Space Station Astronaut through Amateur Radio

"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where everyone gets to talk to an astronaut live, and on top of that, we weren't just communicating with Ham radio, we got to see them," said Haley Bagwell, EAST facilitator at UHSMA.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Employee Accused of Stealing Over $10K in Jewelry from Workplace, Pawning Items

Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she stole over $10,000 in jewelry from her workplace and sold several items to area pawn shops.

4 weeks ago

Northbound Lanes of U.S. 63/63B Blocked Due to Accident

The northbound lanes at an intersection are blocked due to an accident, according to Jonesboro E911 dispatch.

4 weeks ago

Panda Express Coming to Paragould

Haag Brown announces new restaurant for former Starbucks location along West Kingshighway

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Trumann Man Accused of Breaking into Jonesboro Home and Assaulting Woman

A Trumann man is behind bars after police said he broke into a Jonesboro home, assaulted a woman, and returned days later to attempt to force his way inside again.

4 weeks ago

SHARP PHO Names Katie Prescott as Next CEO

Prescott has served as General Counsel for SHARP (St. Bernards Healthcare Associated Regional Providers) since April 2021, drafting and reviewing all legal documents, counseling on legal compliance and providing strategic advisement.

4 weeks ago

Dr. William McLean Appointed Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor at A-State

Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Calvin White Jr. has announced the permanent appointment of Dr. William McLean as provost and executive vice chancellor.

4 weeks ago

Part of Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro to Close Monday

A temporary road closure will be in effect on Main Street in downtown Jonesboro Monday night.

4 weeks ago

‘Turning Hope into Real Change’: NEA Community Walks to End Alzheimer’s

Families, friends, and local businesses hit the pavement Saturday to raise funds and awareness at Northeast Arkansas's annual Walk to End Alzheimer's.

4 weeks ago

Jackson Joins NYITCOM at A-State Clinical Medicine Faculty

Becomes first alumnus to serve as full-time faculty member

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The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas Announces Housing Development for Adults with Disabilities

The Village of TLC will feature 20 accessible apartments designed to provide residents with the opportunity to live as independently as possible while remaining connected to the services and support they need.

4 weeks ago

Beignets & Brew Opens First Jonesboro Location

The new Sweet Spot marks the brand’s second Arkansas location and the first Beignets & Brew for franchisees Cody & Kristen McPherson.

4 weeks ago

Martinez-Jaramillo Secures Runner-Up Finish as A-State Posts Strong Performance at CBU Invitational

Carlo Martinez-Jaramillo and Erika Krueger recorded top-five finishes and seven Red Wolves secured personal bests as Arkansas State cross country competed at the CBU Invitational on Saturday morning at the Shelby Farms Cross Country Course.

4 weeks ago

Study Ranks Arkansas 8th in the U.S. for Rising Mortgage Interest Rates

A new study shows mortgage interest rates are up for Arkansas substantially compared to most of the nation.

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23 hours ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy

Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

2 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy

As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.

2 days ago in News, Sports

Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field

Blazer fans earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale