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4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Posing as Armed and Stealing Xbox from Home
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said doorbell camera footage linked him to a masked break-in attempt and the theft of a video game console.
4 weeks ago
Nettleton Schools Dismisses Junior, High School Students Due to Power Outage
Parents are encouraged to make arrangements to pick up their children as soon as possible. The district later added that bus routes will be ran to take students home.
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NEA Humane Society Saddling Up for Inaugural ‘Ride, Race, Rescue’ Barrel Bash
The event will feature two days of high-speed barrel racing, with Saturday's race boasting $5,000 in added money.
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Jonesboro Couple to Bring Story of Community and Charity on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
A Jonesboro couple will test their luck on a 40-foot pegboard in front of a national television audience next week, bringing a deeply personal story of community and charity to a popular game show.
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NEA Baptist Names New CEO as Former Moves to Lead Memphis Flagship Hospital
Officials say the shifts are part of a broader administrative reorganization across the Baptist Memorial health system.
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ASU-Newport Medication Assistant Program Earns 100% Certification Exam Pass Rate
The overall pass rate includes both students taking the certification examination for the first time and those retaking the examination.
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Parolee Facing Drug and Child Endangerment Charges After Jonesboro Welfare Check
A Jonesboro man on parole is facing felony drug and child endangerment charges after police said they found meth in his pocket and drug paraphernalia scattered throughout the home during a welfare check.
4 weeks ago
AGFC Approves Duck Hunt Draw System on St. Francis Sunken Lands
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Thursday morning approved a permit draw system for duck hunting within the St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area near Trumann.
4 weeks ago
Multiple Lanes on Highland Drive Closed Due to Wreck
Multiple lanes on Highland Drive have been closed due to a traffic accident.
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Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit Offering Free Screenings in Jonesboro in September
The Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit has unveiled its late summer and early fall screening schedule, and it will be making a stop in Jonesboro.
4 weeks ago
Brookland Woman Arrested on Fourth DWI Following Traffic Stop
A Brookland woman was arrested on a fourth driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge when police said she was caught with open containers of alcohol in her SUV after drifting out of her lane.
4 weeks ago
Ronnie Shaver Retires After 24 Years of Service to City of Jonesboro
As director, Shaver was responsible for overseeing the upkeep, maintenance, functionality of more than 50 city properties, including the Municipal Center.
4 weeks ago
THE EXPERT | Tips to Find the Right Lawyer
Finding a trustworthy lawyer is no small task, especially for people who have never had to do so in the past. Rees Law Firm offers these tips for people on the lookout.
4 weeks ago
Northbound Traffic on I-555 in Jonesboro Closed Due to Accident
A traffic accident has led to parts of Interstate 555 in Jonesboro being closed.
4 weeks ago
Suspect in Back-to-Back Jonesboro Pedestrian Crashes Faces New Charges in July Drug Case
The Bay man at the center of an investigation into two pedestrian crashes that left multiple people hurt and one dead is also facing charges in an incident that occurred in July.
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Celebrate Responsibly This Labor Day: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Drivers who choose to get behind the wheel after drinking can expect increased enforcement and will be held accountable.
4 weeks ago
Lane of Jonesboro Road Closed Due to Traffic Accident
A westbound lane on a road in Jonesboro is closed to a traffic accident.
4 weeks ago
Fall Festival Benefiting Mental Health Nonprofit Scheduled for October in Jonesboro
A fall festival and market is scheduled in Jonesboro, aiming to raise money for mental health resources in the community.
4 weeks ago
Craighead Electric Cooperative Reports Outage Affecting Over 500 Customers
The Craighead Electric Cooperative is reporting an outage affecting over 500 customers.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro City Council Approves Purchase of Second Police Station, Loan Application
The Jonesboro Police Department will officially have a second, interim location, after the city council Tuesday night approved the purchase of a building on Highland Drive.
