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ASU System Board of Trustees approves projects on A-State campus

The ASU System Board of Trustees approved several resolutions for capital projects on the Arkansas State University campus Thursday.

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Here2Hired connects Northeast Arkansas high school seniors to career opportunities

Jonesboro Unlimited will present Here2Hired today, bringing together hundreds of local high school seniors and regional employers for a day focused on career connections and job opportunities. 

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Backyard decoration ideas on a budget

Renovating an outdoor living space is achievable in a budget-friendly way with some creativity and know-how.

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Second annual Story of Hope Brunch benefiting Hope Found of NEA scheduled in Jonesboro

The Jonesboro community is invited to have brunch for a good cause in April at the 2nd Annual Story of Hope Brunch.

6 days ago

Committee unanimously forwards public transportation resolutions to Jonesboro city council

The Jonesboro city council is set to consider several resolutions regarding its public transit service, GOJO, after the Finance and Administration Council Committee unanimously approved them Tuesday.

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Resolution to lease space for E911 administrative staff forwarded to full Jonesboro city council

A resolution to lease space in downtown Jonesboro to house E911 administrative staff was unanimously forwarded to the full city council.

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NEA Divine Intervention to host 3rd Annual Kickball Tournament

NEA Divine Intervention is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping those dealing with substance abuse or mental health issues.

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Plan Jonesboro public input meetings scheduled for March

Community members wanting to give input on the future of the City of Jonesboro can do so at the two Plan Jonesboro meetings scheduled for March.

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Arkansas Secretary of State runoff election set for late-March

Early voting for the Arkansas Secretary of State runoff is set to begin soon.

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Arkansas Court of Appeals: Jonesboro police officer immune beyond $50K in 2017 crash lawsuit

The lawsuit had sought more than $10 million in damages

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Arkansas Roots Music Festival happening in April in Dyess

The 11th Arkansas Roots Music Festival is set for April and will honor the musical roots of Sister Rosetta Tharpe.

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Education events planned in March at the Jonesboro library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several education events planned in March.

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Jonesboro gaming lounge to host fundraiser for Zachary’s Sensory Gym

Finding an environment where special needs children can play without feeling overwhelmed can sometimes be a challenge.

7 days ago

A-State surge in ninth leads to win over Little Rock

A-State erupted with nine runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure the win Tuesday afternoon

7 days ago

Committee forwards resolution regarding former Citizens Bank land to full council

A resolution was put before the Finance and Administration Council Committee to resolve a lien involving property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.

1 week ago

A-State establishes ALLIANCE Lab for dyslexia research and literacy innovation 

The lab, led by Arianne Pait, director of clinical services in communication disorders, represents the evolution of a two-decade commitment to serving struggling readers in Northeast Arkansas.

1 week ago

Jonesboro library wins two awards for “Your Library, Your Story” campaign 

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library received both a Silver ADDY Award and a Judges' Choice Award during the American Advertising Awards.

1 week ago

The B-12 Store opens inside Soul Shine Studios in Jonesboro

A new chapter in local wellness begins as The B-12 Store officially opens its doors inside Soul Shine Studios on Monday, March 16.

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Buyers of former Lazzari’s property confirmed, building to be demolished this month

The building that served the community for three decades is scheduled for demolition as early as this month.

1 week ago

Jonesboro Unlimited recognized with 4 2026 American Advertising Awards

Jonesboro Unlimited (JU) was recognized with four top honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards Gala for their Always Jonesboro initiative’s talent attraction campaign video.

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Brandon Shrader named general manager of The Ridge Athletics Center

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Previous Arkansas public service and parks leader to helm Jonesboro’s new 203,000-square-foot facility for sports, events, and aquatics

1 day ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

1 day ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.