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Portion of Main Street to be Closed for ‘Paint the Town Red’ Block Party

Drivers traveling through downtown Jonesboro this Friday should prepare for detours, as part of Main Street will be closed for the upcoming "Paint the Town Red" block party.

1 week ago

Nettleton Public Schools Celebrates Grand Opening of New Gymnasium

Leaders of the community and Nettleton Public School system gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the district's new Fox Meadow Gymnasium with a ribbon-cutting.

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Paragould Man Accused of Threatening Family with Rifle, Held on $150K Bond

A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he pointed a loaded rifle at three family members and threatened to kill someone during a domestic disturbance.

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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Hear About Impact of Master Gardeners

Guest speaker Dale Clark, a local Master Gardener, highlighted various projects the organization takes on to beautify and support the region.

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Former Valley View Superintendent Bryan Russell Dies in Lake Norfork Drowning

Family, friends and Valley View community mourn longtime educator

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Body of Adult Who Tried to Help Child at Crowley’s Ridge State Park Recovered

A multi-agency search for a missing swimmer at Crowley's Ridge State Park ended Tuesday afternoon when authorities recovered the body of an adult who disappeared after helping a struggling child to safety.

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‘Treasure Hunt’ Mobile Office Coming to Jonesboro to Return $220K in Unclaimed Property

The mobile office will be set up at the Jonesboro Municipal Center Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service is free.

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Jonesboro D.A.R.E to Host Second Annual Golf Scramble in Late September

"The money that we do raise from this golf scramble, we will put it back into investing in our kids that we see throughout the year," said D.A.R.E. officer Lynae Prater.

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Portion of Craighead County Road to Close for Road Work

A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.

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American Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled in Jonesboro During September

The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage.

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UPDATE | Road in Jonesboro Reduced to Two Lanes Following Traffic Accident

A road in Jonesboro has had its lanes reduced due to a wreck.

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Craighead County Announces Continued Partnership with City of Jonesboro through Homeland Security Grant Program Funding

These grant funds help provide specialized equipment and training for Weapons of Mass Destruction response teams.

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Stage, Too Venue in Jonesboro Announces September Show Lineup

The Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too venue has announced several free events and shows scheduled throughout September.

1 week ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Beth and Gruber

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

1 week ago

COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett Counties

The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and surrounding counties raised almost $707,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.

1 week ago

Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers

As scorching summer days continue across Arkansas, anglers and boaters alike are taking to the water after dark to beat the heat. AGFC offers tips on staying safe in the darkness.

2 weeks ago

Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate, Held on $1M Bond

A fatal weekend shooting in Paragould has left one man dead and his roommate facing a first-degree murder charge.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Library to Be Closed on Labor Day

The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

2 weeks ago

St. Bernards Now Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage

Interventional Neurologist Dr. Bhagee Mulpur Joins St. Bernards’ Neurointerventional Team

2 weeks ago

From Nettleton to Nashville: Jim “Moose” Brown Headed to Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame

Jonesboro-area native has played on more than 40 No. 1 country singles, won a Grammy and toured with Bob Seger and Vince Gill

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It was a mixture of Major League Baseball history and local community support Monday night as 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein and author/entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein visited Jonesboro.

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Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

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