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City of Jonesboro Offering Cooling Stations Across Town as Temperatures Climb
As summer temperatures continue to climb, the City of Jonesboro is offering community cooling stations around town.
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Jonesboro Library Launches ‘Library to Go’ Service to Homebound Jonesboro Residents
Participants may receive up to four books per delivery, selected by library staff from a personalized request list using materials available from the library’s collections.
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University of Central Arkansas Announces Spring 2026 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List, Jonesboro Students Among Honorees
Eligibility on the Dean's List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.
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Foster Care Initiative Enrolls Craighead County Youth in Trump Account Savings Program
The program, created under the federal legislation titled "One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act", aims to bridge the financial gap many foster youth face as they transition into adulthood.
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State Officials Announce Fair Housing Outreach Event in Jonesboro
The commission’s outreach effort is designed to connect local residents with critical housing resources, enforce state and federal fair housing and lending laws, and address ongoing industry issues such as appraisal bias
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Jonesboro, Craighead County to be Under Heat Advisory Tuesday
A heat advisory will be in effect for much of Northeast Arkansas, including Craighead County, on Tuesday.
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Jonesboro Police Department Releases More Details About K9 Attack on Officer
The Jonesboro Police Department released more information Monday after one of its officers was attacked by a K9 over the weekend.
1 week ago
Parade, Community Fair Participants Still Being Accepted for Juneteenth in Jonesboro Celebration
Participants for the Juneteenth Parade and Community Fair are still being accepted, event organizers said.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Police Officer Attacked by K9 Officer
Jonesboro police officer was attacked early Sunday by a K9 officer during an article search in a Jonesboro West End neighborhood.
2 weeks ago
A-State Football to Celebrate Trio of Historic Anniversaries During 2026 Season
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced it will celebrate three anniversaries associated with its football program’s rich history at a pair of home games during the Red Wolves’ 2026 season.
2 weeks ago
Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Mississippi River Symposium This Fall
“We hope anyone interested in the history of the region and in the Mississippi River will make plans to attend."
2 weeks ago
Teenager Organizes Flag Day 5K to Benefit Local Disabled Veterans
The Bay Veterans Memorial will be covered in red, white, and blue later this month as the community gathers for the Flag Day 5K. Local teenager Aden Graham spearheaded the event to provide the community with a local way to support the DAV.
2 weeks ago
Suspects Fleeing with Children in Their Vehicles Face Serious Consequences, ASP Says
Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar is calling on parents and caregivers to think first of the safety of the children in their care and pull over.
2 weeks ago
Westside Warms Up, Returns to Top Spot in Shooting Sports Final
It was very similar to the way things started two years ago, when Westside started cold but was a roaring furnace by the final in winning a state championship.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Road Blocked Due to Traffic Accident
A Jonesboro road is blocked due to an accident, per Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.
2 weeks ago
Another Location Being Considered for Second Jonesboro Police Station
City and police leadership are looking into a third contender for a building that would eventually serve as a second police station for the Jonesboro Police Department.
2 weeks ago
A Strained Balancing Act: Inside Craighead County’s Modern Opioid Crisis
Addressing the crisis requires a balancing act between law enforcement, the judicial system, and a healthcare sector that is rewriting its relationship with pain management.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Mayor and Police Chief Provide Additional Details on Employment Bonus
The Jonesboro Police Department is offering bonuses to incoming police officers in an effort to combat staffing shortages.
2 weeks ago
‘Disasters — Remembering, Reclaiming, Rebuilding’ Theme of 2027 Delta Symposium at A-State
The Department of English, Philosophy, and World Languages at Arkansas State University is accepting papers and presentations for the 32nd annual Delta Symposium.
2 weeks ago
Arkansas State Police Emphasizes Child Safety During Internet Safety Month
Historically, the largest increases in online enticement cases occur during the summer months and the beginning of the school year, making this period especially critical for awareness and prevention.
