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Foundation of Arts to Celebrate 40th Anniversary in Downtown Jonesboro This Sunday
Celebration highlights four decades of arts education and productions, facility improvements, and a vision for the future.
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Jonesboro Secures $922K Transportation Alternatives Program Grant for New Craighead Forest Park Connection
Craighead Forest Park spans more than 700 acres and has long been a destination for a multitude of outdoor recreation, including popular walking, jogging, cycling and mountain bike amenities.
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Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Five Years in Prison for Sharing CSAM on Social Media
A Jonesboro man has been sentenced to half a decade in the Arkansas Division of Correction after pleading guilty to three felony counts of possession or use of child sexual abuse material.
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Jonesboro Christmas Parade Announces Nonprofit Status Ahead of 79th Annual Event
As part of this new chapter, funds raised through sponsorships, donations, and parade entries will now serve a dual purpose.
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Meet Lizzie Davis: Paragould’s Bachelorette for the ‘Blind Date with The Red Clay Strays’
Out of 44 hopeful candidates, a Paragould woman has been chosen to put her love life in the hands of Northeast Arkansas.
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Forward Arkansas Awards $10K Grant to Jonesboro Public Schools, Other Arkansas School Districts
Forward Arkansas announced it was distributing grants to eight school districts throughout the state, with a Jonesboro district being one of the recipients.
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A-State Survives in Five-Set Thriller at Southern Miss
Arkansas State volleyball (12-8, 8-1 SBC) posted a season-high 14 total blocks and limited Southern Miss (14-6, 5-4 SBC) to a .118 attack percentage in a hard-fought 3-2 (25-20, 25-16, 23-25, 21-25, 15-12) victory on Thursday night inside the Southern Miss Wellness Center.
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A-State Finishes in Draw with South Alabama, 1-1
Arkansas State (3-7-4, 1-5-2 SBC) ended with their second tie in a row with a 1-1 draw to South Alabama (4-7-3, 2-3-2 SBC) Thursday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.
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UAMS Center on Aging Northeast Accepting Donations for Holiday Senior Blanket, Sock Drive
The UAMS Center on Aging Northeast is once again collecting warm items for seniors this holiday season.
2 weeks ago
A-State Football Player Arrested for Domestic Battering Over Social Media Dispute
An Arkansas State University football player was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police said he assaulted a woman on campus over a social media interaction.
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New Rice-Focused Community Event in Downtown Jonesboro Announced
Officials gathered in downtown Jonesboro on Thursday to announce Grain and Gather, a new rice-centric event that will take over downtown in November.
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Downtown Jonesboro Road to Close for Meal on Main Event
A temporary road closure will be in effect Thursday for Meal on Main, the City of Jonesboro announced.
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Jonesboro Gas Prices Drop Below $3.90 as Winter-Blend Fuel Hits the Market
Drivers are seeing continued relief at the pump this week as gas prices in Jonesboro drop noticeably, aided by the seasonal shift to winter-blend fuel.
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Red Cross: Blood Donors Needed Now, Donation Opportunities Available in Jonesboro
Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holiday rush.
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Jonesboro Church to Host First-Ever Harvest Fest on Halloween
A Jonesboro church will be hosting a festival on Halloween to engage with the community and provide a safe outing for families.
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BA Eats Closes Southwest Drive Location, Consolidates Operations to The Yard
In a statement released Wednesday, the local eatery cited rises in rent, food costs, and labor expenses as the primary factors driving the closure.
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GOJO Expands its Fleet with Buses with Improved Driver Safety, Passenger Loading Features
GOJO, the public transportation system of Jonesboro, has recently new received new ADA-compliant buses along its regular route services.
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THE EXPERT | What Does ‘Joint Custody’ Actually Mean in Arkansas?
Rees Law Firm offers this overview of what parents should know about child custody in Arkansas.
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Two Men Face Felony Charges Following Tuesday Incident Near Nettleton STEAM
Two Jonesboro men are behind bars following an investigation into a "shots heard" report Tuesday afternoon that prompted a precautionary lockdown at the Nettleton STEAM school.
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Arvest Bank Warns About Bank Impersonator Scams
Arvest Bank is warning customers about the rise of impersonator scams following the release of the Federal Trade Commission’s latest data.
