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1 week ago
Storms cause minor damage, power outages
60 miles an hour peak wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro Airport
1 week ago
Severe thunderstorm warning issued for Craighead County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has upgraded the severe thunderstorm from a watch to a warning. The warning is in effect until 9:15 a.m. and includes Craighead and Poinsett Counties.
1 week ago
NWS issued severe thunderstorm watch for Craighead County
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 2:00 p.m. Saturday afternoon.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro man sentenced to 10 years in prison for fatal DWI crash
Arturo Chacon was going the wrong way on Matthews when the accident occurred
2 weeks ago
Monette man accused of video voyeurism after admitting to recording coworker in restroom
A Monette man was arrested on a felony video voyeurism charge after police said he used his cell phone to try to record a female coworker while she was in the restroom.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro man held on $500K bond after months of stalking culminate in attempted break-in
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 bond after police said he stalked his ex-girlfriend for months before attempting to kick down her apartment door.
2 weeks ago
Arkansas State student faces felony drug, weapons charges after campus deal caught on camera
An Arkansas State University student faces up to life in prison after police allegedly found a handgun and marijuana in his campus apartment following a suspected drug deal caught on video.
2 weeks ago
Arkansas State University announces Charles Kruse Scholarship in agriculture
The scholarship was established to support students in the College of Agriculture (CoA) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and the core values of the Delta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha.
2 weeks ago
Craighead County road to close Monday for road work
The Craighead County Road Department will be closing a road on Monday.
2 weeks ago
Daylight saving time to begin Sunday
Prepare to spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight saving time starts across the country.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes
A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.
2 weeks ago
A-State falls to Georgia Southern in Sun Belt Conference Tournament third round
Arkansas State men’s basketball made multiple rally efforts against Georgia Southern, but ultimately fell short.
2 weeks ago
ASPSF Day of Giving to support Jonesboro single parent students
The Day of Giving in Jonesboro will take place at Native Brew Works.
2 weeks ago
Arkansas State University SBTDC advisors earn nationally recognized Certified Business Advisor credential
The CBA designation recognizes advanced expertise in business consulting, strategic advising, and economic development support.
2 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro looking to expand coverage of tornado sirens
As Jonesboro's population continues to grow, the city is looking to expand the coverage of its tornado sirens.
2 weeks ago
A-State men’s basketball Head Coach Ryan Pannone announced as finalist for Joe B. Hall Award
Pannone was announced as one of 16 finalists for the 2025-26 Joe B. Hall National Coach of the Year Award.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE | Victim in fatal pedestrian accident in Jonesboro identified by Arkansas State Police
Arkansas State Police have identified the victim in Wednesday's fatal pedestrian accident.
2 weeks ago
The 60-day cliff: Inside the debate over Arkansas’s postpartum Medicaid limit
Arkansas is the only state in the nation that terminates postpartum Medicaid 60 days after delivery.
2 weeks ago
HPMEC honors history of quilts and Pfeiffer family with annual quilt show
To pay homage to the history of the importance of quilts in the community, HPMEC will host its second annual quilt show this month, through March 31.
2 weeks ago
Fentanyl, meth recovered during Jonesboro hotel arrest; three arrests made
A search for two people with active warrants at a Jonesboro hotel on Monday resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and meth, leading to multiple arrests.
