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3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond for Attacking and Choking Wife, Faces Multiple Felonies
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he attacked his wife with a wrench and choked her unconscious during a domestic disturbance over the weekend.
3 weeks ago
California Man Arrested After Placing Tracking Device on Woman’s Car; Held on $150K Bond
Police arrested a man after they said he attempted to contact a woman at a Jonesboro shelter by putting a tracking device on her vehicle in addition to being found with drugs and paraphernalia.
3 weeks ago
Early Morning Structure Fire Displaces Nine at Jonesboro Motel on Sunday; One Resident Transported to Hospital
A structure fire tore through a local motel early Sunday morning, leaving several residents displaced and sending one person to the hospital.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Faces Forgery Charge After Fraudulent Check Scheme
A Jonesboro man is facing a felony charge after police said he orchestrated a fraudulent check scheme that resulted in the theft of nearly $10,000 from a local bank.
3 weeks ago
Bay and Lake City Among Recipients of $12.52M in Arkansas Community Grants
Out of 88 grants awarded statewide from the Community Development Block Grant and State Rural Community Grant programs, two went directly to Craighead County municipalities under the Rural Community Grant Program.
3 weeks ago
Lighthouse Education Cooperative in Bono Partners with Barton’s to Build Nature Observatory Deck
Lighthouse Education Cooperative has partnered with Barton's to build the Lighthouse Nature Observatory Deck.
3 weeks ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Hank and Aphrodite (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)
Finding a lifelong companion brings unmatched joy to a household, and local adoption is the perfect way to make a meaningful difference right here in Craighead County.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Police Investigating Late-Night Shooting Death at Apartment Complex
The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man to Speak to Craighead County Historical Society About History of U.S.S. Arkansas
A Jonesboro resident will be speaking to the Craighead County Historical Society next week to detail the history and legacy of the U.S.S. Arkansas.
3 weeks ago
AGFC Urges Public to Report Suspected Screwworm, Parasite Cases on Wild Deer
It’s just human nature to want to help, but trying to administer treatments to free-ranging wildlife is rarely effective and can cause many more troubles than it prevents.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s Tornado Sirens Undergoing Maintenance, Upgrades
Work is beginning on upgrading the City of Jonesboro's tornado siren system.
3 weeks ago
Man Accused of Stabbing Lyft Driver While Drunk in Jonesboro Fight, Given $250K Bond
A man was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond Friday as court documents state that he stabbed his Lyft driver while he was drunk and attempted to steal the driver’s vehicle in a Jonesboro fight.
3 weeks ago
Downtown Jonesboro’s Newest Mural Unveiled in Ribbon Cutting
"Beautification of downtown is so vital," DJA executive director Sarah Doss said. "[We want] to make this just a place that people love."
3 weeks ago
$200K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Arrested in Shots-Fired Investigation
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after deputies said a firearm and drugs were found in his vehicle following a shots-fired investigation.
3 weeks ago
A-State Men’s Basketball Announces Promotions Within the 2026-27 Coaching Staff
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced multiple promotions to new roles ahead of the 2026-27 season.
3 weeks ago
Sanders Announces Appointments, 2 from Jonesboro
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various government boards and commissions, with some of the appointees from Jonesboro.
3 weeks ago
54th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at A-State
The conference will be in August and will feature interest sessions that will be facilitated by teams of trainers.
3 weeks ago
Arvest Foundation Awards $5K Grant to Single Parent Scholarship Fund
The grant will fund scholarships for single parents in Craighead, Baxter and Boone counties.
3 weeks ago
A-State Football Kickoff Party Set for July 30
The event will provide Red Wolves fans an opportunity to connect with the football program ahead of the 2026 season.
3 weeks ago
Arkansas State Police: Increased Speed Enforcement Begins July 10
Speeding reduces a driver's ability to react to changing traffic conditions, navigate curves safely, and stop in time to avoid a crash.
