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4 weeks ago
College of Agriculture’s Riceland Scholars Program launches in Jonesboro
Program provides opportunities for students to be exposed to educational, real-world challenges.
4 weeks ago
Valley View High School expansion to include new agriculture shop and dedicated storm shelter
Construction is ahead of schedule for the Jonesboro school.
4 weeks ago
Fill the Food Bank surpasses goal, collects food and money equal to 535,473 meals!
The 2025 Fill the Food Bank collected food and money, the equivalent of 535,473 meals. The goal was 350,000 meals.
4 weeks ago
Christmas Guide 2025: Holiday events across Jonesboro
A guide to holiday events in Craighead County.
4 weeks ago
Temple Grandin pleads for change at local conference
The celebrated author-speaker and animal-science visionary who has been called "the most famous person with autism" believes "We need the skills of people who think differently"
4 weeks ago
Santa’s Cabin Experience coming to Jonesboro this season
Holiday experience supports foster children in Poinsett and Craighead counties.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro professor receives grant to study zoo reptiles
A-State's Dr. Lori Neuman-Lee has received a $605,140 grant and will partner with zoos across the country.
4 weeks ago
A-State men’s basketball falls in matchup at Saint Mary’s, 85-72
A-State falls to Saint Mary's after late second-half surge ends hopes.
4 weeks ago
Life Strategies Counseling of Arkansas to close multiple locations, including the one in Jonesboro
The mental health center will close next month.
4 weeks ago
Potential Traffic Delay: JET Transfer Center at Caraway and Matthews
An SUV was seen to have hit a blockade at the Jet Station at Caraway and Matthews.
4 weeks ago
United Way’s “Week of Warmth” starting soon
Holiday fundraiser invites Jonesboro residents to "Dine with Purpose".
4 weeks ago
Man accused of causing nearly $85K in damages to employer’s truck in Jonesboro crash
A man already in custody for driving while intoxicated faces additional charges for stealing his employer’s truck.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro woman arrested on a fourth DWI charge after officers find open pill bottle
The arrest came during a police stop when police found an open pill bottle in her lap.
4 weeks ago
A-State hosting free seminar on AI in business
Registration is required to attend this free informational event.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro hires new grants and community development director
Chris Richey hired for economic and community development role in Jonesboro.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro city council approves construction manager for E-911/Real Time Crime Center
Bailey Contractors named construction manager; Bracket-Krennerich named architect for E-911/Real Time Crime Center.
4 weeks ago
Fatality reported in rural Craighead County wreck
A Craighead County man is dead after a fatal crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and County Road 928.
4 weeks ago
Fatal crash on Highway 18
Vehicle crash results in one death near Hytrol Conveyor Company.
4 weeks ago
27th annual MessiahSing benefitting Jonesboro food pantry set for December
The concert will raise money for hunger relief.
4 weeks ago
Millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools passes
The millage rate for Nettleton Public Schools (NPS) will increase by 4.8 mills.
