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Jonesboro Public Schools unveils new safety partnership
Jonesboro Public Schools announced Thursday it was partnering with Dynamic Integrated Security to place armed officers on its campuses to better protect students.
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Downtown Jonesboro road to be closed Friday for beautification efforts
A temporary road closure will be in effect Friday for a downtown Jonesboro road.
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St. Bernards to host free ‘Mind and Memory Boot Camp’ for dementia, Alzheimer’s awareness
The St. Bernards Senior Health Clinic will be holding a special program this month focused on bringing awareness to dementia and Alzheimer's and how people can help those battling either disease.
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Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd reflects on nearly 35 years of service
"I can't say how much my career has meant to me and how fortunate I've been. But I also feel very satisfied."
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A-State football single-game tickets, mini-plan options on sale
Single-game tickets and a pair of three-game mini plans are now on sale for the Red Wolves' 2025 football season.
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Craighead County Sheriff’s Department warns of new scam
The Craighead County Sheriff's Department is warning residents of a new scam.
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New Brookland schools superintendent aiming to boost academic ratings, community engagement
“I hope that this will become a place where people are glad to come to work, glad to come to school," he said.
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Man with ‘history of fleeing and violence’ accused of spitting on officer’s face, threatening jailer during arrest in Jonesboro
A man faces several charges after Jonesboro police said he spat on an officer’s face after he was caught in a foot chase and threatened to kill a jailer during arrest.
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Jonesboro fraternity holds third annual Back to School haircut event for students
Fraternity members helped Jonesboro students prepare for the new school year by offering free haircuts.
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Jonesboro library to offer temporary curbside pickup
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will soon be offering temporary curbside pickup in light of recent HVAC issues.
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Arkansas Highway Safety Office cautions public to drive sober or get pulled over
The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day holiday periods from happening again.
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ARcare clinic and pharmacy coming to Brookland
A full-service medical clinic and pharmacy is coming to Brookland, as ARcare prepares to open its first location in the city.
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Lighthouse Education Cooperative to host trap shooting tournament fundraiser
The Lighthouse Education Cooperative announced it will be holding its inaugural Lighthouse Clay Classic Trap Tournament to support special needs children in Northeast Arkansas.
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Jonesboro city officials break ground on new airport terminal
The Jonesboro Airport Commission broke ground Tuesday on a new terminal to replace the facility lost in the 2020 tornado.
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Committee advances study on combining offices of Craighead County treasurer, collector to quorum court
A Craighead County committee on Monday voted to advance to the quorum court an ordinance that would authorize a study on combining the offices of County Treasurer and Collector.
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Jonesboro artist to host pet-friendly art show benefiting NEAHS
In celebration of National Dog Day, a Jonesboro-based artist will be hosting her first “Paws for a Cause” Art Show, benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS), later this month at Native Brew Works.
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KASU and JET Trolley Day happening on campus Aug. 18
KASU will host “Trolley Day with KASU and Jonesboro Economical Transportation” during A-State Welcome Week.
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‘Lord, you’re in all of these schools’: Jonesboro community prays over upcoming school year
Praise and singing filled the halls of Fullness of Joy Ministries Monday night as community members gathered to pray over the starting school year.
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Affidavit: Pair arrested in Jonesboro accused of posing as Homeland Security agents with tactical gear, loaded gun
Two people face multiple felony charges after court documents said they posed as Homeland Security agents during a robbery in Jonesboro.
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Deputies: Caraway man used ‘red hot’ knife to burn tattoo off victim’s wrist
A previously-convicted Caraway man is facing a felony charge after deputies said he heated a knife with a lighter and used it to burn and scrape a tattoo off a victim’s wrist during a fight.
