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Jeremiah Jones mugshot
Crime & Safety
21 hours ago
$150K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Resisting Arrest While Holding Baby

Police said Jeremiah Jones rammed his partner’s vehicle with a child inside, put a baby in danger during a high-risk stop and resisted arrest.

Swept Away Janitorial presents check to Food Bank of NEA
Back to School Guide
1 day ago
Swept Away Janitorial Pledges $22,000 to Support Student Backpack Food Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year

The backpack program provides students with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to take home over weekends and school breaks, helping ensure they have access to meals when school cafeterias are closed.

Shelter Insurance office with a brick sign in front reading 'Shelter Insurance' and an American flag nearby; a white van is parked to the right.
Government & Politics
1 day ago
Committee Forwards Second Police Station Purchase, Loan Application to Full Jonesboro City Council

A resolution and an ordinance regarding purchasing a building to act as a second police station were forwarded to the full Jonesboro city council Tuesday by a committee.

Government & Politics
1 day ago
City of Jonesboro Denies Variance Request for Tractor Supply Relocation

The variance sought to remove the requirement for a shared access point connecting the existing building and parking area to the adjacent lot to the south.

Kids find a water sprinkler to cool off
Weather Updates
2 days ago
Arkansas Faces A Heat Wave That Could Make History

National Weather Service warns of potentially record-setting heat through at least Aug. 22 — and a “flash drought” could put additional strain on water supplies

News
2 days ago
Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro Reopens Following Building Stabilization

Main Street in downtown Jonesboro is reopening to vehicular traffic after initial shoring and stabilization efforts were completed at a damaged building.

Business
2 days ago
Officials Break Ground on InnovAsian’s Frozen Food Manufacturing Facility in Jonesboro

Construction is set to begin soon on InnovAsian Cuisine’s new frozen food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, as officials broke ground on the building Tuesday.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Young Woman Sues ASP Trooper After Traffic Stop Punch Near Manila

18-year-old Alisa Hackett alleges excessive force after Manila-area arrest; ASP says it has no statement.

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