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The F.W. Woolworth Lunch Counter, Greensboro, N.C.
Arts & Culture
5 hours ago
KASU to feature photography exhibit for Black History Month

Attendees can view photos, including Little Rock Central High School, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, and other heritage locations.

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Government & Politics
1 day ago
Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback

The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve. 

make-a-wish-roadblocks
Lifestyle
1 day ago
Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon roadblocks open in Northeast Arkansas

The 28th annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon is finally here, and communities in Craighead County have the opportunity to grant wishes through donations during this once-a-year event.

google stret view of library
Arts & Culture
2 days ago
Craighead County Libraries releases 2025 Year in Review

Throughout 2025, the library system welcomed new visitors while continuing to serve loyal patrons who rely on library resources, programs, and services.

group at NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation
News
2 days ago
National Guardsman gifted new car in Brookland

Michael Whatley, a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, was gifted a refurbished vehicle on Wednesday.

students of firefighter 1 program meet
Government & Politics
2 days ago
Lake City Fire Department kicks off Firefighter 1 training program

The Craighead County Firefighter 1 program began Feb. 7, with more than 30 students from departments across the region attending.

Crime
2 days ago
Jonesboro crime numbers down as population increases

Despite Jonesboro’s population continuing to grow, overall crime over the past 10 years has decreased, Jonesboro Police Department Chief Rick Elliott said.

Matthews and Beeson posing while beeson holds money
News
2 days ago
Jonesboro 10-year-old sells artwork for Make-A-Wish

Kohl Beeson, who is 10 years old, said he has been painting since he was in kindergarten.

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