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20 hours ago
State Officials Lift Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Lake Poinsett

The advisory was initially enacted in September when the DEQ confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom fueled by cyanobacteria.

Arts & Entertainment
21 hours ago
FOA Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New Mural, Tap Room Renovations in Downtown Jonesboro

City leaders and artists gathered Monday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Foundation of Arts’ newest mural and renovated tap room.

Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Probation in School Bus Threat Case

Court documents say that Africa Elijah Anderson, 30, entered a guilty plea Nov. 9 to first-degree terroristic threatening, a class D felony.

The price of a vote: Arkansas candidates spent millions in 2026 elections Campaign finance records show more than $25 million in reported spending across two statewide races, but the actual total could be considerably higher.
Elections
23 hours ago
The Price of a Vote: Arkansas Candidates Spent Millions in 2026 Elections

Campaign finance records show more than $25 million in reported spending across two statewide races, but the actual total could be considerably higher

Community
24 hours ago
Public Comment Period Open for National Heritage Area Designation Study that Includes Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas

Officials with the study are currently seeking public comment, which closes Dec. 11.

Education
1 day ago
Lecture-Concert Series at A-State to Host Dr. Adam Feltz on Ethical Interactions

This series is held annually and features performers and educators sharing their talent and wisdom earned through practice.

Pet Lovers Guide
1 day ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Vinnie and Chrissy

Vinnie and Chrissy are waiting to find that perfect furever home. Learn more about them in this edition of JRN Pets of the Week.

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Government & Politics
2 days ago
Sanders Announces Appointments, Four from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced appointments to various governing boards and commissions, with four of the appointees being from Jonesboro.

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