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Raised wooden deck with stairs and hammock beneath a pavilion; sign reads 'Lighthouse Nature Observatory Deck'.
Community
7 hours ago
Lighthouse Education Cooperative in Bono Partners with Barton’s to Build Nature Observatory Deck

Lighthouse Education Cooperative has partnered with Barton’s to build the Lighthouse Nature Observatory Deck.

Puppy in a blue kiddie pool wearing a red, white, and blue bandana; calico kitten with red necklace on the right panel.
Community
9 hours ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Hank and Aphrodite (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)

Finding a lifelong companion brings unmatched joy to a household, and local adoption is the perfect way to make a meaningful difference right here in Craighead County.

Police officers stand behind yellow caution tape outside a brick apartment building at night, investigating.
Crime & Safety
11 hours ago
Jonesboro Police Investigating Late-Night Shooting Death at Apartment Complex

The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead.

Community
2 days ago
Jonesboro Man to Speak to Craighead County Historical Society About History of U.S.S. Arkansas

A Jonesboro resident will be speaking to the Craighead County Historical Society next week to detail the history and legacy of the U.S.S. Arkansas.

Outdoors
2 days ago
AGFC Urges Public to Report Suspected Screwworm, Parasite Cases on Wild Deer 

It’s just human nature to want to help, but trying to administer treatments to free-ranging wildlife is rarely effective and can cause many more troubles than it prevents.

Weather Updates
3 days ago
Jonesboro’s Tornado Sirens Undergoing Maintenance, Upgrades

Work is beginning on upgrading the City of Jonesboro’s tornado siren system.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Man Accused of Stabbing Lyft Driver While Drunk in Jonesboro Fight, Given $250K Bond

A man was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond Friday as court documents state that he stabbed his Lyft driver while he was drunk and attempted to steal the driver’s vehicle in a Jonesboro fight.

Group of people in red blazers at a ribbon-cutting in front of a large mural reading 'Welcome to Downtown Jonesboro, Arkansas'.
Arts & Entertainment
3 days ago
Downtown Jonesboro’s Newest Mural Unveiled in Ribbon Cutting

“Beautification of downtown is so vital,” DJA executive director Sarah Doss said. “[We want] to make this just a place that people love.”

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