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Community
13 hours ago
Nonpartisan Organization Invites Jonesboro Residents to Explore How Americans Can ‘Disagree Better’

The program will provide participants with tools for listening more effectively, communicating across divides, and finding common ground without requiring agreement on every issue.

Traffic
15 hours ago
ARDOT Expands Street Smart Children’s Road Safety Education Program for 2026-27 School Year

The Arkansas Department of Transportation has launched Phase Two of its award-winning children’s road safety education program, known as Street Smart.

News
1 day ago
City Water and Light of Jonesboro Board Approves Rate Increases, Bonds to Fund New Plant Construction

The City Water and Light (CWL) of Jonesboro board on Tuesday unanimously approved a resolution to increase electric rates, as well as a resolution to secure bond financing to fund building a new gas plant.

Arts & Entertainment
1 day ago
BAM in Jonesboro Receives Prestigious National Endowment for the Arts ‘Big Read’ Grant

Throughout the academic year, BAM will collaborate with A-State departments and community organizations across Northeast Arkansas to present a wide range of public programs.  

Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Paragould Woman Accused of Hitting Victim with Keys, Throwing Knife During Argument

A Paragould woman is behind bars after police said she struck a victim in the face with a set of keys, threatened to kill him, and threw a knife at him during an argument.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Intimidating Victim in Firearm Possession Case

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he attempted to intimidate a witness in his brother’s firearm possession case.

Sports
2 days ago
Jonesboro Shooters Claim National Titles at AIM Grand Nationals

Sending just 20 members divided into four squads, the team brought home a haul of 34 awards, which included 24 individual medals and 10 squad medals.

News
2 days ago
USPS Truck Catches Fire in Jonesboro, No Injuries Reported

The incident occurred around 8:30 a.m. at East Highland Drive and Kathleen Street. The fire has since been put out.

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