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Crime
9 hours ago
Jonesboro store manager accused of embezzling $16K from business

Police said a Jonesboro store manager used glue and fake numbers to mask a two-month embezzlement scheme.

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Crime
23 hours ago
Woman given $250K bond after traffic stop results in narcotics found hidden in sock

What began as a stop for a traffic violation ended with a woman’s arrest after deputies said that a sock stuffed with meth and multiple pills, including ecstasy, was found on her.

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Crime
1 day ago
$150K bond set for Wynne mother accused of threatening son with knife, failing to report abuse

According to an affidavit, on Jan. 26, Jonesboro police officers went to a home for a welfare concern, with the caller saying that a child there had bruises all over his body.

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Education
1 day ago
School Closings

Here’s an updated list of school closures and delayed starts for the area.

Wellness
1 day ago
St. Bernards celebrates grand opening of neurointerventional suite

St. Bernards celebrated the grand opening of eastern Arkansas’s first neurointerventional care suite on Monday, aiming to improve stroke care in the region.

News
1 day ago
28th annual “Have a Heart” Wish-a-Thon open to volunteers in Northeast Arkansas

Each year, the nonprofit partners with Jonesboro Media Group and KAIT 8 to host a day-long fundraiser raising money to make wishes come true for children battling critical illnesses.

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Education
1 day ago
A-State vet school exploring potential partnership with ASU Beebe vet tech program

It is just one of many partnerships A-State is exploring for the CVM, which also includes area veterinarians, government agencies, and more.

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Ask The Expert
2 days ago
ASK THE EXPERT: After the winter storm Roof Raiders is ready to help 

After the recent winter storm that swept across our area, now is the time to check on the condition of your roof. 

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