Jonesboro drivers should prepare for an uptick in military vehicle traffic starting Friday, May 29, and continuing through June 15, as the National Guard begins traveling for annual training exercises.

Work is officially underway to completely repaint the large logo signs on the north side of 314 Union St.

“We are very excited to be employing many more local crew members at this second location and hopefully help our original stand on Stallings get a bit of relief…”– Candace Dixon Horne, 7 Brew Franchisee

State officials are urging Arkansans to act now by installing smoke alarms, testing them monthly, and replacing batteries as needed.

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he assaulted a victim who had been involved in a previous domestic case.

The Finance and Administration Council Committee voted to indefinitely table a resolution regarding pool lane usage for Jonesboro swim teams. City officials said it was up to the two parties to meet and reach a mutual agreement.

A Jonesboro man faces multiple felony charges and life in prison after deputies said he tied his ex-girlfriend up, beat her until she lost consciousness, and sexually assaulted her.

Some streets in downtown Jonesboro will be temporarily closed this weekend for The Skirmish: A Delta Gravel Festival.