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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
$150K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Ramming Vehicle, Fleeing Police

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he rammed another person’s vehicle during a disturbance and subsequently fled from officers at high speeds.

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News
2 days ago
Osceola Woman Accused of Stabbing Victim in Jonesboro, Fleeing to Another State

An Osceola woman faces a domestic battery charge after Jonesboro police said she stabbed a victim and fled to another state after the incident.

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Government & Politics
2 days ago
Jonesboro Community Development Block Grant Plan Available for Public Review and Comment

As part of the plan, Jonesboro is seeking approximately $717,683 in funding assistance from HUD through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.

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Education
2 days ago
Staff Members at A-State Honored for Retirement and Years of Service

Staff members at Arkansas State University were honored for their retirement and milestone accomplishments during the annual Distinguished Performance Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony.

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Arts & Entertainment
3 days ago
Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass Come to Bluegrass Monday Stage 

Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass will perform traditional bluegrass and acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.

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News
3 days ago
A-State Crushes South Alabama in 10-0 Run Rule

The A-State offense took no time to warm up, the first five Red Wolves knocking a hit, with Patrick Engskov batting in one run and Cason Campbell slapping a double to score two more, up 3-0 after the first half-inning.

Community
3 days ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Armed Forces Day

Flags are displayed at least 10 times per year, including national holidays and special days, weather permitting.

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Health & Wellness
3 days ago
Jonesboro Fire Department Earns National ‘Gold Helmet’ Status in Fight Against Cancer

Chief Marty Hamrick said this makes JFD one of only 165 departments in the United States to achieve this status, and only the second in the state of Arkansas, joining the Rogers Fire Department.

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