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Crime & Safety
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City of Jonesboro Receives Federal Grant to Enhance Officer Safety with New Protective Equipment

The funding supports the purchase of 38 new Armor Express Raven 2.0 tactical SWAT carrier systems for JPD officers.

Education
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Jonesboro Students Among 1,200 University of Central Arkansas Graduates

The university conferred approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.

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Education
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How Families Can Use Arkansas 529 Plans for Jonesboro Higher Education

The statewide Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan issued a reminder last week about the benefits of educational savings accounts.

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Sports
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Ryan Pannone Basketball Camps Set for Summer 2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Ryan Pannone Basketball Camps scheduled in June and July at the Red Wolf Center on the campus of Arkansas State University.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Jonesboro Man Arrested After Allegedly Choking Girlfriend During Domestic Disturbance

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he choked his girlfriend until she blacked out during a domestic disturbance at her home.

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Jonesboro Pets of the Week // June 1

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week”

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking Ex-Girlfriend, Threatening to Kill Her While Under the Influence

A Jonesboro man faces multiple felonies after police said he choked his ex-girlfriend until she could not breathe and threatened to kill her.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Paragould Woman Accused of Driving Through Yard While ‘Likely Overdosing’ With Child in Car

A Paragould woman is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she was found driving through a yard with a child in the car and was determined to be “likely overdosing” on medication.

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