A heat advisory will be in effect for much of Northeast Arkansas, including Craighead County, on Tuesday.

The Jonesboro Police Department released more information Monday after one of its officers was attacked by a K9 over the weekend.

Participants for the Juneteenth Parade and Community Fair are still being accepted, event organizers said.

A look at some of the local news stories from Jonesboro Right Now over the past week.

Jonesboro police officer was attacked early Sunday by a K9 officer during an article search in a Jonesboro West End neighborhood.

The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced it will celebrate three anniversaries associated with its football program’s rich history at a pair of home games during the Red Wolves’ 2026 season.

“We hope anyone interested in the history of the region and in the Mississippi River will make plans to attend.”

The Bay Veterans Memorial will be covered in red, white, and blue later this month as the community gathers for the Flag Day 5K. Local teenager Aden Graham spearheaded the event to provide the community with a local way to support the DAV.