Vera Inez Dorton

February 14, 1942 - October 5, 2024

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October 5, 2024 8:35 am

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Crime

15 hours ago

$750K bond given to man accused of raping child on multiple occasions

A man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after Jonesboro police said he raped a child on multiple occasions.

Sports & Outdoors

17 hours ago

A-State men’s basketball finalizes 2025-26 non-conference schedule

The 2025-26 non-conference schedule for the A-State men’s basketball team has been finalized.

Entertainment

20 hours ago

Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival updates

With the 2025 Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival this weekend, BBQ Fest chairman Tim McCall gave some last-minute updates regarding road closures and new entertainment.

Arts & Culture

22 hours ago

Hemingway novel focus of upcoming reading retreat at A-State Heritage Site; scholarships available

HMPEC will host its next reading retreat from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The retreat will be followed by a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.

News

2 days ago

Craighead County Community Foundation awards over $48K in grants to nonprofits

The Craighead County Community Foundation announced the 2025 Giving Tree Grant recipients during an award ceremony on Tuesday morning.