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Government & Politics
1 month ago
Sanders Announces Appointments, 2 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various government boards and commissions, with some of the appointees from Jonesboro.

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Education
1 month ago
54th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at A-State

The conference will be in August and will feature interest sessions that will be facilitated by teams of trainers.  

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Education
1 month ago
Arvest Foundation Awards $5K Grant to Single Parent Scholarship Fund

The grant will fund scholarships for single parents in Craighead, Baxter and Boone counties.

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Sports
1 month ago
A-State Football Kickoff Party Set for July 30

The event will provide Red Wolves fans an opportunity to connect with the football program ahead of the 2026 season.

Traffic
1 month ago
Arkansas State Police: Increased Speed Enforcement Begins July 10

Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to react to changing traffic conditions, navigate curves safely, and stop in time to avoid a crash.

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Local Experts
1 month ago
How Arkansas’ Comparative Fault Rule Affects Jonesboro Accident Claims | REES LAW, THE EXPERT

Rees Law Firm in Jonesboro has spent more than 30 years handling personal injury and auto accident claims in Northeast Arkansas.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Jonesboro Woman Given $150K Bond After Shooting Person During Fight

A Jonesboro woman is behind bars on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said she shot another person during a fight.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Jonesboro Man Faces Felony Rape, Kidnapping Charges in Domestic Assault Case

A Jonesboro man is facing multiple felony charges, including rape and kidnapping, after police said he attacked and raped his ex-wife during a domestic assault.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Suspect in Jonesboro Homicide Given $750K Bond, Faces Life in Prison

A Blytheville man was given a $750,000 cash/surety bond following his arrest in connection with a deadly Jonesboro shooting that occurred earlier this week.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Suspect in Custody Following Jonesboro Homicide

A suspect is now in custody in connection with a recent homicide investigation in Jonesboro.

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