Crime
10 months ago
JPD K9 receives body armor donation

A K9 with the Jonesboro Police Department received a body armor donation from a national nonprofit on Thursday. 

Arts & Culture
10 months ago
Tickets on sale for FOA’s ‘Secret Garden’

The Foundation of Arts is selling tickets for its spring show “Secret Garden” to be performed at the Forum Theater. 

Sports & Outdoors
10 months ago
A-State Football names Pittman defensive line coach

“He helped lead Northwest Mississippi Community College to a national championship and has been part of coaching staffs that won numerous conference titles, working with defensive fronts that have consistently performed at a high level,” head coach Butch Jones said.

Education
10 months ago
UALR students from Jonesboro make Chancellor’s, Dean’s Lists

The University of Arkansas at Little Rock released its Chancellor’s and Dean’s list for the fall 2024 semester, and students from Jonesboro made both lists. 

Sports & Outdoors
10 months ago
Montue’s last-second shot lifts A-State over Louisiana, 67-65

Arkansas State women’s basketball endured a furious rally from Louisiana, using a last-second three-pointer from Kennedie Montue to secure a 67-65 overtime victory on Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena.

Crime
10 months ago
JPD investigating suspected homicide

Jonesboro police are investigating a suspected homicide that occurred this afternoon.

Crime
10 months ago
Traffic stop in Jonesboro results in fentanyl discovery

A Jonesboro woman found with several drugs, including fentanyl, during a traffic stop on Tuesday was given a $125,000 cash-only bond.

Crime
10 months ago
Jonesboro woman found with fentanyl, other drugs in her home

A Jonesboro woman was given a $250,000 cash-only bond after officers found 345 fentanyl pills, 34 grams of fentanyl, and other drugs in her home, which is near a church and YMCA.

Government & Politics
10 months ago
Craighead County Veterans Service Office temporarily closing

The Craighead County Veterans Service Office is temporarily closing and moving to a new location due to renovations on the bottom floor of the Craighead County Courthouse. 

Crime
10 months ago
Police Investigate South Jonesboro Shooting

Shooting victim found at the corner of Harrisburg Road and Links Drive