Business
11 months ago
Funding, growing small business is focus for ASBTDC free programs in March

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in March for small businesses to learn about funding and growing their business. 

Education
11 months ago
JBA partnership with NEACTC and business leaders prepares students

The Jonesboro Business Association (JBA) announced a strategic partnership with the Northeast Arkansas Career & Technical Center (NEACTC) and several esteemed business leaders to assist 100+ students who submitted resumés in preparation for Draft Day.

Sports & Outdoors
11 months ago
Nelson posts monster performance in A-State’s 83-64 win at Louisiana

Izaiyah Nelson recorded one of the best performances in Arkansas State men’s basketball history with a career-high 30 points and 21 rebounds, helping the Red Wolves to an 83-64 win over Louisiana Wednesday night inside the Cajundome.

Food
11 months ago
Greenway Equipment surpasses $1M in donations to regional food banks

Greenway Equipment, Inc. announced that it had surpassed a major milestone, reaching over $1 million in monetary donations to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, the Arkansas Foodbank, and the Southeast Missouri Food Bank.

Crime
11 months ago
Brookland man charged with 2 counts of rape

A Brookland man has been accused of raping a victim under the age of 14 multiple times.

Crime
11 months ago
Forrest City man given $75k bond for reportedly fleeing in stolen vehicle in Jonesboro

A Forrest City man has been accused of endangering the welfare of a minor while fleeing in a stolen vehicle in Jonesboro.

Crime
11 months ago
Arkansas State Police investigating trooper-involved shooting in Mississippi County

Special Agents with the Arkansas State Police (ASP) Criminal Investigation Division (CID) are investigating a Trooper-involved shooting that occurred after a nine-hour standoff with a barricaded suspect that began Tuesday evening in Mississippi County.

Education
11 months ago
Arvest Foundation awards $5,000 to support ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ Innovation Competition

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 donation to support the third annual “Thrown to the Wolves High School Innovation Competition” hosted by the Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University.

Crime
11 months ago
Missing Kennett man last spotted in Jonesboro

The Kennett Police Department is searching for a man last seen in Jonesboro.

news
11 months ago
Great Clips is giving back to Northeast Arkansas

Great Clips is hosting a community giveback event in March at its three Jonesboro locations, plus its Paragould location.