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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man with ‘history of fleeing and violence’ accused of spitting on officer’s face, threatening jailer during arrest in Jonesboro

A man faces several charges after Jonesboro police said he spat on an officer’s face after he was caught in a foot chase and threatened to kill a jailer during arrest.

google street view of the sign in front of the Jonesboro Public Library
Community
1 year ago
Jonesboro library to offer temporary curbside pickup

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will soon be offering temporary curbside pickup in light of recent HVAC issues.

News
1 year ago
Arkansas Highway Safety Office cautions public to drive sober or get pulled over

The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day holiday periods from happening again.

Business
1 year ago
ARcare clinic and pharmacy coming to Brookland

A full-service medical clinic and pharmacy is coming to Brookland, as ARcare prepares to open its first location in the city.

Business
1 year ago
Jonesboro city officials break ground on new airport terminal

The Jonesboro Airport Commission broke ground Tuesday on a new terminal to replace the facility lost in the 2020 tornado.

Community
1 year ago
KASU and JET Trolley Day happening on campus Aug. 18

KASU will host “Trolley Day with KASU and Jonesboro Economical Transportation” during A-State Welcome Week.  

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Affidavit: Pair arrested in Jonesboro accused of posing as Homeland Security agents with tactical gear, loaded gun

Two people face multiple felony charges after court documents said they posed as Homeland Security agents during a robbery in Jonesboro.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Deputies: Caraway man used ‘red hot’ knife to burn tattoo off victim’s wrist

A previously-convicted Caraway man is facing a felony charge after deputies said he heated a knife with a lighter and used it to burn and scrape a tattoo off a victim’s wrist during a fight.

Back to School Guide
1 year ago
Study smarter, not harder: Study tips any student can employ

Learning effective study skills early on is a key to academic success.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
JPD offers tips for safe driving as school starts

With school about to start in Craighead County, JPD offered some tips for safe driving.