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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Michigan Sex Offender Accused of Failure to Register While Residing in Jonesboro

A Michigan sex offender is being held on a $950,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to register in Arkansas while residing in Jonesboro.

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Pet Lovers Guide
5 days ago
New Dog Training Business to Open in Jonesboro

The Dog Wizard NEA is officially set to open May 1.

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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Brookland Man Accused of High-Speed Chase Leading to Multiple Injuries, Held on $150K Bond

A Brookland man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond and faces several charges after police said he led them on a high-speed chase that resulted in multiple people getting hurt.

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Local Experts
5 days ago
THE EXPERT | A Guide to Conservatorship by Rees Law

Rees Law has over 30 years of experience in family law and has provided a comprehensive guide to conservatorship.

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Crime & Safety
6 days ago
$950K Bond Set for Jonesboro Sex Offender Accused of Failing to Comply With Reporting Requirements

A Jonesboro sex offender is back behind bars on a much higher bond after police said she failed for the fifth time to comply with reporting requirements.

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Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Brookland Man Held on $150K Bond for 20 Counts of Possession or Use of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Brookland man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was uploading multiple images and videos online of children performing sexual acts.

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Business
6 days ago
Jonesboro Unlimited Awarded $3M for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro Unlimited will use these funds to begin extending wastewater lines to the 612-acre Craighead Technology Park South to further develop it for future industrial growth. 

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Government & Politics
6 days ago
Governor Sanders, AEDC Award $25M to 22 Arkansas Communities for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro is included among the 21 other communities awarded funding.

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Education
6 days ago
Quiz Bowl State Champions Determined, Jonesboro Schools in Final Standings

The 2026 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals held at Arkansas TV Saturday, April 25.

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Education
6 days ago
Top Sciences and Mathematics Students Named during Convocation of Scholars

The Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University recognized its most outstanding graduating students during the 2025-26 academic year.