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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Paragould Man Accused of Possessing Drugs, Gun Near Children

A Paragould man is facing several felony charges after police said he was in possession of drugs and a firearm near children.

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News
4 months ago
ARDOT Announces Additional Effort to Reduce Litter on Arkansas Highways

In addition to diminishing the natural beauty of Arkansas, litter and roadway debris create safety hazards for motorists and for the crews responsible for removing them.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Two Arrested in Jonesboro, Accused of Possessing Drugs

Two people were arrested in Jonesboro after police said they found drugs on each of their persons.

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Paragould Woman Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child

A Paragould woman is accused of sexually assaulting a child.

Education
4 months ago
Craighead County School Supply Lists

With the first day of school just around the corner, many Craighead County families are preparing for the upcoming academic year.

Health & Wellness
4 months ago
Arkansas DHS Shifts Mental Health Requirements: What it Means for Craighead County

The contract, which begins on July 1, establishes clear expectations for crisis response, care coordination, forensic services, community-based treatment, and quality assurance to help seriously mentally ill adults receive timely care in their communities whenever possible.

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Back to School Guide
4 months ago
Back to School Reset: A Jonesboro Family’s Guide to Getting Back into the School Year Groove

As summer freedom starts colliding with the reality of alarm clocks, shifting gears from laid-back summer mode to structured school days can feel like a heavy lift.

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News
4 months ago
ARDOT Introduces New Online Fuel Transport Permit System

This system is designed to alleviate the administrative burden of maintaining and processing completed paper permits.

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Community
4 months ago
Back to School Resources for Parents

Ahead of the start of the next school year, JRN has compiled a list of various resources for parents, including academic year calendars, links to free and reduced lunch applications, open house dates, and more.

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Food
4 months ago
Arkansas’ Ban on Soft Drinks and Candy from Food Stamps Takes Effect

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as food stamps, went into effect on Wednesday.

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