News
1 year ago
Jonesboro athletes head to Special Olympics

The sendoff event was held in anticipation of the Special Olympics Opening Ceremonies in Little Rock on Thursday night.

Business
1 year ago
Jonesboro is growing faster than Little Rock, but lags in Sales Tax Revenue

Jonesboro ranked 5th in population size at 80,650, noting a growth of 910 people since last year – just under double the normal rate of growth.

News
1 year ago
Grass fire threatens abandoned mansion in Jonesboro

The fire was extinguished, preventing damage to the abandoned “mini mansion” located on the property. 

Crime
1 year ago
Vehicle drives off with JPD Officer inside

“Cooper continued to operate the vehicle, driving through yards in a dangerous manner, while Officer Isom was hanging out of the vehicle.”

Business
1 year ago
What did Jonesboro look like in 1987 and 1998?

Two local videographers freeze time and show us a glimpse into the past.

Crime
1 year ago
False Alarm at Brookland Schools

Their system notified dispatch that there was a threat when there was not.

Arts & Culture
1 year ago
New entertainment venue coming to Downtown Jonesboro

The Foundation of Arts hopes to offer a new venue for local artists this summer.

Business
1 year ago
Assisted living contract worker arrested for Sexual Assault

“Her daughter had installed a camera in her room, and it is all on tape of him making the elderly woman do sexual things to him.”

Crime
1 year ago
Confirmed: there is a “Brimhall matter”

A Special Judge has been appointed to preside over “the matter of Doug Brimhall.”

Crime
1 year ago
Jonesboro woman takes matters into her own hands

The suspect “urinated on the floor of the store after being told there was no bathroom.”

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