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Crime & Safety
8 hours ago
Jonesboro Mother Arrested After Abandoned Child Tests Positive for Drugs

A Jonesboro woman faces a felony charge after police said her five-year-old child was abandoned in an apartment, and the child later tested positive for multiple types of drugs.

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News
9 hours ago
Lanes of Interstate in Jonesboro Blocked Due to Accident

The northbound lanes of an interstate in Jonesboro are shut down due to an accident.

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Crime & Safety
9 hours ago
Cache of Cocaine and Crack Found After Multi-Month Investigation; Jonesboro Man Arrested

The arrest stems from an investigation that began in April, when the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that Robert Sanders was involved in the selling of crack cocaine and meth in Jonesboro.

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News
12 hours ago
Jonesboro Man Dies After Vehicle Accelerates into Firestone Building

Police spoke with the man’s wife, who was also in the vehicle. She said they were leaving the parking lot when her husband attempted to brake, but the vehicle accelerated into the building.

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Pet Lovers Guide
14 hours ago
Jonesboro Pets of the Week: Snowflake & Cindy Lou Who

Whether you are looking for a loyal walking partner or a chatty companion to brighten up your home, community shelters are filled with wonderful animals waiting for a chance.

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Community
18 hours ago
Westside Elementary Receives Grant for Inclusive Playground Updates

Westside Elementary recently received a grant from an autism nonprofit, allowing it to revamp its playground to be more inclusive.

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Giving Guide
2 days ago
​10-Year-Old Jonesboro Girl’s Car Show Raises Over $1,300 for Unhoused Youth

Multiple people came together in Jonesboro to support a 10-year-old girl’s mission to provide stability and opportunity for children without a permanent home.

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Agriculture
2 days ago
Riceland Dryer Closures Will Have Limited Impact on Craighead County Rice Farmers

Local farmers say temporary closure of Riceland’s Tuckerman dryer is unlikely to affect their operations

Health & Wellness
2 days ago
St. Bernards Brings Innovative Targeted Cancer Therapy to Northeast Arkansas

St. Bernards Healthcare has successfully administered an innovative targeted cancer therapy to its first patient this week.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Jonesboro Woman Held on $150K Bond, Faces Life in Prison for Breaking Into Home, Stealing Firearm

A convicted Jonesboro felon is behind bars again, this time on a $150,000 cash/surety bond, after police said she entered a home and stole a handgun.

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