Education
8 months ago
2025 staff Distinguished Service Award winners announced

The 32nd annual Distinguished Performance Awards at Arkansas State University were presented to six staff members and one staff group for excellence in a department or team.  

Arts & Culture
8 months ago
2 A-State Heritage Sites to host summer Community Scholars Training Program

This summer, the Community Scholars Training Program will be held at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites.

Crime
8 months ago
Jonesboro man given $250K bond on drug, injuring K9 charges

The man was found hiding in the bathtub, so agents sent in the K9.

Crime
8 months ago
U.S. Marshals lead Operation NEON Summer 2025 to combat violent crime in NEA

The U.S. Marshals Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force partnered with local law enforcement agencies in a four-day initiative known as Operation NEON Summer 2025, which aimed to target violent offenders in Craighead and Crittenden Counties. 

Sports & Outdoors
8 months ago
Jonesboro firefighters win awards, break records at regional competition

Members of the Jonesboro Fire Department’s Invincible Combat Fire Challenge Team showed off their skills, won multiple awards and broke a record twice at the 2025 Southwest Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic over the weekend.

Crime
8 months ago
Man charged after striking, throwing bricks at vehicle at Jonesboro restaurant

Police responded to a disturbance at a local restaurant involving one suspect, three victims and vehicle damage.

Weather News
8 months ago
NWS releases preliminary damage reports from Friday morning storm in Craighead

The National Weather Service issued preliminary damage survey results from the tornado-warned storms in Craighead County on the morning of Friday, May 16. 

Lifestyle
8 months ago
Pets of the Week May 19

Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations, and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.

Crime
8 months ago
2 Craighead County residents given $150K bonds in drug case

A Jonesboro man and a Brookland woman are being held on $150,000 bonds after being accused of possessing methamphetamine that later tested positive for fentanyl.

A completed bunk for the Craighead County Detention Center.
News
8 months ago
NEACTC building new bunks for Craighead County jail

Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center (NEACTC) students are working to combat the overcrowding issue in the Craighead County Detention Center by building more bunks.