Education
11 months ago
Dr. Sarah Hooper joins CVM as associate dean for student programs and admissions

The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) at Arkansas State University is adding another key position. Dr. Sarah Hooper will be taking on the new role of associate dean for student programs and admissions on March 1.  

News
11 months ago
Traffic route changes to be implemented for Citizens Bank demolition

As progress continues in preparing for the demolition of the old Citizens Bank building, the City of Jonesboro announced there will be a modified traffic plan in downtown.

Business
11 months ago
Funding, growing small business is focus for ASBTDC free programs in March

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in March for small businesses to learn about funding and growing their business. 

Education
11 months ago
JBA partnership with NEACTC and business leaders prepares students

The Jonesboro Business Association (JBA) announced a strategic partnership with the Northeast Arkansas Career & Technical Center (NEACTC) and several esteemed business leaders to assist 100+ students who submitted resumés in preparation for Draft Day.

Sports & Outdoors
11 months ago
Nelson posts monster performance in A-State’s 83-64 win at Louisiana

Izaiyah Nelson recorded one of the best performances in Arkansas State men’s basketball history with a career-high 30 points and 21 rebounds, helping the Red Wolves to an 83-64 win over Louisiana Wednesday night inside the Cajundome.

News
11 months ago
Inside the Jonesboro E-911 Dispatch Center

In the heart of Jonesboro, inside the walls of the E-911 emergency dispatch center, a team of highly trained professionals works around the clock to ensure that every call for help is met with swift action.

Food
11 months ago
Greenway Equipment surpasses $1M in donations to regional food banks

Greenway Equipment, Inc. announced that it had surpassed a major milestone, reaching over $1 million in monetary donations to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, the Arkansas Foodbank, and the Southeast Missouri Food Bank.

Arts & Culture
11 months ago
A-State Museum opens new exhibit in honor of Black History Month

The A-State Museum opened its newest exhibit honoring Jonesboro’s Black business districts on Tuesday and invited a panel of Jonesboro natives to share their stories of the districts to celebrate Black History Month. 

Crime
11 months ago
Brookland man charged with 2 counts of rape

A Brookland man has been accused of raping a victim under the age of 14 multiple times.

Crime
11 months ago
Forrest City man given $75k bond for reportedly fleeing in stolen vehicle in Jonesboro

A Forrest City man has been accused of endangering the welfare of a minor while fleeing in a stolen vehicle in Jonesboro.