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Jonesboro Fire Department Rookie Hunter Pagan poses with the boot on the intersection of Red Wolf Boulevard and Nettleton Avenue.
Community
11 months ago
Jonesboro firefighters step up to ‘Fill the Boot’

Firefighters from Jonesboro’s International Association of Fire Fighters Local 3718 volunteered their time on Friday to Fill the Boot and raise money for the Muscular Dystrophy Association.

Crime & Safety
11 months ago
Brookland man accused of raping child given $1M bond

A Brookland man is being held on a $1 million bond after police said he raped an underage victim on multiple occasions.

News
11 months ago
Downtown Jonesboro road reopening after former Citizens Bank demolition

A downtown Jonesboro road closed due to the former Citizens Bank demolition project is expected to reopen Friday.

Staff of Panda Express during the grand opening.
Food
11 months ago
Panda Express celebrates official grand opening in Jonesboro

Fair Park Boulevard was buzzing bright and early Friday morning as Panda Express opened its doors to a line of customers, both outside the front door and in the drive-through in its official grand opening. 

Business
11 months ago
‘Meet Me on Main’ celebrates upcoming reopening of downtown Jonesboro roads

Downtown Jonesboro celebrated the upcoming reopening of Main Street with “Meet Me on Main,” a festival filled with vendors, food and fun.

Nothin' Fancy members (from left) Chris Sexton, Mike Andes, Jacob Flick, Curt Gausman and Jenkins.
Arts & Entertainment
11 months ago
Nothin’ Fancy to take over Bluegrass Monday stage

Nothin’ Fancy will present a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19, at the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., in Paragould.

ARDOT officials present the Highway 91 widening proposal to Jonesboro residents.
News
11 months ago
Jonesboro residents voice opinions on highway widening project at second meeting

Jonesboro residents met Thursday night to learn more about plans to widen a portion of a highway and give their thoughts.

Marybeth Byrd performs at 2025 United Way of Northeast Arkansas Luncheon
Community
11 months ago
United Way of Northeast Arkansas celebrates 70 years

Started as United Fund in 1955, United Way hold annual luncheon marking milestone

Abilities Unlimited adult clients perform during the LEAP Showcase.
Arts & Entertainment
11 months ago
LEAP Showcase lights up Forum stage in Jonesboro

Abilities Unlimited adult special needs clients showed off their talents Thursday during the Foundation of Arts’s annual Spring LEAP Showcase at the Forum Theater.

Sports
11 months ago
Aly Tounkara signs with Arkansas State men’s basketball

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced Thursday the signing of transfer Aly Tounkara to the 2025-26 roster.