Education
11 months ago
Jeffrey Carroll to present ‘Go Fast and Break Things’ in next lecture-concert series

Philosopher Dr. Jeffrey Carroll, assistant professor in the John Chambers College of Business and Economics at West Virginia University, will present at the next Lecture-Concert event with his presentation “Go Fast and Break Things.”

Education
11 months ago
University of Alaska Fairbanks student from Jonesboro awarded NextGen scholarship

University of Alaska Fairbanks student Ty Nichols of Jonesboro has been awarded a NextGen scholarship from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

Sports & Outdoors
11 months ago
NWCC cheer team with Jonesboro student wins national championships

Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) cheer and dance teams brought home multiple national championships from the 2025 UCA/UDA College Nationals in Orlando, FL, and a student from Jonesboro was on the cheer team.

Arts & Culture
12 months ago
Jonesboro citizens give input on MLK Freedom Trail

Jonesboro residents gathered Tuesday night to hear about the future of the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Trail and give their thoughts on an art project to be installed along the way.

Sports & Outdoors
12 months ago
A-State to Stripe the Bank

First National Bank Arena will be striped in red and white for Thursday night’s App State game

Crime
12 months ago
Jonesboro man accused of aggravated robbery given $500,000 bond

A Jonesboro man was given a $500,000 bond after being accused of shooting a man during an attempted robbery.

News
12 months ago
UPDATE | Phone outage could affect 911 calling

UPDATE 1:45 P.M: AT&T told Jonesboro E911 that phone services have been restored.

Sports & Outdoors
12 months ago
A-State Women’s Basketball announces promotions for upcoming home matchups

Arkansas State Athletics has announced promotions for two upcoming women’s basketball home games, which includes a celebration for the 50th anniversary of women’s sports at the school.

Crime
12 months ago
Jonesboro man accused of punching 8-months pregnant woman

The man punched the victim in the stomach with a closed fist and later pulled a knife on her, according to the affidavit.

News
12 months ago
Copenhaver proclaims January as Human Trafficking Prevention Month

Mayor Harold Copenhaver proclaimed January National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month during Tuesday’s City Council meeting.