Police said what began as a stop for walking on the street led to a foot chase, taser deployment, and the arrest of a Jonesboro man on multiple charges after suspected narcotics were found.
The band Odicity will be presenting Tunes for Twisters, a free outdoor event benefitting northeast Arkansas communities affected by tornadoes, such as Lake City, Monette and Paragould.
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he led an officer on a high-speed chase and hit another vehicle while on the wrong side of the road.
A McGehee man is being held on a $1 million bond after being accused of multiple drug charges, including trafficking of fentanyl in Jonesboro.
Thirteen Arkansas State University students were recently inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA) honor society. The ceremony was conducted April 7.
Officials broke ground on the upcoming sports complex in Jonesboro and unveiled its official name in front of a crowd of about 200 people Friday morning.
Agriculture programs at Nettleton and Valley View schools began selling annual flowers, tomatoes, peppers and more from their respective greenhouses this week, providing the Jonesboro community an opportunity to purchase homegrown blooms and garden staples.
Lake City and Monette residents are still cleaning up after a series of storms hit the area last week.
Arkansas State track and field remains in SEC territory this weekend, traveling to Tuscaloosa, AL, for the Crimson Tide Invitational.
Melissa Martin has been named the winner of the Jonesboro Right Now Birthday Celebration giveaway.