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Poinsett County Jail relocates 80 inmates after power failure; restoration expected Friday afternoon
News
1 month ago
Poinsett County Jail Relocates 57 Inmates After Power Failure

Sheriff says inmates were never in danger as staff monitored temperatures and relocated detainees during the outage

White state water patrol boat speeding on a calm lake, two officers on board with shoreline trees in the background.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Arkansas Game Wardens Ramping Up to Keep Boaters Safe during America 250

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is asking everyone to enjoy their holiday weekend but to boat responsibly and avoid situations that could ruin the celebration — namely, boating under the influence of alcohol or narcotics.

Community
1 month ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags Across Community for Independence Day

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying U.S. flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition on Saturday in recognition of Independence Day.

CWL Transformer Explodes
News
1 month ago
VIDEO | Explosion at CWL Substation Caught on Police Dash Camera

Police dash camera captures transformer explosion that briefly leaves 1,200 customers without electricity

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
ASP Highway Safety Offices Launches ‘Be a Sober Driver or Pay the Price’ This Fourth of July

Every year, the days around and including the Fourth of July holiday rank as one of the deadliest periods on the nation’s roads.

Mugshot of a man in a gray inmate jumpsuit standing before a height chart, with Jonesboro Now logo in the top-left corner.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Paragould Man Accused of Possessing Drugs, Gun Near Children

A Paragould man is facing several felony charges after police said he was in possession of drugs and a firearm near children.

Community
1 month ago
July’s Community Clean-Up Scheduled in Jonesboro

The cleanup is free and open to Jonesboro residents.

People in hard hats stand in a line with shovels at a groundbreaking ceremony in front of a sign for the Real Time Crime Center, City of Jonesboro, and a brick building behind them.
Crime & Safety
1 month ago
City Breaks Ground on New E911/Real Time Crime Center in Jonesboro

“This building, once it’s completed, will be more than just four walls and a roof. This building will be the building where lives are saved.”

Banner-style map showing weather updates with bold white text 'WEATHER UPDATES' over a purple-toned map and an upper-right 'Jonesboro Right Now' logo.
Weather Updates
1 month ago
Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas Under Extreme Heat Warning

Craighead County and parts of Northeast Arkansas will be under an extreme heat warning on Thursday.

Police cars with flashing lights blocking a busy highway near a grassy median and trees on a sunny day, with other vehicles stopped nearby.
Traffic
1 month ago
Crews Respond to 3-Vehicle Crash in Jonesboro

Roads have been shut down as crews respond to a three-vehicle crash in Jonesboro.

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