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Andrew McGann has been charged with capital murder in connection with the double murder at a state park in Arkansas
Crime & Safety
1 year ago
UPDATE | State Park Murder Suspect Arrested

Andrew McGann, 28, a teacher, charged with two counts capital murder

Business
1 year ago
Jonesboro Regional Chamber to host leadership graduation and celebration event

The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce announced that the Leadership Jonesboro Graduation & Celebration will be held on Friday, Aug. 1, at 6 p.m. at the Arkansas State University Cooper Alumni Center.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Affidavit: Men accused of Jonesboro vehicle theft had multiple key fobs and programming tech, AR-15 pistol inside

Court documents show that four men arrested in Jonesboro for a vehicle break-in were found with a slew of evidence, among which included an AR-15 pistol and a tool used for reprogramming key fobs.

Back to School Guide
1 year ago
School supply lists across Craighead County

With the first day of school just around the corner, many Craighead County families are taking the next few days to prepare for the upcoming academic year. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
$250K bond given for woman in Jonesboro stabbing case

A woman is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after she was arrested in connection with a reported stabbing in Jonesboro.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Committee approves resolution to expand JET service on A-State campus

Arkansas State University could soon be seeing more JET buses and trollies making stops on campus.

Education
1 year ago
A-State accounting student receives $15K PCAOB scholarship

An Arkansas State University student has been awarded a 2025-26 Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB) scholarship, totaling $15,000. 

Elections
1 year ago
Judge Brimhall announces re-election bid for circuit judge

Circuit Judge Doug Brimhall announced his campaign for re-election to the Second Judicial District, Division 4.

Sports
1 year ago
AGFC challenging kids to show off shooting, casting skills in statewide competition

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is challenging students to show off their shooting and casting skills during the 2025 Marksmanship Challenge at the nature centers across the state, including the Jonesboro location. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro dispatchers giving life-saving instructions by phone through new program

A new program is equipping Jonesboro dispatchers to provide immediate, step-by-step medical guidance over the phone during emergencies.