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Community

1 year ago

Ag for Autism hosts Community Fest 2025 this Saturday

This is the third year for the event at The Gardens at Harmony

$100K bond set for man accused of strangling wife

Crime & Safety

1 year ago

$100K bond set for man accused of strangling wife

The victim said she began feeling her body go weak as she started seeing spots

Bay man accused of leading officers on chase during attempted traffic stop, given $125K cash-only bond

Crime & Safety

1 year ago

Bay man accused of leading officers on chase

Suspect flees, then tased by an Arkansas State trooper

Man accused of hit-and-run involving ambulance while driving drunk

Crime & Safety

1 year ago

Man accused of hit-and-run involving ambulance while driving drunk

Accident happened on Cottage Home Trail

Jonesboro Salvation Army to hold special summer red kettlet campaign

Community

1 year ago

Salvation Army hosts Christmas in July

Need drives special summer red kettle campaign

Crime & Safety

1 year ago

Three officers receive new rank at JPD promotion ceremony

“Bringing in younger leadership and getting them prepared for the future is important” Chief Rick Elliott

Business

1 year ago

Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro’s Back-to-School and Fall & Winter Shopping Event returns with huge savings

Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year: the Back-to-School Fall & Winter Shopping Event.

Private club permit issues in Arkansas State University Student Pavilion

News

1 year ago

City approves private club permit in ASU Pavilion

The “Den Zone” would be a place for food, drinks and entertainment on campus.

Crime & Safety

1 year ago

Third suspect in June aggravated robbery case given $500K bond

Incident happened on Mary Jane Drive on June 12

Crime & Safety

1 year ago

Affidavit: Man forced victim at gunpoint to call him “Daddy”

Man put gun in victim’s mouth; Incident recorded on phone video

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Crime & Safety

10 hours ago

Former Craighead County Detention Officer Accused of Touching Juvenile Inmate Inappropriately

Evidence indicates the officer coerced a juvenile female inmate into inappropriate contact in exchange for avoiding extra jail time.

Crime & Safety

11 hours ago

Jonesboro Man Accused of Residential Burglary, Sending Victim Threatening Messages

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he broke into a woman’s home, stole cash, and warned her not to involve law enforcement.

Community

11 hours ago

‘Where Stories Live’ Kicks Off Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library’s 2026 Speaker Series

This free event is open to ages 13 and older and will explore the stories, traditions, people, and places that have shaped Craighead County.

Crime & Safety

11 hours ago

$150K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Resisting Arrest While Holding Baby

Police said Jeremiah Jones rammed his partner’s vehicle with a child inside, put a baby in danger during a high-risk stop and resisted arrest.

Back to School Guide

15 hours ago

Swept Away Janitorial Pledges $22,000 to Support Student Backpack Food Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year

The backpack program provides students with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to take home over weekends and school breaks, helping ensure they have access to meals when school cafeterias are closed.