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Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
2 A-State Heritage Sites to host summer Community Scholars Training Program

This summer, the Community Scholars Training Program will be held at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro man given $250K bond on drug, injuring K9 charges

The man was found hiding in the bathtub, so agents sent in the K9.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
U.S. Marshals lead Operation NEON Summer 2025 to combat violent crime in NEA

The U.S. Marshals Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force partnered with local law enforcement agencies in a four-day initiative known as Operation NEON Summer 2025, which aimed to target violent offenders in Craighead and Crittenden Counties. 

Sports
1 year ago
Jonesboro firefighters win awards, break records at regional competition

Members of the Jonesboro Fire Department’s Invincible Combat Fire Challenge Team showed off their skills, won multiple awards and broke a record twice at the 2025 Southwest Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic over the weekend.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged after striking, throwing bricks at vehicle at Jonesboro restaurant

Police responded to a disturbance at a local restaurant involving one suspect, three victims and vehicle damage.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
NWS releases preliminary damage reports from Friday morning storm in Craighead

The National Weather Service issued preliminary damage survey results from the tornado-warned storms in Craighead County on the morning of Friday, May 16. 

News
1 year ago
Pets of the Week May 19

Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations, and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
2 Craighead County residents given $150K bonds in drug case

A Jonesboro man and a Brookland woman are being held on $150,000 bonds after being accused of possessing methamphetamine that later tested positive for fentanyl.

A completed bunk for the Craighead County Detention Center.
News
1 year ago
NEACTC building new bunks for Craighead County jail

Northeast Arkansas Career and Technical Center (NEACTC) students are working to combat the overcrowding issue in the Craighead County Detention Center by building more bunks.

News
1 year ago
UPDATE | $900K settlement in wrongful death lawsuit of Jonesboro man withdrawn

The petition to approve a settlement with some parties named in the wrongful death lawsuit of a Jonesboro man who died in police custody has been withdrawn.