Obituaries
1 year ago
Daniel Ray “Danny” Easley

July 30, 1947 – November 6, 2024

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Jeremy Terrell issues statement following third-place finish

“It was not what we wanted, but the people’s will is what’s important. We have to fix problems and I hope the other two paid enough attention.”

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Jonesboro mayoral candidate L.J. Bryant says he’s excited about runoff

Cheers erupted from L.J. Bryant supporters when he took the stage at his watch party Tuesday night at the Huntington Lounge as unofficial election results were announced.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Mayor Harold Copenhaver reacts to run-off news

“I’ll approach it (the runoff) in the same way that I do mayor. I’ll wake up tomorrow, I’ll look forward and progress toward what we need to do to become mayor for the next four years.”

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Dan Sullivan wins State Senate District 20 seat

Republican incumbent Sen. Dan Sullivan has won the State Senate District 20 seat by over 6,000 votes.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Sales tax to fund jail improvements does not pass

Sheriff says he may have to look for room in neighboring jails to house county inmates in the near-term

Government & Politics
1 year ago
Jonesboro library budget to remain the same after millage increase fails

The millage for the Jonesboro/Craighead Public Library will remain the same after an initiative to increase the budget to two mills failed by over 4,800 votes.

Government & Politics
1 year ago
FINAL: Election Roundup

Incumbent Mayor Harold Copenhaver leads in early voting

Government & Politics
1 year ago
The voting numbers so far in Craighead County

Over 6,500 more voters have already hit the polls today in Craighead County.