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Business
2 years ago
Updates regarding Citizens Bank building safety concerns

“I am hopeful that there is a simple remedy to ensure it is safe, but if not, I will take the necessary steps to resolve the issue for good.”

Arts & Entertainment
2 years ago
BBQ Fest still on schedule

Although Main Street from Washington Ave. to Monroe Ave. is temporarily closed now due to a possible building safety concern, the closure will not affect the festival a bit.

Education
2 years ago
A-State “Inter-HOWL-actic” Homecoming set for October

Arkansas State University will host astronomical Homecoming celebrations from Sept. 30 through Oct. 4 with this year is “Inter-HOWL-actic, a Mission to Homecoming” theme.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Unknown suspect threatens victim with gun to play a game

An unknown suspect threatened a victim with a gun after he said he was done playing a game.

News
2 years ago
‘Building safety concern’ prompts road closure

Main Street from Washington Ave. to Huntington Ave. has been temporarily closed due to a possible building safety concern.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Alabama man found with gun and drugs on Interstate 555

An Alabama man was found with drugs and a gun on Monday.

Community
2 years ago
Schools continue to adjust to LEARNS’ required community service learning

After a year of changes brought forth by the LEARNS Act, schools across Arkansas are still adjusting to many of the new requirements. One such requirement is Community Service Learning (CSL), which requires high school students to complete 75 community service hours before they can graduate.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Person who made threat to Brookland Public Schools in custody

The school went into lockdown at 10:27 a.m. after receiving a threat Wednesday morning

Government & Politics
2 years ago
Jonesboro Firefighters Local 3718 endorse Mayor Harold Copenhaver for re-election

“It is an incredible honor to receive this endorsement,” Copenhaver said.

Obituaries
2 years ago
Sharon Jo Holland

January 14, 1949 – September 25, 2024