Crime
4 months 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 & Outdoors
4 months 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
4 months 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 News
4 months 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. 

Lifestyle
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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
4 months 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UPDATE | $900K settlement in wrongful death lawsuit of Jonesboro man withdrawn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settlement with some parties named in the wrongful death lawsuit of a Jonesboro man who died in police custody has been withdrawn.

News
4 months ago
Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation to celebrate Memorial Day

The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation (CCVMF) will sponsor this year’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 26.  

Government & Politics
4 months ago
St. Louis, Nashville Flights Threatened

Trump 2026 budget would make cuts nationwide to the Essential Air Service

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