Education
5 months ago
New Brookland schools superintendent aiming to boost academic ratings, community engagement

“I hope that this will become a place where people are glad to come to work, glad to come to school,” he said.

Crime
5 months ago
Man with ‘history of fleeing and violence’ accused of spitting on officer’s face, threatening jailer during arrest in Jonesboro

A man faces several charges after Jonesboro police said he spat on an officer’s face after he was caught in a foot chase and threatened to kill a jailer during arrest.

Education
5 months ago
Jonesboro fraternity holds third annual Back to School haircut event for students

Fraternity members helped Jonesboro students prepare for the new school year by offering free haircuts.

google street view of the sign in front of the Jonesboro Public Library
News
5 months ago
Jonesboro library to offer temporary curbside pickup

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will soon be offering temporary curbside pickup in light of recent HVAC issues.

News
5 months ago
Arkansas Highway Safety Office cautions public to drive sober or get pulled over

The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day holiday periods from happening again.

Wellness
5 months ago
ARcare clinic and pharmacy coming to Brookland

A full-service medical clinic and pharmacy is coming to Brookland, as ARcare prepares to open its first location in the city.

Sports & Outdoors
5 months ago
Lighthouse Education Cooperative to host trap shooting tournament fundraiser

The Lighthouse Education Cooperative announced it will be holding its inaugural Lighthouse Clay Classic Trap Tournament to support special needs children in Northeast Arkansas.

Business
5 months ago
Jonesboro city officials break ground on new airport terminal

The Jonesboro Airport Commission broke ground Tuesday on a new terminal to replace the facility lost in the 2020 tornado.

Government & Politics
5 months ago
Committee advances study on combining offices of Craighead County treasurer, collector to quorum court

A Craighead County committee on Monday voted to advance to the quorum court an ordinance that would authorize a study on combining the offices of County Treasurer and Collector.

Arts & Culture
5 months ago
Jonesboro artist to host pet-friendly art show benefiting NEAHS

 In celebration of National Dog Day, a Jonesboro-based artist will be hosting her first “Paws for a Cause” Art Show, benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS), later this month at Native Brew Works.

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