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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
Man Accused of Stabbing Lyft Driver While Drunk in Jonesboro Fight, Given $250K Bond

A man was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond Friday as court documents state that he stabbed his Lyft driver while he was drunk and attempted to steal the driver’s vehicle in a Jonesboro fight.

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Arts & Entertainment
4 months ago
Downtown Jonesboro’s Newest Mural Unveiled in Ribbon Cutting

“Beautification of downtown is so vital,” DJA executive director Sarah Doss said. “[We want] to make this just a place that people love.”

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Crime & Safety
4 months ago
$200K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Arrested in Shots-Fired Investigation

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after deputies said a firearm and drugs were found in his vehicle following a shots-fired investigation.

Sports
4 months ago
A-State Men’s Basketball Announces Promotions Within the 2026-27 Coaching Staff

Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced multiple promotions to new roles ahead of the 2026-27 season.

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Government & Politics
4 months ago
Sanders Announces Appointments, 2 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various government boards and commissions, with some of the appointees from Jonesboro.

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Education
4 months ago
54th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at A-State

The conference will be in August and will feature interest sessions that will be facilitated by teams of trainers.  

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Education
4 months ago
Arvest Foundation Awards $5K Grant to Single Parent Scholarship Fund

The grant will fund scholarships for single parents in Craighead, Baxter and Boone counties.

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Sports
4 months ago
A-State Football Kickoff Party Set for July 30

The event will provide Red Wolves fans an opportunity to connect with the football program ahead of the 2026 season.

Traffic
4 months ago
Arkansas State Police: Increased Speed Enforcement Begins July 10

Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to react to changing traffic conditions, navigate curves safely, and stop in time to avoid a crash.

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Giving Guide
4 months ago
Nonprofit Seeks to Bring Homelessness Support to Jonesboro

“Together We Home” is an initiative led by Rashawn Vaughan that is dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives.

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