Government & Politics
2 months ago
NAACP president speaks on temporary closure of E. Boone Watson Center

The Craighead County NAACP president expressed concern over the temporary closure of the E. Boone Watson Center during public comments of Tuesday’s city council meeting.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
BAM to present ‘Echoes of Silent Migration’ and ‘Taking Up Space’

The exhibitions “Echoes of Silent Migration” and “Taking Up Space” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception on Thursday at Bradbury Art Museum.

Entertainment
2 months ago
NPR Tiny Desk Contest returns to Little Rock with Arkansas Showcase, Jonesboro artist to be featured

Little Rock Public Radio, in collaboration with Arkansas NPR affiliate stations KUAF and KASU, will host the third annual NPR Tiny Desk Contest: Arkansas Showcase, in which a Jonesboro artist will be featured.

Matt Barber named Student Pastor at Cross Church Fayetteville
Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Matt Barber to lead Fayetteville church students

Barber has been named Student Pastor at Cross Church Fayetteville

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
The Price Sisters to perform at Bluegrass Monday on Aug. 25

The Price Sisters Band will perform a concert as part of the Bluegrass Monday concert series presented by KASU 91.9 FM.  

News
2 months ago
Downtown Jonesboro road to be closed Friday for beautification efforts

A temporary road closure will be in effect Friday for a downtown Jonesboro road.

Arts & Culture
2 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.

Food
2 months ago
New tea room in downtown Jonesboro encourages guests to ‘sit down, relax and enjoy’

British tradition comes to Northeast Arkansas at the Holly Blossom Tea Room, downtown Jonesboro’s newest business offering a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea experience.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Porchlight Film Festival debuts new name, expanded vision for 2026

After three years as the Oasis Film and Digital Media Festival, organizers have unveiled a new name and expanded vision.

Arts & Culture
2 months ago
Jonesboro High School set to perform ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ in 2026 after COVID delay

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of a musical, a Jonesboro school is seeking to finish what it started.