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Health & Wellness
6 days ago
A Strained Balancing Act: Inside Craighead County’s Modern Opioid Crisis

Addressing the crisis requires a balancing act between law enforcement, the judicial system, and a healthcare sector that is rewriting its relationship with pain management.

Community
7 days ago
Jonesboro Library Announces Summer Reading Challenge

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting young readers and their families to join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
City Combats 25-Officer Shortage with $12,000 Sign-On Incentives for Experienced Police

The City of Jonesboro is moving forward with new financial incentives to bolster the ranks of the Jonesboro Police Department amid ongoing regional law enforcement staffing challenges.

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Community
1 week ago
Living Legends Honorees Named at Eighth Annual Event at A-State

More than 30 people have been honored as Living Legends since the award’s inception in 2019.  

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Arts & Entertainment
1 week ago
Jonesboro Art Teachers Receive Awards from JUH Lions

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club recently presented three veteran art teachers with Dalstrom Distinguished Service Awards during school ceremonies.

Garth Brooks speaks during the induction of Allen Reynolds into the Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame at the Arkansas Country Music Awards at Reynolds Performance Hall on June 1, 2026, in Conway, Arkansas. (Photo by Jason Epperson/Eppic Shots)
News
1 week ago
Garth Brooks Makes Surprise Appearance at Arkansas Country Music Awards; The Fox wins Station of the Year

Garth Brooks Surprise, Hall of Fame Honors and Local Winners Highlight 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards

Education
1 week ago
Secure Foundation Counseling Named Provider for Success Academy

The transition comes after the campus’ previous provider, Methodist Family Health, unexpectedly notified school officials that they could no longer provide services to the Success Academy.

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
City of Jonesboro Receives Federal Grant to Enhance Officer Safety with New Protective Equipment

The funding supports the purchase of 38 new Armor Express Raven 2.0 tactical SWAT carrier systems for JPD officers.

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Education
1 week ago
How Families Can Use Arkansas 529 Plans for Jonesboro Higher Education

The statewide Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan issued a reminder last week about the benefits of educational savings accounts.

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Summer Fun Guide
1 week ago
Reading Retreat for A-State Heritage Museum Southern Tenant Farmers Museum

The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.