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News
3 months ago
Foster Care Initiative Enrolls Craighead County Youth in Trump Account Savings Program

The program, created under the federal legislation titled “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act”, aims to bridge the financial gap many foster youth face as they transition into adulthood.

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Community
3 months ago
State Officials Announce Fair Housing Outreach Event in Jonesboro

The commission’s outreach effort is designed to connect local residents with critical housing resources, enforce state and federal fair housing and lending laws, and address ongoing industry issues such as appraisal bias

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Sports
3 months ago
Local Couple Aims to Bring Climbing Gym to Jonesboro

Their goal is to create an inclusive environment where individuals of all ages and skill levels can experience the sport of climbing.

Community
3 months ago
Parade, Community Fair Participants Still Being Accepted for Juneteenth in Jonesboro Celebration

Participants for the Juneteenth Parade and Community Fair are still being accepted, event organizers said.

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Local Spotlight
3 months ago
Teenager Organizes Flag Day 5K to Benefit Local Disabled Veterans

The Bay Veterans Memorial will be covered in red, white, and blue later this month as the community gathers for the Flag Day 5K. Local teenager Aden Graham spearheaded the event to provide the community with a local way to support the DAV.

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Outdoors
3 months ago
Westside Warms Up, Returns to Top Spot in Shooting Sports Final

It was very similar to the way things started two years ago, when Westside started cold but was a roaring furnace by the final in winning a state championship.

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Health & Wellness
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 months 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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