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Community
2 weeks ago
Workshops and classes scheduled in March at Jonesboro library

Several workshops and classes are scheduled in March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

Community
2 weeks ago
Arkansas Imagination Library launches new annual sponsorship program to expand early literacy

Subaru of Little Rock steps forward as the program’s first Presenting Sponsor and commits $65,326 to expand early literacy in Craighead and Faulkner counties.

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Giving Guide
2 weeks ago
Great Clips® hosts community give-back event to support local nonprofits

Great Clips salons in the Jonesboro area are inviting the community to come together for their second annual Community Give-Back Event, happening February 21–27.

Community
2 weeks ago
First-ever Great Big Beautiful Flea Market scheduled in Bay

“In our small way, we’re trying to bring things to our town,” said Tami Hamilton Williams, co-chair of Bay Community Events.

Arts & Entertainment
3 weeks ago
A-State Museum to host annual Through a Child’s Eyes exhibition 

“Most every day, small children see something for the first time…and their brains go bananas with joy and curiosity,” says museum educator Jill Kary.

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Community
3 weeks ago
A first-of-its-kind sensory gym is coming to Jonesboro

Zachary’s Sensory Gym will be a membership-based, nonprofit play area and event space for special needs individuals.

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Arts & Entertainment
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro library hosting various events in March

Several events are scheduled through March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

Business
3 weeks ago
Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced

The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University. 

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Food
3 weeks ago
Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain

According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.

Weather Updates
3 weeks ago
UPDATE | NWS storm spotter training session scheduled in Jonesboro

“Storm spotters are the ‘eyes on the ground’ that provide us ground-truth,” said NWS Memphis warning coordination meteorologist Todd Beal.