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Raised wooden deck with stairs and hammock beneath a pavilion; sign reads 'Lighthouse Nature Observatory Deck'.
Community
2 weeks ago
Lighthouse Education Cooperative in Bono Partners with Barton’s to Build Nature Observatory Deck

Lighthouse Education Cooperative has partnered with Barton’s to build the Lighthouse Nature Observatory Deck.

Puppy in a blue kiddie pool wearing a red, white, and blue bandana; calico kitten with red necklace on the right panel.
Pet Lovers Guide
2 weeks ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Hank and Aphrodite (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)

Finding a lifelong companion brings unmatched joy to a household, and local adoption is the perfect way to make a meaningful difference right here in Craighead County.

Community
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man to Speak to Craighead County Historical Society About History of U.S.S. Arkansas

A Jonesboro resident will be speaking to the Craighead County Historical Society next week to detail the history and legacy of the U.S.S. Arkansas.

Weather Updates
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s Tornado Sirens Undergoing Maintenance, Upgrades

Work is beginning on upgrading the City of Jonesboro’s tornado siren system.

Group of people in red blazers at a ribbon-cutting in front of a large mural reading 'Welcome to Downtown Jonesboro, Arkansas'.
Arts & Entertainment
2 weeks 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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Education
2 weeks 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.  

Five adults pose with an oversized ARVEST Foundation check for $5,000 to the Single Parent Scholarship Fund, in front of a branded backdrop.
Education
2 weeks 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.

Logo for 'Together We Home Inc' featuring red decorative wordmark, a white house outline with a red heart, and the slogan 'We Home Inc' beneath.
Giving Guide
2 weeks 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.

Two people inspect the front ends of two cars after a collision, with a news logo overlay in the corner.
Local Experts
2 weeks ago
How Arkansas’ Comparative Fault Rule Affects Jonesboro Accident Claims | REES LAW, THE EXPERT

Rees Law Firm in Jonesboro has spent more than 30 years handling personal injury and auto accident claims in Northeast Arkansas.

Jonesboro AR City Council Seal
Sports
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro City Council Indefinitely Tables Ordinance that would Establish Sports Tourism Committee

The committee would have been responsible for determining the best practices, operational methods, and tourism strategies regarding youth sports, serving in a strictly advisory role.