As Jonesboro’s population continues to grow, the city is looking to expand the coverage of its tornado sirens.
A search for two people with active warrants at a Jonesboro hotel on Monday resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and meth, leading to multiple arrests.
A high-risk sex offender was arrested after police said he failed to report an address change and moved just steps away from two public parks in Jonesboro.
Court documents stated that a fight at a Jonesboro business escalated into a chaotic scene involving multiple weapons, including a shotgun.
During his sixth State of the City address, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver outlined progress across infrastructure, public safety, connectivity, and long-term planning.
“People showed up to the polls and now it’s time for me to show up and do my part,” Allen said.
With tax filing season underway, Arvest Bank is urging consumers and businesses to stay alert and take proactive steps to protect themselves from tax-related identity theft.
The luncheon will feature an appearance and proclamation from Mayor Harold Copenhaver and a keynote address from Judge Barbara Halsey.
Jaxon Anderson was sentenced to a total of 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
Another suspect has been arrested in connection with an investigation in which thousands of dollars were lost as part of a Jonesboro bank fraud scheme.