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4 weeks ago
Accident in Jonesboro Kills Brookland Man

According to a fatal accident report from the Arkansas State Police, David Ray, 60, of Brookland, was killed on Highway 18 at Nestle Way in Jonesboro.

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News
4 weeks ago
Craighead County Road Department Announces Road Closure

The Craighead County Road Department has announced the temporary closure of sections of County Road 928.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Active Shooter Alert on A-State Campus

Heavy police presence in area near Unity Park

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Arrested for Felony Domestic Battery After Violating No-Contact Order

A Jonesboro man with a history of domestic violence is back behind bars after police said he gave a fake name to cover up assaulting the same victim a judge previously ordered him to stay away from.

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Crime & Safety
4 weeks ago
Florida Man Accused of $60K Road Work Scam in Jonesboro

A Florida man is facing a felony theft charge after police said he pocketed $60,000 meant for a Jonesboro road project and vanished without starting the work.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Selling Fentanyl, Search Reveals Multiple Pills and Handgun

Jonesboro police arrested a man after they said they found evidence of him selling drugs, including fentanyl. He was also found to be in possession of a handgun.

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News
1 month ago
Plans Move Forward for the New Highway 351 Connector in Jonesboro 

The purpose of this project is to improve connectivity, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and stormwater drainage. 

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News
1 month ago
Burn Ban Lifted in Craighead County

Due to recent rainfall, the ban is lifted effective Friday, April 24, 2026. 

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Family Crisis Center Hosts Third Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar

This year’s event echoed the national theme designated by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center: “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward.”

News
1 month ago
Crash on Highland in Jonesboro Results in Fatality

The Jonesboro Police Department said a crash on Wednesday night resulted in a death.

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