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Jonesboro AR City Council Seal
Sports
51 minutes 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.

Traffic
5 hours ago
Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Changes to Jonesboro’s Public Transit System

GOJO, the city’s public transit system, is seeking public comment as it prepares to make adjustments and changes to its fares and routes, director Lee Wells said during Tuesday’s city council meeting.

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Crime & Safety
6 hours ago
Jonesboro City Council Approves Police Officer Recruitment Incentives

The Jonesboro City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an incentive package plan aimed at recruiting additional qualified police officers to the ranks of the Jonesboro Police Department.

raffic Signals Partially Restored After Crash at Busy Jonesboro Intersection
Traffic
21 hours ago
Busy Intersection Signals Partially Restored Following Morning Crash

Utility crews restored power and returned the signals to a temporary timing cycle after a pickup truck struck a utility pole

City Stars Controversy in Jonesboro Won’t Go Away — Former Coach Challenges Mayor
Community
1 day ago
Public Input Meetings Scheduled for Proposed Park Expansion Grant in Jonesboro

Two public input meetings are scheduled for later in July, inviting residents to provide their opinions on park improvements.

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Outdoors
1 day ago
Paragould Native Appointed to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission

“With the leadership of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, we can ensure that Arkansans can continue to share these resources and traditions.”

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Government & Politics
2 days ago
New State Dashboard Gives Craighead County a Real-Time Look at Spending

The Arkansas Forward Dashboard tracks the state’s progress toward a goal of cutting $300 million in costs by 2030.

Ferris wheel with red cabins in the foreground and the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C., in the background.
Government & Politics
4 days ago
Crawford Urges Americans to Reflect on Nation’s Freedoms as America Marks 250th Anniversary

Arkansas congressman says Independence Day is an opportunity to celebrate liberty and America’s influence around the world

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Opinion & Editorial
4 days ago
OPINION | The Promise of America Isn’t Perfection—It’s Freedom

An America 250 reflection on the enduring power of liberty, opportunity and the belief that each generation can build a better tomorrow.

Panel of speakers on a stage at an Arkansas Press Association event, with flags on either side and a banner reading 'A DAY OF DEBATES' in the background.
Government & Politics
1 week ago
Arkansas Gubernatorial Debate Sans Sanders Focuses on Healthcare, Education

During a debate in Eureka Springs last week, two contenders for Arkansas’ highest office traded sharp words about policy, preparation, and each other’s credentials to lead.

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