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Food
8 months ago
Jonesboro restaurants, food bank brace for impact of SNAP benefits pause

Restaurants and organizations in Jonesboro are working on making sure families are fed as a pause in federal food aid has been approaching.

Food
8 months ago
Sanders allocates $500K in funding for Arkansas food banks

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday that she is directing $500,000 to six food bank networks across Arkansas and will be considering additional allocations on a weekly basis should the government shutdown continue.

Food
9 months ago
DHS warning of possible delay, disruption in SNAP benefits if shutdown continues

Arkansans enrolled in SNAP should prepare for a possible delay or disruption in their November benefits if the federal government shutdown continues, the Arkansas Department of Human Services said.

Education
9 months ago
Proposed Nettleton Public Schools millage increase discussed at special meeting

Community members and school officials met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Task force recommends Washington Avenue location for E-911 Center

Members of the Capital Bond Task Force unanimously decided their pick for the location of the new E-911/Real Time Crime Center

Task Force to recommend location for new E-911 Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Crime & Safety
9 months ago
E-911 Center location to be decided

Capital Improvement Bond Task Force set to meet Tuesday afternoon

Government & Politics
9 months ago
Sanders announces appointments, 1 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced appointments to various commissions, with one being from Jonesboro.

Weather Updates
9 months ago
Sanders allocates more funding for April storms, flooding relief

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order authorizing more disaster relief funding in response to April’s severe storms and flooding.

Election Guide
9 months ago
Ladyman announces re-election campaign for Arkansas House District 32

Rep. Jack Ladyman (R-Jonesboro) announced he intends to run for re-election for District 32 in the Arkansas House of Representatives.

Education
9 months ago
A-State wins grant to study rural election practices

Amid declining trust in the electoral system and growing efforts to improve it, a group at Arkansas State University is studying election administration with support from a new grant the institution has secured.

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