Government & Politics
1 month ago
City of Jonesboro expands online tools on its website

Several new online tools are now on the City of Jonesboro’s website to provide “greater transparency, efficiency and opportunities for community engagement,” according to a City of Jonesboro news release.

Government & Politics
1 month ago
Jonesboro city council approves over $3M lien on former Citizens Bank property

The Jonesboro city council unanimously approved a resolution placing a municipal lien on property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.

Government & Politics
1 month ago
Northeast Arkansas farmers meet with government officials to discuss farming crisis

Hundreds of Northeast Arkansas farmers gathered to discuss current farming concerns with government officials Tuesday morning in a town hall meeting.

Sports & Outdoors
1 month ago
A&P Commission hears updates on construction of Jonesboro sports complex

Construction updates about the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center were presented at Tuesday’s Advertising and Promotions Commission meeting.

Weather News
1 month ago
Sanders issues executive order allocating $1.5M for communities affected by April storms, flooding

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order on Wednesday allocating more funding for communities affected by the severe storms and flooding in April.

Government & Politics
1 month ago
Committee advances over $3M lien on former Citizens Bank property

The Finance and Administration Council Committee advanced a resolution Tuesday that would place a municipal lien on property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.

Doug Formon announces candidacy for Craighead County Quorum Court District 9
Government & Politics
1 month ago
Doug Formon seeks position on Quorum Court

Formon will run for District 9 Justice of the Peace currently held by Josh Longmire

News
1 month ago
Southwest Drive/Parker Road project about to begin

6 million dollar project projected to be completed in late 2026

Government & Politics
2 months ago
NAACP president speaks on temporary closure of E. Boone Watson Center

The Craighead County NAACP president expressed concern over the temporary closure of the E. Boone Watson Center during public comments of Tuesday’s city council meeting.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
Circuit Judge Mooney announces he’s seeking reelection

Circuit Judge Charles “Skip” Mooney, Jr. announced Monday he will seek a second term as Circuit Judge, Division 5, for the Second Judicial Circuit.