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Elections
3 weeks ago
Candidates Continue Filing for Craighead County Municipal Races

Candidate filings in municipal races across Craighead County are in full swing.

Government & Politics
3 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro Clarifies Zoning Codes in Tractor Supply Relocation Denial

Following a variance denial at a recent Board of Zoning Adjustments (BZA) meeting, the city of Jonesboro is working to clarify the application of its redevelopment codes and explore a potential compromise with TSC.

News
3 weeks ago
Land Auction Scheduled for Craighead, Mississippi, and Poinsett Counties

Bidders will soon have the opportunity to purchase tax-delinquent property across three Northeast Arkansas counties in a single event.

Proposed changes to St. Francis Sunken Lands hunting spark growing opposition in Northeast Arkansas
Outdoors
4 weeks ago
Proposed Changes to St. Francis Sunken Lands Hunting Spark Growing Opposition in Northeast Arkansas

Public meeting planned Thursday in Trumann as hunters, city leaders and AGFC debate future of iconic waterfowl area

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Outdoors
4 weeks ago
AGFC is Revising its Bass Plan for Local Streams – and Wants Local Anglers to Speak Up

Local residents, private property owners along local streams, and area fishermen have until August 9 to complete a public survey to help shape future regional fishing regulations and stream conservation efforts.

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News
4 weeks ago
Craighead County Assessor Explains Why Property Assessments Are Higher for Many Homeowners

Property value assessments have been mailed out to Craighead County residents, with many reporting higher assessments than initially expected.

Community
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Neighborhood Looks to Change Short-Term Rental Rules After Party

Residents of two Jonesboro neighborhoods voiced their concerns about troublesome Airbnb rentals at a recent city council meeting.

Sports
1 month ago
Jonesboro City Council Approves Contracts Regarding Lane Usage for Swim Teams

The Jonesboro City Council unanimously approved two contracts regarding pool lane usage agreements for two local competitive swim teams.

Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Weiner Councilman Charged with Stalking After ASP Investigation

A Weiner councilman turned himself in at the Poinsett County Detention Center, where he was charged with three counts of stalking.

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Community
1 month ago
Bay and Lake City Among Recipients of $12.52M in Arkansas Community Grants

Out of 88 grants awarded statewide from the Community Development Block Grant and State Rural Community Grant programs, two went directly to Craighead County municipalities under the Rural Community Grant Program.