Government & Politics
1 month ago
Sanders announces appointments, 1 from Jonesboro

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

Weather News
1 month 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.

Government & Politics
1 month 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
1 month 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.

Education
1 month ago
Nettleton Public Schools seeks millage increase in November, Q&A session to be held

Voters will decide on a proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools during the special election in November.

Education
2 months ago
Students take part in inaugural Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy

Eight Arkansas State University students are participating in the inaugural Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy hosted by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute.

News
2 months ago
Caraway Road expansion aiming to improve traffic flow, pedestrian safety

The City of Jonesboro is taking the next step in a long-awaited project to expand a portion of Caraway Road to not only improve traffic, but also make sure pedestrians are safe.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
Craighead County quorum court approves study on combining offices of treasurer, collector

The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday unanimously approved an ordinance that would authorize a study on combining the offices of County Treasurer and Collector.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
Barnes announces re-election for Craighead County quorum court

Garrett Barnes has announced his re-election for Justice of the Peace District 2.

Police Chief Rick Elliott reviews police activity after one year of the Downtown Jonesboro Entertainment District
Government & Politics
2 months ago
One year of downtown entertainment district

Police Chief reviews police activity in the entertainment district area