Education
1 month ago
Brookland Public Schools calling for millage increase in March election

Due to significant growth at the Brookland School District, the district’s school board passed a resolution Monday night calling for an election to raise its millage rate.

News
1 month ago
Arvest Foundation awards grant to CASA in Craighead, Greene, and Poinsett Counties

The $4,000 grant will help recruit, train, and support volunteer advocates for children in foster care.

Government & Politics
1 month ago
Craighead County Quorum Court discusses 2026 budget

The Craighead County Quorum Court discussed its 2026 operating budget Monday night.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
Jonesboro hires new grants and community development director

Chris Richey hired for economic and community development role in Jonesboro.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
Jonesboro city council approves construction manager for E-911/Real Time Crime Center

Bailey Contractors named construction manager; Bracket-Krennerich named architect for E-911/Real Time Crime Center.

Education
2 months ago
Millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools passes

The millage rate for Nettleton Public Schools (NPS) will increase by 4.8 mills.

Education
2 months ago
A-State debate team wins first place at Arkansas Student Congress 

The Arkansas State University debate team recently participated in the annual Arkansas Student Congress, sweeping the competition by placing first and earning over a dozen individual awards. 

Government & Politics
2 months ago
State House races set

Three of the five house districts will have races in the 2026 election cycle; the two state senators are in the middle of four-year terms and not up for election in 2026

Business
2 months ago
The CCCF announces grant programs for local nonprofits

New grant programs are available to nonprofits through the Craighead County Community Foundation.

Education
2 months ago
Early voting for Nettleton Public Schools millage continues

Early voting for the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools continued this week.