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Government & Politics
2 months ago
NEA Legislator Named Nuclear State Champion

Representative Jack Ladyman has been named a Nuclear State Champion.

News
2 months ago
Arkansas DHS to Host Town Hall in Jonesboro Explaining Work/Community Engagement Requirement for Medicaid Beneficiaries

The town halls are intended to educate beneficiaries of ARHOME about the new work requirement and how to retain coverage.

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Education
2 months ago
Arkansas Boys State to Welcome 580 Students from 200 High Schools, Includes Craighead County Schools

Arkansas Boys State will welcome 580 young men from 200 high schools across the state to its 85th summer session.

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Health & Wellness
2 months ago
Arisa Health to Not Renew Contract for Community Mental Health Centers; 41 Counties, Including Craighead Affected

Arisa Health, which is the designated community mental health center (CMHC) in 41 counties in Arkansas, including all of Northeast Arkansas, will not submit a bid to the State of Arkansas for a new CMHC contract.

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Government & Politics
2 months ago
Jonesboro Lawmaker Jack Ladyman Questions $300M “Secret Project”

Lawmakers back major West Memphis incentive package despite limited details

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Business
2 months ago
Jonesboro Unlimited Awarded $3M for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro Unlimited will use these funds to begin extending wastewater lines to the 612-acre Craighead Technology Park South to further develop it for future industrial growth. 

News
2 months ago
City of Jonesboro Sued by Burrow Estate for Demolishing Former Citizens Bank Building

The estate of Bruce Burrow has sued the City of Jonesboro for demolishing the former Citizens Bank building.

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Government & Politics
2 months ago
Governor Sanders, AEDC Award $25M to 22 Arkansas Communities for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro is included among the 21 other communities awarded funding.

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News
3 months ago
Plans Move Forward for the New Highway 351 Connector in Jonesboro 

The purpose of this project is to improve connectivity, pedestrian and bicyclist safety, and stormwater drainage. 

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Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Discussion Regarding Location for Second Jonesboro Police Station Continues in Committee

The Public Safety Committee on Tuesday heard more discussions regarding the location of a second police station in Jonesboro.