Candidates from both sides of the political aisle gathered Tuesday night for a candidate forum on the Arkansas State University campus.
Early voting will continue until March 2. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.
The City of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to execute flood improvement recommendations from its “Master Watershed Plan.”
According to the proposed lease agreement the city would lease the First United Methodist Church’s Jonesboro youth building.
Meetings were held earlier this week with some certified licensed educators to let them know they would not be recommended for contract renewal next year.
Early voting has begun, and the voting numbers are in for Craighead County.
The next application cycle for the Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17.
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday several appointments to various government boards, with some appointees from Craighead County.
Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested against racial injustice throughout his life and all over the country, including in Jonesboro, died Tuesday at age 84.
An Arkansas State University student with aspirations for a career in public service will spend his summer at Harvard University, gaining experience to support his future goals.