Government & Politics
3 months ago
Barnes, Williams to host town hall in Jonesboro

A Craighead County Justice of the Peace and a Jonesboro City Councilmember will be hosting a town hall next week to discuss how city and county governments can work together to solve various issues. 

Education
3 months ago
Sanders announces merit bonuses for more than 4,200 Arkansas teachers

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Education announced Tuesday that more than 4,200 of Arkansas’ educators will receive up to $10,000 bonuses through the LEARNS Merit Teacher Incentive Fund Program.

Jonesboro council member L.J. Bryant residency questioned
Government & Politics
3 months ago
Council Member Residency Questioned

L.J. Bryant says he is living outside his ward, but intends to return

Government & Politics
4 months ago
Jonesboro city council approves $17.5M revenue bond ordinance

The Jonesboro city council on Tuesday, by a vote of 9-3, approved a $17.5 million revenue bond ordinance, which provides funding for various capital improvement projects.

Arts & Culture
4 months ago
Juneteenth – What’s open and closed in Jonesboro?

The Juneteenth holiday is today, and certain offices and services in Jonesboro may be closed. 

Education
4 months ago
Jonesboro schools working to implement ‘Bell to Bell, No Cell Act’ requirements

With the “Bell to Bell, No Cell Act,” also known as Act 122, scheduled to go into effect in August, Jonesboro schools have begun to plan for the upcoming changes.

News
4 months ago
Advertising and Promotion Commission discusses future Jonesboro projects

The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion Commission discussed several potential long-term projects on Monday, including reducing a downtown road to one lane, mosquito abatement and more.

District 30 State Representative Fran Cavenaugh announces she will not seek re-eleciton in 2026
Government & Politics
4 months ago
Cavenaugh, Longmire Make Announcements

Cavenaugh to not run for re-election, Longmire will run for District 30 seat

News
4 months ago
“No Kings” Protest Held

Jonesboro protest joins similar events held across the country

Government & Politics
4 months ago
Site prep begins for fire station in Monette

Site prep work has begun for the new fire department station in Monette, AR.

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