Lifestyle
2 years ago
Scouting America – A local Scout Leader’s thoughts on the name change

The name change is part of an effort to be another recreational option in the lives of boys and girls.

Business
2 years ago
Permanent pedestrian signal installed on Johnson

The JPD reports 19 pedestrian accidents on Johnson since 2020, including 3 fatalities and 6 pedestrian incidents categorized as “serious injury.”

Education
2 years ago
Make-A-Wish granted to local elementary student

Jennings and her family will embark on an unforgettable journey to the enchanting island of Oahu, Hawaii.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
Shooting complex firing along

Since its opening, the range has attracted more than 20,000 visitors, has had 865,341 clay pigeons thrown, has 1,973 family memberships and 799 individual memberships, Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Director Danny Kapales said.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
4 Lessons we can learn from the Blue Zones

The Blue Zones are 5 regions around the world where the most centenarians (those that live to 100 years) live.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Jonesboro Farmers Market opens this weekend

The Jonesboro Farmers Market will operate every Saturday from 8 am to 1pm May through October, and every Tuesday from 11 am to 4 pm June through August.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Master Gardener Plant Sale slated a success

All proceeds from the event went to scholarships for Craighead County high school seniors intending to pursue plant sciences at an Arkansas school.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
EV Charging station usage low

“Users are charged $3.46 per hour too use the chargers. An hour is good for 65 miles,” Slade Mitchell, spokesman for CWL, said.

Lifestyle
2 years ago
New trails open at Craighead Forest Park

Today’s speakers included Arkansas’ First Gentleman Bryan Sanders, AR Parks and Rec Director Shea Lewis, Mayor Harold Copenhaver, and others.

Arts & Culture
2 years ago
Touch A Truck event attracts kids and families

Event raises money for NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation’s HOPE Circle