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Summer Fun Guide
2 weeks ago
Super Sam’s Fireworks Ready to Light Up Northeast Arkansas for America’s 250th

As the nation prepares to celebrate a historic milestone this Fourth of July, a local tradition is ready to help Northeast Arkansas mark the occasion in spectacular fashion.

Local Spotlight
3 weeks ago
THE SPOTLIGHT | Jonesboro Woman Provides Sensory-Friendly Haircuts for Special Needs Kids

A Jonesboro woman is working to make haircuts more comfortable for kids with autism, one appointment at a time.

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Home & Garden Guide
3 weeks ago
Protecting More Than Roofs: Hidden Summer Roof Problems Costing Northeast Arkansas Homeowners Money

With summer temperatures and humidity soaring across Northeast Arkansas, the team at Roof Raiders is noticing the same four quiet warning signs popping up in neighborhoods.

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Education
3 weeks ago
Openings Available for Arkansas Early Learning Locations in Jonesboro

AEL provides no-cost Head Start and Early Head Start services to pregnant women and children from birth to age five.

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Business
3 weeks ago
Southern Airways in Jonesboro Changes Route Patterns to Nashville; EAS Contract Renewed

The route adjustment arrives alongside a newly finalized two-year renewal of Southern’s Essential Air Service contract for the Jonesboro market.

Young girl in a lavender dress posing with hands on hips at a charity booth that reads 'Backpack Full of Dreams' with a blue backpack illustration on a backdrop.
Giving Guide
3 weeks ago
​10-Year-Old Jonesboro Girl’s Car Show Raises Over $1,300 for Unhoused Youth

Multiple people came together in Jonesboro to support a 10-year-old girl’s mission to provide stability and opportunity for children without a permanent home.

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Sports
1 month ago
Local Couple Aims to Bring Climbing Gym to Jonesboro

Their goal is to create an inclusive environment where individuals of all ages and skill levels can experience the sport of climbing.

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Local Spotlight
1 month ago
Teenager Organizes Flag Day 5K to Benefit Local Disabled Veterans

The Bay Veterans Memorial will be covered in red, white, and blue later this month as the community gathers for the Flag Day 5K. Local teenager Aden Graham spearheaded the event to provide the community with a local way to support the DAV.

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Outdoors
1 month ago
Westside Warms Up, Returns to Top Spot in Shooting Sports Final

It was very similar to the way things started two years ago, when Westside started cold but was a roaring furnace by the final in winning a state championship.

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Summer Fun Guide
1 month ago
Jonesboro Police Launch ‘NextGen Cadets’ to Bridge the Gap Between Local Youth and Law Enforcement

The initiative aims to build positive relationships between law enforcement and the community’s youth through hands-on demonstrations, shared meals, and a little summer fun.

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