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Caleigh Parker honored as winner of Light Up Their Hearts in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Community
4 months ago
Caleigh Parker honored with Christmas lights and cash

Caleigh was being honored as the winner of the 7th annual Light Up Their Hearts

Local Spotlight
4 months ago
From Jonesboro to the sea – one sailor’s path to a Navy warship

Airman Williams is a Jonesboro native serving aboard assault ship USS Boxer.

Scotland's sixth birthday one to remember
Community
5 months ago
Facebook plea leads to JPD and community support for little girl’s birthday

What began as a quiet plea on Facebook turned into a heartwarming display of community spirit Saturday

Business
5 months ago
Downtown Jonesboro restoration project honors legacy of late CNI president

What began as a project to revitalize a downtown Jonesboro building has become a tribute to a late business leader and the employees who stayed with his company.

John Lorick, a defensive back on the 1975 undefeated Arkansas State University football team, makes a tackle. ASU celebrates the undefeated team this Saturday at the Texas State game.
Sports
7 months ago
Eleven and Oh and Nowhere to Go

Arkansas State set to recognize undefeated 11-0 football team this weekend

Agriculture
7 months ago
Westside plant science students partner with Opaa! to fill the cafeteria

Students, faculty and staff at Westside High School can enjoy student-grown produce, harvested by advanced plant science students, in the cafeteria thanks to a partnership with Opaa! Food Management, the school’s new food service partner.

News
8 months ago
Lake City Fire Department launches new Junior Firefighter Program

The Lake City Fire Department announced its very first Junior Firefighter Program, which will open to area high school students.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd reflects on nearly 35 years of service

“I can’t say how much my career has meant to me and how fortunate I’ve been. But I also feel very satisfied.”

Education
8 months ago
New Brookland schools superintendent aiming to boost academic ratings, community engagement

“I hope that this will become a place where people are glad to come to work, glad to come to school,” he said.

Community
8 months ago
‘Lord, you’re in all of these schools’: Jonesboro community prays over upcoming school year

Praise and singing filled the halls of Fullness of Joy Ministries Monday night as community members gathered to pray over the starting school year.