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Education
8 months ago
A-State wins grant to study rural election practices

Amid declining trust in the electoral system and growing efforts to improve it, a group at Arkansas State University is studying election administration with support from a new grant the institution has secured.

Education
8 months ago
Nettleton Public Schools seeks millage increase in November, Q&A session to be held

Voters will decide on a proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools during the special election in November.

News
8 months ago
International ShakeOut Day to take place Oct. 16

Largest global earthquake drill promotes preparedness among Arkansans.

Community
8 months ago
Downtown Jonesboro roads to be closed Wednesday

Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed on Wednesday for the Jonesboro High School homecoming parade.

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Crime & Safety
8 months ago
ASP: 3 dead in Cross County plane crash, 2 from Jonesboro

Arkansas State Police confirmed that three people, two of whom were from Jonesboro, died in a plane crash in Cross County on Monday.

Education
8 months ago
A-State launches Trailblazer Scholarship for high-achieving incoming freshmen

A new scholarship is enabling students to attend Arkansas State University tuition-free, eliminating financial barriers.

News
8 months ago
Craighead County road to temporarily close Wednesday

A Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.

Community
8 months ago
Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation seeking parade participants

The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation is looking for participants for its 2025 Veterans Parade.

Community
8 months ago
Mutual Aid Fair coming to downtown Jonesboro

A few community members will come together this weekend to bring a Mutual Aid Fair to downtown Jonesboro.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
Affidavit: Man put gun to wife’s head, fired shot during assault in Jonesboro

A California man is being held in the Craighead County Detention Center on a $500,000 cash-only bond after police said he slammed his wife’s head into the ground and fired a handgun while she pushed it away from her.