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Weather Updates
10 months ago
UPDATE | Downed power lines, outages reported in Craighead County after Friday morning storms

Communities in Craighead County are reporting damage after severe storms blew through the area Friday morning.

Sports
10 months ago
A-State Esports team wins NECC championship

With its first national title in hand, the Arkansas State University Esports team is looking forward to future team play.

Severe Weather Possible Friday May 16
News
10 months ago
Severe Weather Threat Friday

Hail and damaging winds appear to be the main threat

Education
10 months ago
Law graduate and Miss Arkansas USA: Olivia Halsey’s dual triumph

After balancing law school, clerkships, and public service, Olivia Halsey, who grew up in Jonesboro, is graduating with a Juris Doctor – and a new title: Miss Arkansas USA 2025.

Students during a previous Spanish Camp.
Arts & Entertainment
10 months ago
Jonesboro’s El Centro Hispano to host summer language camps for kids

As summer approaches, El Centro Hispano (The Hispanic Center) will be providing educational programs for kids with the center’s Spanish Camp and its free La Escuelita Summer Program.

News
10 months ago
Bay School District no longer under lockdown

Bay School District was on lockdown earlier on Thursday due to a reported threat outside of the school.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Police: Tennessee woman found in Jonesboro with stolen car

A Tennessee woman is being held on a $100,000 bond after police said they found her with a stolen car in Jonesboro. 

News
10 months ago
Airport Road to be shut down at railroad crossing

Airport Road will be shut down at the railroad crossing for the rest of the day.

Dr. Shane Speights (center), dean of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, teaches medical students in the school’s simulation lab. A recent report showed that the Jonesboro-based medical school generated an estimated $44.6 million in economic impact during the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Education
10 months ago
Report: NYITCOM at A-State generates $44.6M in economic impact

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Arkansas campus generated an estimated $44.6 million in economic impact during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to a recent study conducted by Parker Strategy Group.

Crime & Safety
10 months ago
Jonesboro man given $1M bond in drug case

A Jonesboro man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop led officers to a marijuana discovery.