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Traffic
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Overturned Cement Truck in Jonesboro Causes Oil Spill, Road Blocked

Crews are at the scene of a single-vehicle accident involving an overturned cement truck at the intersection of Kitchen Street and East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro.

News
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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Labor Day

U.S. flags will be displayed during the day at numerous Jonesboro businesses and office next Monday in recognition of Labor Day.

Sports
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ASGA and Austin Cook to Host 2nd Annual Austin Cook Junior Championship in Jonesboro

The 36-hole championship will feature two rounds of stroke play, with Boys and Girls 14–18 divisions competing over the two-day event.

Business
2 days ago
Simmons Bank to Close Jonesboro Branch in December Amid 26-Location Consolidation

The company said the closures stem from a broader review of its retail network strategy, intended to align with “evolving customer preferences”.

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Fall Guide
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The Foundation of Arts Brings Spooky Fun with ‘House of Villains’ Walkthrough

Fall is bringing all the fun of Halloween to Jonesboro as the Foundation of Arts (FOA) prepares for its new and improved House of Villains walkthrough.

News
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Toxic Algae Warning Issued for Lake Poinsett

State officials are urging the public to stay out of the water at Lake Poinsett after confirming the presence of a harmful algal bloom.

Crime & Safety
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Paragould Traffic Stop Leads to Major Drug Bust; Suspect Held on $150K Bond

A Paragould man is behind bars on several felonies after police said they found nearly 400 grams of meth, multiple firearms, and thousands of dollars in cash while they searched his home following a traffic stop.

Education
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Arkansas State University Enrollment Approaches 19,000, Sets New Fall Record

Fall enrollment increased by 4.7% from the record 17,926 students in 2025, marking the university’s sixth consecutive record-breaking fall or spring semester.

Business
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Arkansas Collections Hit $582.8 Million in August, Surpassing Monthly Projections

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration (DFA) released its General Revenue Report for August 2026 on Wednesday, revealing that state revenue continues to outperform forecasts as Fiscal Year 2027 gets underway.

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News
2 days ago
Jonesboro Public Library Rolls Out New Restrictions Under Act 372

Visitors of the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library and its other branches will see some new restrictions on checking out materials and accessing certain areas of the facility.