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Community
1 year ago
Guest pastor to speak at FUMC Jonesboro Feb. 23

The Rev. Britt Skarda of Little Rock will be the guest preacher this weekend for both services of the First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro, 801 S. Main St.

Education
1 year ago
NYITCOM at A-State student receives inaugural Ritter Family Foundation scholarship

Kirsten Grubb, a third-year medical student at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State), has been awarded the inaugural Ritter Family Foundation scholarship, the medical school and the foundation announced Thursday.

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
Caroline Owens and New Company to perform at KASU’s Bluegrass Monday

Arkansas State University’s public media service, KASU, is hosting its next Bluegrass Monday, which will feature Caroline Owens and New Company.

News
1 year ago
JET, sanitation routes still affected by winter weather

Routes for the Jonesboro Economic Transit (JET) buses and trash pickup are still affected by icy roads.

Sports
1 year ago
A-State falls 60-56 to South Alabama

Izaiyah Nelson recorded his second straight double-double, but the Arkansas State men’s basketball team ultimately dropped a 60-56 outcome to South Alabama Wednesday night inside First National Bank Arena.

Education
1 year ago
Nettleton teacher opening new microschool in Brookland

A Nettleton Public Schools teacher will be opening a microschool for students who may struggle in traditional school settings.

News
1 year ago
Jonesboro Street Department working to clear roads

Jonesboro Street Department workers are working to clear and sand roads in the aftermath of Tuesday’s wintry weather.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro man given $150k bond for alleged meth dealing operation

A Jonesboro man was charged with 10 felonies after officers arrested him as part of a five-month investigation into his alleged drug operation that involved selling meth.

Community
1 year ago
MLK Freedom Trail project discussions rescheduled

The second of three Community Discussions on the monuments for the Martin Luther King Jr. Freedom Trail was canceled due to the weather.

News
1 year ago
Local government offices, clinics closed or under delayed hours due to weather

The wintry weather has caused several local government offices, organizations and clinics to close on Wednesday or open late.