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Education
1 year ago
Community celebrates retirement of Jonesboro Public Schools superintendent

Family members, friends, and colleagues gathered Tuesday afternoon to celebrate the accomplishments of outgoing Jonesboro Public Schools superintendent Dr. Kim Wilbanks.

Caraway residents during a previous picnic.
Community
1 year ago
79th annual Caraway 4th of July Picnic back on track

The 79th Annual Caraway 4th of July Picnic is back on track after an outpouring of volunteers showed up to show their support in a meeting Monday night.

Education
1 year ago
2025 staff Distinguished Service Award winners announced

The 32nd annual Distinguished Performance Awards at Arkansas State University were presented to six staff members and one staff group for excellence in a department or team.  

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
2 A-State Heritage Sites to host summer Community Scholars Training Program

This summer, the Community Scholars Training Program will be held at two of the Arkansas State University Heritage Sites.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro man given $250K bond on drug, injuring K9 charges

The man was found hiding in the bathtub, so agents sent in the K9.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
U.S. Marshals lead Operation NEON Summer 2025 to combat violent crime in NEA

The U.S. Marshals Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force partnered with local law enforcement agencies in a four-day initiative known as Operation NEON Summer 2025, which aimed to target violent offenders in Craighead and Crittenden Counties. 

Sports
1 year ago
Jonesboro firefighters win awards, break records at regional competition

Members of the Jonesboro Fire Department’s Invincible Combat Fire Challenge Team showed off their skills, won multiple awards and broke a record twice at the 2025 Southwest Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic over the weekend.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged after striking, throwing bricks at vehicle at Jonesboro restaurant

Police responded to a disturbance at a local restaurant involving one suspect, three victims and vehicle damage.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
NWS releases preliminary damage reports from Friday morning storm in Craighead

The National Weather Service issued preliminary damage survey results from the tornado-warned storms in Craighead County on the morning of Friday, May 16. 

News
1 year ago
Pets of the Week May 19

Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations, and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.