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Community
1 month ago
Jonesboro Library Launches ‘Library to Go’ Service to Homebound Jonesboro Residents  

Participants may receive up to four books per delivery, selected by library staff from a personalized request list using materials available from the library’s collections.

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Education
1 month ago
University of Central Arkansas Announces Spring 2026 Presidential Scholars and Dean’s List, Jonesboro Students Among Honorees

Eligibility on the Dean’s List requires at least a 3.5 GPA with a minimum course load of 12 credit hours.

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News
1 month ago
Foster Care Initiative Enrolls Craighead County Youth in Trump Account Savings Program

The program, created under the federal legislation titled “One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act”, aims to bridge the financial gap many foster youth face as they transition into adulthood.

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Community
1 month ago
State Officials Announce Fair Housing Outreach Event in Jonesboro

The commission’s outreach effort is designed to connect local residents with critical housing resources, enforce state and federal fair housing and lending laws, and address ongoing industry issues such as appraisal bias

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Weather Updates
1 month ago
Jonesboro, Craighead County to be Under Heat Advisory Tuesday

A heat advisory will be in effect for much of Northeast Arkansas, including Craighead County, on Tuesday.

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Crime & Safety
1 month ago
Jonesboro Police Department Releases More Details About K9 Attack on Officer

The Jonesboro Police Department released more information Monday after one of its officers was attacked by a K9 over the weekend.

Community
1 month ago
Parade, Community Fair Participants Still Being Accepted for Juneteenth in Jonesboro Celebration

Participants for the Juneteenth Parade and Community Fair are still being accepted, event organizers said.

A shooting has been reported Sunday at the same address as a Saturday night shooting in Jonesboro
Crime & Safety
2 months ago
Jonesboro Police Officer Attacked by K9 Officer

Jonesboro police officer was attacked early Sunday by a K9 officer during an article search in a Jonesboro West End neighborhood.

Sports
2 months ago
A-State Football to Celebrate Trio of Historic Anniversaries During 2026 Season

The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced it will celebrate three anniversaries associated with its football program’s rich history at a pair of home games during the Red Wolves’ 2026 season.

Education
2 months ago
Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Mississippi River Symposium This Fall

“We hope anyone interested in the history of the region and in the Mississippi River will make plans to attend.”

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