The Craighead County NAACP president expressed concern over the temporary closure of the E. Boone Watson Center during public comments of Tuesday’s city council meeting.
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will be holding its sixth annual Empty Bowls fundraiser next month as it continues its efforts to raise awareness and funds to feed families across Northeast Arkansas.
Just as students prepare to arrive at Arkansas State University for the start of the fall semester, the Office of Emergency Management is announcing its redesignation as a StormReady campus community.
Scouts from across Northeast Arkansas will be joining forces to boost scout numbers during the Crowley’s Ridge District of Scouting America’s first Scout Expo later this month.
The exhibitions “Echoes of Silent Migration” and “Taking Up Space” will open to the public with a 5–7 p.m. opening reception on Thursday at Bradbury Art Museum.
Jonesboro sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules during Labor Day week.
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
Little Rock Public Radio, in collaboration with Arkansas NPR affiliate stations KUAF and KASU, will host the third annual NPR Tiny Desk Contest: Arkansas Showcase, in which a Jonesboro artist will be featured.
A man wanted in another state is now facing a first-degree battery charge in Jonesboro after police said he ran over another man with a vehicle, nearly severing the victim’s foot.
Circuit Judge Charles “Skip” Mooney, Jr. announced Monday he will seek a second term as Circuit Judge, Division 5, for the Second Judicial Circuit.