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Government & Politics
2 years ago
County Administrator hits ground running after storied career in local government

“I’ve been in public service for 15 years and it’s been an honor to serve this community in my parks capacity and now I’m looking forward to serving in a county capacity in my new role as County Administrator”

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Jonesboro police officer Arrested, placed on Admin Leave

Burns, 27, of Bono, has been with the police department since 2022, attended the police academy with the late Vincent Parks.

Government & Politics
2 years ago
Jonesboro council hears update on Pedestrian and Bike Trail Projects

Shatley said this trail will allow Arkansas State University students walking access to downtown Jonesboro.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Craighead County prepares for WMD with new detection equipment

“You can’t be too careful,” Hamrick said about threats. “You have cases of domestic terrorism as well as several other possible incidents.”

Government & Politics
2 years ago
Brad Noel Wins JP Runoff Election

Noel defeats Andrew Stricklin in a runoff election where 113 voters decided the race.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Monday afternoon accident in Bay changed to “Double Fatality”

Upon arrival, officers located one vehicle in the ditch on the north side of 463 and one vehicle still in the roadway, both with extreme damage.

Government & Politics
2 years ago
Today is Election Day

Voters can cast their ballot from 7:30am to 7:30pm at Walnut Street Baptist Church, 1910 Scenic Rd, in Jonesboro.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
A Mother’s Perspective: “Target Mom” speaks out after son assaulted in Jonesboro Target

“I never in my life expected anything like this to happen to us, and I don’t know how to handle it. I’m having to deal with the fact that I didn’t know that my child was in danger.”

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Update: Names released in Monday afternoon Fatality accident in Bay

Upon arrival, officers located one vehicle in the ditch on the north side of 463 and one vehicle still in the roadway, both with extreme damage.

Government & Politics
2 years ago
New road proposal in Jonesboro causes controversy

The resolution, which hasn’t been decided yet by the Public Works Committee, has already received criticism from a Jonesboro City Council member.