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Business
2 years ago
What would you do with $100,000? VPA Students answer and win big

The Stock Market Game challenges students in grades 4-12 to grow a hypothetical $100,000 portfolio over the course of 13 weeks. Winners receive cash prizes, awards, and recognition. 

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Man gets $175,000 bond for threats with knife

The victim was able to get back into his vehicle and go to the front of the business where he notified employees what occurred. When officers arrived, they found Eakes at a neighboring business and took him into custody.

Sports
2 years ago
A-State Men’s Golf Heading to NCAA Championships’ Austin Regional

A-State will play a practice round Sunday, May 12 before opening competition on Monday, May 13 at 7:30 a.m.

Arts & Entertainment
2 years ago
Library adjusts to less Funding

The library has come under fire since placing a gay pride exhibit in the children’s section in June 2021.

Business
2 years ago
FBI report: Seniors getting scammed in big numbers

When someone in Jonesboro gets scammed by an out-of-state or out-of-country entity, people ask him what the police can do about it… “Nothing,” he said.

Business
2 years ago
Homegrown Hero promoted to Executive Director at St. Bernards

Shatley says, “I consider Jonesboro my hometown. I have friends and colleagues here that make it a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.”

Giving Guide
2 years ago
United Way celebrates with annual luncheon

Over $600,000 invested locally in 2023

Health & Wellness
2 years ago
4 Lessons we can learn from the Blue Zones

The Blue Zones are 5 regions around the world where the most centenarians (those that live to 100 years) live.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Jonesboro man gets 3 years in prison for burning young boy

Medical experts said a shower’s hot water couldn’t have caused the burns that the boy suffered.

Crime & Safety
2 years ago
Bay couple held on Juvenile Rape charges, both receive $2.5 Million bonds

Bay Police were contacted about possible child abuse, a search warrant was conducted at a residence in Bay, and multiple inappropriate items described by the victims were found at the residence.