Education
6 months ago
Law graduate and Miss Arkansas USA: Olivia Halsey’s dual triumph

After balancing law school, clerkships, and public service, Olivia Halsey, who grew up in Jonesboro, is graduating with a Juris Doctor – and a new title: Miss Arkansas USA 2025.

Students during a previous Spanish Camp.
Arts & Culture
6 months ago
Jonesboro’s El Centro Hispano to host summer language camps for kids

As summer approaches, El Centro Hispano (The Hispanic Center) will be providing educational programs for kids with the center’s Spanish Camp and its free La Escuelita Summer Program.

News
6 months ago
Bay School District no longer under lockdown

Bay School District was on lockdown earlier on Thursday due to a reported threat outside of the school.

Crime
6 months ago
Police: Tennessee woman found in Jonesboro with stolen car

A Tennessee woman is being held on a $100,000 bond after police said they found her with a stolen car in Jonesboro. 

News
6 months ago
Airport Road to be shut down at railroad crossing

Airport Road will be shut down at the railroad crossing for the rest of the day.

Dr. Shane Speights (center), dean of New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, teaches medical students in the school’s simulation lab. A recent report showed that the Jonesboro-based medical school generated an estimated $44.6 million in economic impact during the 2022-23 fiscal year.
Wellness
6 months ago
Report: NYITCOM at A-State generates $44.6M in economic impact

New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine’s Arkansas campus generated an estimated $44.6 million in economic impact during the 2022-23 fiscal year, according to a recent study conducted by Parker Strategy Group.

Crime
6 months ago
Jonesboro man given $1M bond in drug case

A Jonesboro man is facing multiple drug-related charges after a traffic stop led officers to a marijuana discovery.

Crime
6 months ago
Jonesboro man given $500K bond in sexual assault case

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 bond after being accused of sexually assaulting a child.

Sports & Outdoors
6 months ago
3rd annual A-State football kickoff party scheduled

The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced its third annual A-State Football Kickoff Party, which will be held on Saturday, Aug. 2, at Embassy Suites of Jonesboro.

Business
6 months ago
Meet Me On Main featured business: Viet Kitchen

“People were supporting us and they were very kindhearted. But we are very excited now since the road is open.”

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