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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Florida Man Accused of $60K Road Work Scam in Jonesboro

A Florida man is facing a felony theft charge after police said he pocketed $60,000 meant for a Jonesboro road project and vanished without starting the work.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Selling Fentanyl, Search Reveals Multiple Pills and Handgun

Jonesboro police arrested a man after they said they found evidence of him selling drugs, including fentanyl. He was also found to be in possession of a handgun.

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News
2 days ago
Burn Ban Lifted in Craighead County

Due to recent rainfall, the ban is lifted effective Friday, April 24, 2026. 

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News
2 days ago
United Way of Northeast Arkansas Celebrates Record Impact at Annual Luncheon

2025 campaign supports nearly 58,000 people, raises $716,000 for regional programs

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Business
2 days ago
Jonesboro Media Group Reimagines Hiring with New “Media Advisor” Role Focused on Business Growth

Local company says today’s marketing demands strategy, accountability, and measurable results — not just ad sales

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Arts & Entertainment
2 days ago
Peter Pan the Ballet coming to FOA in Jonesboro

The production tells the story of the boy who refuses to grow up as he whisks Wendy and her brothers away to Neverland.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Family Crisis Center Hosts Third Annual Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar

This year’s event echoed the national theme designated by the National Sexual Violence Resource Center: “25 Years Stronger: Looking Back, Moving Forward.”

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News
2 days ago
Jonesboro Unilever Facility Announces Job Cuts

Production and shift schedule changes are impacting 57 employees at the Jonesboro Unilever facility.

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