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Crime & Safety
16 hours ago
Brookland Man Held on $150K Bond for 20 Counts of Possession or Use of Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Brookland man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was uploading multiple images and videos online of children performing sexual acts.

News
19 hours ago
City of Jonesboro Sued by Burrow Estate for Demolishing Former Citizens Bank Building

The estate of Bruce Burrow has sued the City of Jonesboro for demolishing the former Citizens Bank building.

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Government & Politics
19 hours ago
Governor Sanders, AEDC Award $25M to 22 Arkansas Communities for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro is included among the 21 other communities awarded funding.

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Education
20 hours ago
Quiz Bowl State Champions Determined, Jonesboro Schools in Final Standings

The 2026 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals held at Arkansas TV Saturday, April 25.

Community
21 hours ago
May Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled in Jonesboro

Jonesboro’s next Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled for early May.

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Education
23 hours ago
Top Sciences and Mathematics Students Named during Convocation of Scholars

The Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University recognized its most outstanding graduating students during the 2025-26 academic year.

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Education
2 days ago
School Closings

Some schools have announced early dismissals in response to incoming severe weather.

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Community
2 days ago
Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas’s Annual Ride Against Trafficking Scheduled

Motorcyclists, bikers and Jeep drivers can soon ride to help end human trafficking.

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