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Government & Politics
19 hours ago
Jonesboro Lawmaker Jack Ladyman Questions $300M “Secret Project”

Lawmakers back major West Memphis incentive package despite limited details

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News
19 hours ago
Trumann woman killed in accident on Rogers Chapel Road

Arkansas State Police report collision involving car and semi-truck

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Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
$950K Bond Set for Jonesboro Sex Offender Accused of Failing to Comply With Reporting Requirements

A Jonesboro sex offender is back behind bars on a much higher bond after police said she failed for the fifth time to comply with reporting requirements.

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Crime & Safety
23 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.

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Business
23 hours ago
Jonesboro Unlimited Awarded $3M for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro Unlimited will use these funds to begin extending wastewater lines to the 612-acre Craighead Technology Park South to further develop it for future industrial growth. 

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1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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.

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