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Outdoors
45 minutes ago
Apply for a 2026 Arkansas Elk Hunting Permit May 1

Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big game animal can apply for a limited hunting permit draw.

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Arts & Entertainment
5 hours ago
Jonesboro Library to Host May Events, Includes Practice ACT and Art Workshop

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events planned for May for all ages, such as a practice ACT and an art workshop.

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Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Shooting into Multiple Businesses, Stealing in Burglary Spree

A Jonesboro man faces several charges after police said he stole a vehicle and shot his way into several businesses during an armed burglary spree last month.

Community
1 day ago
‘Speak Out’ Parkinson’s Program to be Topic During Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Meeting

Dr. Shannon Brantley will speak to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club about a Parkinson’s disease program.

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Community
1 day ago
Summer Hours for Jonesboro Community Centers Announced

Summer hours for the City of Jonesboro’s community centers have been announced.

Community
2 days ago
2nd Annual Car Show in Paragould to Benefit Nonprofit Helping Foster Kids

A nonprofit is hosting its second annual car show in Paragould, aiming to benefit foster children, with a few changes this time around.

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Community
2 days ago
Jonesboro Post Consumer Brands Employees Pack Snack Packs for Local Schools as Part of Volunteer Effort

The employees’ snack packs were to benefit families facing food insecurity in Nettleton Public Schools and Brookland Elementary School.

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Michigan Sex Offender Accused of Failure to Register While Residing in Jonesboro

A Michigan sex offender is being held on a $950,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to register in Arkansas while residing in Jonesboro.

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