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Education
10 hours ago
54th Annual Early Childhood Conference to be held at A-State

The conference will be in August and will feature interest sessions that will be facilitated by teams of trainers.  

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Education
23 hours ago
Arvest Foundation Awards $5K Grant to Single Parent Scholarship Fund

The grant will fund scholarships for single parents in Craighead, Baxter and Boone counties.

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Sports
1 day ago
A-State Football Kickoff Party Set for July 30

The event will provide Red Wolves fans an opportunity to connect with the football program ahead of the 2026 season.

Traffic
1 day ago
Arkansas State Police: Increased Speed Enforcement Begins July 10

Speeding reduces a driver’s ability to react to changing traffic conditions, navigate curves safely, and stop in time to avoid a crash.

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Giving Guide
1 day ago
Nonprofit Seeks to Bring Homelessness Support to Jonesboro

“Together We Home” is an initiative led by Rashawn Vaughan that is dedicated to helping individuals and families experiencing homelessness rebuild their lives.

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Local Experts
1 day ago
How Arkansas’ Comparative Fault Rule Affects Jonesboro Accident Claims | REES LAW, THE EXPERT

Rees Law Firm in Jonesboro has spent more than 30 years handling personal injury and auto accident claims in Northeast Arkansas.

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Government & Politics
2 days ago
Petition Seeking Sales Tax Vote Filed with County Clerk

Petition seeks vote on 5/8-of-a-cent Jonesboro sales tax to support police, fire and dispatch

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Jonesboro Woman Given $150K Bond After Shooting Person During Fight

A Jonesboro woman is behind bars on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said she shot another person during a fight.

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