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Crime
15 hours ago
Bay man held on $250K bond accused of possessing firearm on school property

A Bay man is behind bars on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he was found walking on a school’s parking lot while armed with a pistol.

Government & Politics
17 hours ago
Hoffman announces candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector

Stephanie A. Hoffman announced her candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector on Friday.

Education
19 hours ago
University of Mississippi students inducted into Phi Kappa Phi honor society, Jonesboro students among them

University of Mississippi students, including some from Jonesboro, were welcomed into the Phi Kappa Phi honor society, one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious honor societies for all academic disciplines.

Education
20 hours ago
Panel discusses proactive school safety strategies for NEA schools

Northeast Arkansas parents, school officials and community leaders gathered on Thursday to discuss investing in proactive school safety strategies.

Wellness
1 day ago
St. Bernards elevates emergency care by integrating physical therapy

St. Bernards Medical Center announced on Thursday it has incorporated physical therapy services within its Emergency Department, the first hospital in Arkansas to add this extra layer of care.

Business
2 days ago
A-State convenes leaders to explore next steps for jobs, investment and opportunity

An audience of 600 leaders from business, education, and government gathered Thursday for the Catalyst: NEA Economic Development & Leadership Forum at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro.

Education
2 days ago
Carvell Family Endowed Scholarship will assist first generation college students at A-State

Arkansas State University has announced the establishment of the Carvell Family Endowed Scholarship, a $25,000 fund created to support and encourage first generation college students attending Arkansas State University.

News
2 days ago
JoyFest set for December in downtown Jonesboro

Kick off the Christmas season at the seventh annual JoyFest in downtown Jonesboro on the first Saturday in December with loads of holiday fun for all ages.

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