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Crime & Safety
21 hours ago
Jonesboro Man Faces Forgery Charge After Fraudulent Check Scheme

A Jonesboro man is facing a felony charge after police said he orchestrated a fraudulent check scheme that resulted in the theft of nearly $10,000 from a local bank.

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Community
1 day ago
Bay and Lake City Among Recipients of $12.52M in Arkansas Community Grants

Out of 88 grants awarded statewide from the Community Development Block Grant and State Rural Community Grant programs, two went directly to Craighead County municipalities under the Rural Community Grant Program.

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Community
1 day ago
Lighthouse Education Cooperative in Bono Partners with Barton’s to Build Nature Observatory Deck

Lighthouse Education Cooperative has partnered with Barton’s to build the Lighthouse Nature Observatory Deck.

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Pet Lovers Guide
1 day ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Hank and Aphrodite (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)

Finding a lifelong companion brings unmatched joy to a household, and local adoption is the perfect way to make a meaningful difference right here in Craighead County.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Jonesboro Police Investigating Late-Night Shooting Death at Apartment Complex

The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead.

Community
3 days ago
Jonesboro Man to Speak to Craighead County Historical Society About History of U.S.S. Arkansas

A Jonesboro resident will be speaking to the Craighead County Historical Society next week to detail the history and legacy of the U.S.S. Arkansas.

Outdoors
3 days ago
AGFC Urges Public to Report Suspected Screwworm, Parasite Cases on Wild Deer 

It’s just human nature to want to help, but trying to administer treatments to free-ranging wildlife is rarely effective and can cause many more troubles than it prevents.

Weather Updates
4 days ago
Jonesboro’s Tornado Sirens Undergoing Maintenance, Upgrades

Work is beginning on upgrading the City of Jonesboro’s tornado siren system.

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