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Business
24 hours ago
CWL of Jonesboro Celebrates 120 Years; Shares Future Plans

City Water and Light (CWL) of Jonesboro recently celebrated its 120th anniversary, and new changes are coming as the company moves to the future.

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
Jonesboro Man Arrested in Connection to Deadly Walker Place Shooting

A Jonesboro man faces felony charges of child endangerment and tampering with evidence after police said he provided transportation for three suspects in the Walker Place shooting that left one person dead.

Sports
1 day ago
A-State Football 2026 Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now

The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that single-game tickets are now on sale for the Red Wolves’ 2026 football season.

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Weather Updates
1 day ago
City Provides Update on Accidental Activation of Tornado Sirens in Jonesboro

Crews are continuing to investigate the accidental activation of the City of Jonesboro’s tornado sirens on Tuesday.

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Food
1 day ago
Neighbors in Need NEA’s 5th Annual Community Picnic Scheduled in Jonesboro

Community members experiencing food insecurity are invited to enjoy a free barbeque meal at Neighbors in Need NEA’s fifth annual Community Picnic.

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Education
1 day ago
Jonesboro Library Hosts AR Kids Community Workshop

Families with children in 1st through 3rd grade, as well as community members, are invited to attend and learn more about the changing landscape of standardized literacy assessments.

Highway Commissioner Jerry Halsey Lays Out Bold Vision for Northeast Arkansas Infrastructure
Traffic
2 days ago
Highway Commissioner Jerry Halsey Lays Out Bold Vision for Northeast Arkansas Infrastructure

Newly appointed commissioner says better highways, regional connectivity and long-term planning could reshape the future of Northeast Arkansas

Food
2 days ago
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distributions in Craighead County

Households receiving USDA foods must reside in Craighead County and are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month.

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