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Food
2 days ago
Fisher Street Community in Action to Host Annual Spring Fish Fry in Jonesboro

The Fisher Street Community in Action’s annual spring fish fry is set for mid-May.

Food
3 days ago
Raising Cane’s in Jonesboro Announces Grand Opening Date

The grand opening for the Jonesboro location of Raising Cane’s is soon approaching, the company announced Thursday.

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Weather Updates
2 days ago
Jonesboro EAST Students Create Digital Map of City’s Tornado Shelters

A group of Jonesboro 4th graders is making sure finding a safe spot when severe weather strikes Northeast Arkansas is quick and easy.

Education
2 days ago
University College Recognizes Top Graduating Students for 2025-26

The top 2025-26 graduating students in University College at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars.

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Crime & Safety
3 days ago
Drug Task Force Sting in Jonesboro Leads to Meth Trafficking Charges, $100K Bond

During a drug investigation, the Second Judicial Drug Task Force received information that 41-year-old Nicholas Marquette Scott, of Conway, was selling meth in Jonesboro.

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Health & Wellness
2 days ago
Arkansas Health Care Association Celebrates Jonesboro School of Nursing Graduates

The ceremony marked the graduation of the first class of the AHCA School of Nursing, which aims to fill the gap in licensed practical nurse staffing in Arkansas.

Education
11 hours ago
Top Journalism and Mass Communication Students Inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha

Eleven Arkansas State University students have been inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha honor society

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond After Allegedly Stealing Business’s Cash and Surveillance DVR

A Jonesboro man faces nearly 20 years in prison after police said he broke into a business last week, making off with cash and surveillance equipment.

Health & Wellness
2 days ago
St. Bernards Physician to be Featured on Science and Discovery Channels, Explain AFib Treatment

A St. Bernards physician will be featured as an expert on the Emmy-nominated and Telly-winning show “Tomorrow’s World Today.”

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Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Burglarizing Ex-Girlfriend’s Home, Violating No-Contact Order

Court documents show that despite an active no-contact order stemming from a prior incident, a Jonesboro man was caught on camera burglarizing his ex-girlfriend’s home while she was away.