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Jonesboro community celebrates MLK Day with parade, program
Around 200 people braved the cold air Monday morning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards to be held at A-State
The 24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards will be held on the campus of Arkansas State University.
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on Jan. 28.
Jonesboro students named on UCA’s Presidential Scholars, Dean’s Lists
The University of Central Arkansas has released its list of Fall 2025 Presidential Scholars and Dean's List, with Jonesboro students named on both.
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Rams shake off wild, late TD pass by Caleb Williams, beat Bears 20-17 in OT to reach NFC title game
Matthew Stafford and the Los Angeles Rams survived an incredible throw by Caleb Williams that forced overtime, beating the Chicago Bears 20-17 to advance to the NFC championship game.
A-State Women 16-4 after win over Southern Miss
The Red Wolves’ 16-4 start is the best in a decade and the fourth-best 20-game record in program history
Man dead after altercation at Walnut Ridge restaurant
A man was found unresponsive in a parking lot behind Main Street Pizza after a reported altercation
Bay man killed in Poinsett County accident
The accident happened Friday night on Interstate 555 near Marked Tree
First class of NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy announced
Twenty professionals from counties across Northeast Arkansas have been selected to be part of the first class of the NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy.
Wagner Medical Clinic announces new clinic coming to Brookland
Wagner Medical Clinic announced plans for a new clinic in Brookland that specializes in comprehensive and personalized primary care services.
Affidavit: Suspect attempted to scatter nearly 150 grams of meth while running from police after I-555 chase
District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Jan. 16 to charge 29-year-old Drekerious Jamerille Warren, of Helena, AR.
$100K bond given for Jonesboro man accused of intentionally ramming victim’s car, violating protection order
District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Jan. 16 to charge 47-year-old Phillip Blake Mink.
Charges filed against new suspect in Jonesboro game console robberies, previous suspect released
Lavell Crawford is being charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, a class Y felony, and two counts of criminal attempt, a class A felony.
UPDATE | Crews responding to structure fire in Jonesboro
Jonesboro Fire Department crews are working a structure fire.
Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedules for MLK Day holiday
Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ events set for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at Arkansas State University and throughout the Jonesboro community in the days surrounding the holiday.
City of Jonesboro, Foundation of Arts accepting applications for painting traffic signal cabinets
Some cabinets have already been painted as part of previous beautification efforts and will be repainted, while others will be painted for the first time.
A-State ties program record for steals in 41-Point win over Louisiana
The 28 steals also ties the Sun Belt record for most steals in a league game.
Jonesboro High School step team surprised with $50,000 ‘Walking Together’ grant
On Jan. 15, Jonesboro High School (JHS) staff members presented a check to the school’s Tau Delta Pi Step Team.
