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Jonesboro Road Blocked Due to Traffic Accident
A Jonesboro road is blocked due to an accident, per Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.
Another Location Being Considered for Second Jonesboro Police Station
City and police leadership are looking into a third contender for a building that would eventually serve as a second police station for the Jonesboro Police Department.
3 hours ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
4 hours ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
A Strained Balancing Act: Inside Craighead County’s Modern Opioid Crisis
Addressing the crisis requires a balancing act between law enforcement, the judicial system, and a healthcare sector that is rewriting its relationship with pain management.
20 hours ago in National
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
20 hours ago in Sports
NBA bans two fans for life after one runs onto court during Game 1, attempts selfie with Wemby
The NBA banned two people for life from its arenas on Thursday, after one of them was arrested shortly after running onto the court during Game 1 of the NBA Finals and appearing to take a selfie next to San Antonio star Victor Wembanyama.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Choose ‘Trainspotting’: Ewan McGregor and Danny Boyle reflect on the life-changing film
Ewan McGregor, for a fleeting moment after "Trainspotting" came out, felt like a rock star. The kinetic film about four heroin addicts in late-1980s Scotland was and, 30 years later, remains defining — in his career, in the culture and in his understanding of what true artistic satisfaction can feel like.
20 hours ago in Entertainment
What to watch for at the Tony Awards on Broadway’s biggest night
Twenty-four shows on Broadway received Tony Award nominations this season, but not all will walk away with a trophy and the box office attention they usually bring.
Jonesboro Mayor and Police Chief Provide Additional Details on Employment Bonus
The Jonesboro Police Department is offering bonuses to incoming police officers in an effort to combat staffing shortages.
‘Disasters — Remembering, Reclaiming, Rebuilding’ Theme of 2027 Delta Symposium at A-State
The Department of English, Philosophy, and World Languages at Arkansas State University is accepting papers and presentations for the 32nd annual Delta Symposium.
Arkansas State Police Emphasizes Child Safety During Internet Safety Month
Historically, the largest increases in online enticement cases occur during the summer months and the beginning of the school year, making this period especially critical for awareness and prevention.
Jonesboro Library Announces Summer Reading Challenge
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting young readers and their families to join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.
1 day ago in Sports
Looking for NBA Finals seats? The Knicks are making 2 in celebrity row available in an auction
Still looking for tickets to the NBA Finals? The New York Knicks are making available two of the best seats in the house — right by the likes of Ben Stiller and Spike Lee — to the highest bidder.
1 day ago in World
Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.
Arvest Shares Tips to Buying Your First Home
June is National Homeownership Month, and Arvest is sharing some essential steps for those seeking to buy their first home this year.
City Combats 25-Officer Shortage with $12,000 Sign-On Incentives for Experienced Police
The City of Jonesboro is moving forward with new financial incentives to bolster the ranks of the Jonesboro Police Department amid ongoing regional law enforcement staffing challenges.
Jonesboro Woman Accused of Aggravated Robbery in Pizza Delivery Setup
Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she helped set up the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver in late April.
2 days ago in Sports
Arrest warrant issued for 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk for misdemeanor speeding charge
The Santa Clara County District Attorney's Office has issued an arrest warrant for San Francisco 49ers receiver Brandon Aiyuk on a misdemeanor charge of exhibition of speeding.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands
A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.
