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The Warrior Center to host job fair in Jonesboro
The Warrior Center, a faith-based nonprofit, will be hosting its fourth “Your Future Awaits” Job Fair in September.
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1 fatality in crash on Craighead/Greene County line
A vehicle crash on the Craighead County/Greene County line resulted in one death, police said.
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Sanders issues executive order allocating $1.5M for communities affected by April storms, flooding
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order on Wednesday allocating more funding for communities affected by the severe storms and flooding in April.
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Jonesboro woman accused of crashing into house while intoxicated
Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she crashed into a house while driving intoxicated and ran from the scene.
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Blytheville man accused of robbing Jonesboro Dollar General given $750K bond
A Blytheville man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond following a Sunday night robbery in Jonesboro.
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16th annual Walk of Remembrance and Hope scheduled for September in Jonesboro
NEA ShareHope will be hosting its 16th annual Walk of Remembrance and Hope in September as it continues to support families who have lost an infant.
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Haag Brown adds new agent with Jonesboro ties to Northwest Arkansas team
Haag Brown Commercial announced Dawson Wagner joined its brokerage team in Northwest Arkansas as its newest agent.
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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to display flags on Labor Day
Flags provided by the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will be on display at many Jonesboro businesses and offices on Labor Day.
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SUMMER HEAT raids result in multiple arrests
10 out of 11 defendants named in indictments in custody after Tuesday's raids
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Committee advances over $3M lien on former Citizens Bank property
The Finance and Administration Council Committee advanced a resolution Tuesday that would place a municipal lien on property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.
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A-State and NYITCOM announce new pathway to train more doctors for Arkansas
Arkansas State University and the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at A-State announced Tuesday the launch of the Freshman to Physician Pathway, a new opportunity for Arkansas students to secure early admission to medical school and begin preparing for careers in healthcare from the first day of college.
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A-State men’s basketball set to host Hoops & Howls in October
Arkansas State announced Tuesday details for its annual preseason men’s basketball banquet, rebranded this year as Hoops & Howls.
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PGA TOUR winner Austin Cook and ASGA to host inaugural Junior Elite Championship in Jonesboro
The Arkansas State Golf Association announced it is partnering with PGA Tour winner Austin Cook to launch the Austin Cook Junior Elite Championship in September.
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Power outage in Jonesboro affects traffic signals
A power outage in Jonesboro is affecting traffic signals.
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Arvest Bank named to Forbes’ Best-in-State Employer list in Arkansas
Arvest Bank has made the 2025 Forbes America’s Best-in-State Employers list in Arkansas for the sixth straight year.
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Doug Formon seeks position on Quorum Court
Formon will run for District 9 Justice of the Peace currently held by Josh Longmire
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Jonesboro pair face multiple drug possession, manufacturing charges after drug bust near park
A Jonesboro man and woman face several felony charges after agents said they found a potential cocaine distribution operation near a park.
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Bay Fire Department secures nearly $57K in grants for new rescue equipment
The Bay Fire Department is overhauling its rescue capabilities, replacing decades-old tools and adding new life-saving equipment, thanks to two grants totaling nearly $57,000.
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Pets of the Week Aug. 25
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
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Jonesboro Unlimited receives award from International Economic Development Council
Jonesboro Unlimited received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council.
