Local » Page 4

1 week ago

Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame announces 2025 inductees, A-State professor among them

The Arkansas Latino Hall of Fame has announced its 2025 class of inductees.

1 week ago

Three students selected for AIST steel intern scholarship

Three Arkansas State University students will receive hands-on, real-world learning with a paid, summer-long internship in the steel industry.

1 week ago

UPDATE | Jonesboro Fire Department responding to fire near Salvation Army on Cate Ave.

 The Jonesboro Fire Department was called to the scene of a fire Friday morning.

1 week ago

Pastaria 49 announces reopening in Jonesboro

After a brief closure that left Jonesboro diners hungry for answers, Pastaria 49 announced Thursday evening that it will reopen its doors.

1 week ago

Valley View High School addition project faces setback over ‘non-compliant’ materials

Construction on the new addition has hit a stumbling block after the discovery of non-compliant materials installed on the project.

1 week ago

Baptist Memorial sign goes up in Paragould following merger agreement with AMMC

In April of last year, the two organizations signed a letter of intent to merge.

1 week ago

High school students compete, win prizes at ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ contest at A-State

This competition is inspired by the television program “Shark Tank” and challenges students to think outside the box.

1 week ago

Officers responding to pedestrian hit by vehicle on Johnson Avenue

Officers are responding to a pedestrian who was struck by a vehicle on Johnson Avenue on Thursday.

1 week ago

JPD releases names of suspect and victim in Jonesboro shooting

The Jonesboro Police Department has confirmed the name of the individual arrested as well as the victim of the shooting on Belt Street on Wednesday evening.

1 week ago

Arkansas State falls in pitchers’ duel at No. 6 Arkansas

Arkansas State was unable to match No. 6 Arkansas in game two of the midweek series.

1 week ago

A-State graduate honored by Mid-South Educational Research Association

The award was presented at the 2025 MSERA Annual Meeting in New Orleans. 

1 week ago

Shooting in Jonesboro leaves one dead, person of interest in custody

The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) is investigating the shooting, and a person of interest has been taken into custody.

1 week ago

THE EXPERT | Situations that call for hiring a lawyer

At Rees Law Firm, we provide services in criminal law, family law, and personal injury.

1 week ago

$250K bond set for Paragould man accused of sexual indecency with a child

On Feb. 24, Honorable Judge Curtis Hitt found probable cause to charge 48-year-old Walson Jekkar with three counts of sexual indecency with a child, a Class D felony.

1 week ago

$100K bond set for Jonesboro woman accused of assaulting retail worker, stealing vehicle

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she stomped on a retail worker’s toes over stolen items and drove away in a stolen vehicle.

1 week ago

Prosecutors present hot check report to Craighead County quorum court

Prosecutors with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District presented their annual Hot Check report during Monday night's quorum court meeting.

1 week ago

Wanted man facing multiple felony drug charges after arrest at Jonesboro gas station

A man is facing a slew of felony charges following a report of someone slumped over in a vehicle at a Jonesboro gas station.

1 week ago

Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup

Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.

1 week ago

Craighead County schools compete in state archery championship

Student archers have competed in state qualifying events with one goal on their minds: make it to the state championship. 

1 week ago

Workshops and classes scheduled in March at Jonesboro library

Several workshops and classes are scheduled in March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

This Week in Jonesboro

Music News

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...