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1 week ago
Students’ Commitment Honored at Here2Hired Signing Day Hosted by Jonesboro Unlimited
Here2Hired was designed by Jonesboro Unlimited to strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline by connecting graduating seniors with career opportunities.
2 weeks ago
$250K Bond Set for West Memphis Sex Offender Accused of Repeatedly Failing to Register
A West Memphis sex offender is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to register his address and comply with reporting requirements following his release from custody last July.
2 weeks ago
Greene County Public Library Awarded Arkansas Heritage Grant for Memory Lab Equipment
The funding will support the purchase of specialized equipment for a new Memory Lab to be housed in the library’s S.S. Lipscomb Genealogy & History Research Center.
2 weeks ago
Fourth Suspect Arrested in $20K Jonesboro Bank Fraud Scheme
The arrest is the result of an investigation that began when First National Bank alerted the Jonesboro Police Department to a group of five suspects.
2 weeks ago
A-State Theatre Presents Ken Ludwig’s ‘Leading Ladies’
From acclaimed comic playwright Ken Ludwig, "Leading Ladies" is a side-splitting farce packed with outrageous disguises, romantic entanglements, and hilarious cases of mistaken identity.
2 weeks ago
Brighter Together: Jonesboro Welcomes Back the Annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run
The annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 25, offering a free morning of music, physical activity, and community connection.
2 weeks ago
Greene County Jury Finds Haney Guilty of Two Counts of Rape
A Greene County jury found Jamie Haney, 47, guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced him to a total of 60 years in prison, according to a press release from Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood's office.
2 weeks ago
Bill and Alice Nix Spring Farm Day is Saturday
Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, including games, food, music and live demonstrations.
2 weeks ago
April Events Scheduled at the Jonesboro Library
Events for everyone, from tweens to adults, are scheduled at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
2 weeks ago
Daughters Bring Back Bowling Tournament to Honor Westside Teacher, Benefit Scholarship
The Jonesboro community is invited to hit the lanes at Hijinx next month for a cause that strikes close to home for one family.
2 weeks ago
A-State Leads Sun Belt’s Vic Bubas Cup Standings Through Winter Season
Arkansas State sits atop the standings after piling up 75.0 points through 10 sports scored.
2 weeks ago
Winner of Jonesboro Right Now’s Second Birthday Celebration Giveaway Announced
The winner for Jonesboro Right Now's second birthday, $1,000 giveaway has been named!
2 weeks ago
Cashless Option To Begin To Be Implemented at Jonesboro City Parks
A cashless pay option will soon start to be implemented at various parks operated by the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
2 weeks ago
Christopher Teuton is Keynoter for 31st Annual Delta Symposium at A-State
He will make two presentations during this conference.
2 weeks ago
A-State Students Receive SURF, Internal Awards to Continue Research
The focus of SURF is to continue the development of undergraduate academic research efforts at Arkansas’s higher education institutions.
2 weeks ago
Why Can I Hear but Not Understand? When Speech Sounds Like Mumbling
The issue is usually not how others are speaking, but how the ears are picking up sound when hearing loss is present.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro City Council Moves Forward with Plan to House E911 Administrative Staff at No Cost
Only the administrative staff, who have been scattered across various city offices, will be housed in this building.
2 weeks ago
Man Arrested for Homicide Released from Craighead County Detention Center After Witnesses Change Stories, Assistant Chief Deputy Says
A man arrested on suspicion of homicide has been released by the Craighead County Sheriff's Office after they said witnesses changed their stories.
2 weeks ago
SONIC Sends 3 Jonesboro Teachers to Ron Clark Academy Training as Part of $1M Nationwide Donation
The Jonesboro area SONIC crew was among the top 20 teams that each earned the opportunity to send two educators from their local community to this year’s RCA Experience.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Art League to Host Art Show and Sale Ahead of Mother’s Day
"There are so many local artists that are so talented," said Sherry Ellis, with publicity and promotions for NEAVAL. "You would have to come in and look just to see the variety."
