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3 weeks ago
Leachville man dies following March 13 accident
Tony Leo Hawkins died March 24 at Regional One Medical Center in Memphis
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Woman Wins $5,000 Shopping Spree
Linda Pendergrass of Jonesboro was announced as the winner
3 weeks ago
A-State Hits Five Home Runs to win 11-9 Win over James Madison
Arkansas State scored all 11 runs off homers
4 weeks ago
Police: Jonesboro Man Used Helmet to Attack Neighbor Before Passing Out in Her Apartment
Court documents state that a Jonesboro man assaulted his neighbor with a motorcycle helmet, trapped her in her home, and then passed out while looking for property he claimed his neighbor had taken.
4 weeks ago
Red Wolves Advance to WNIT Great Eight
Arkansas State tied a program record and set a WNIT record 20 threes made.
4 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro Seeking to Improve Pedestrian Safety Downtown
Following a fatal pedestrian accident in downtown Jonesboro, plans to improve pedestrian safety are under review by city leadership.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Faces Life in Prison Following Drug Bust, Bonds Total $1.5M
19-year-old Namarion Jerome Rodgers is behind bars on two bonds totaling $1.5 million after agents found drugs and prescription pills at his home.
4 weeks ago
Retiring Faculty Members Recognized at 2026 Honors Convocation
This year, 11 retiring faculty members were honored.
4 weeks ago
Whataburger to open in Jonesboro in April
The first guest in each drive-thru lane and in line for the dining room will receive a gift basket from Whataburger.
4 weeks ago
A-State to Host Arkansas State Supreme Court in Appeals on Wheels Visit
“This program brings the court to universities and high schools across the state to hold oral arguments in real cases,” said Dr. Stacy Dewald, assistant professor of criminology.
4 weeks ago
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2026 Concert Series
The library will host four live performances throughout the year, offering free entertainment for the community.
4 weeks ago
Faculty Awards Presented during Convocation of Scholars Program at A-State
The seven recipients of the 2025-26 Faculty Excellence Awards were announced during the annual Faculty Honors Convocation.
4 weeks ago
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Urges Public to Stay Alert as Wildfire Risk Increases
The entire state has been designated at a high wildfire risk through March 29, and more than half of all counties are currently under burn bans.
4 weeks ago
Brookland man killed in Izard County tanker crash involving Jonesboro company
Fatal Highway 58 crash involving a Star Transportation fuel tanker prompts cleanup operations days later.
4 weeks ago
Billion Pill Pledge Initiative Brings Opioid Settlement Dollars to Craighead County
"The Billion Pill Pledge is not about restricting prescriptions. It is a pilot program aimed at providing more effective, safer options." – Kirk Lane, director of the Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Elks To Host Shrimp Boil Benefitting Domestic Violence Programs
Plates of shrimp, corn, potatoes and sausage will be served.
4 weeks ago
Brookland Odyssey of the Mind teams seek community support for 2026 World Finals
Following years of consistent success on the international stage, all seven of the school district’s OM teams have once again advanced through state competitions and are charting a course for the World Finals in late-May.
4 weeks ago
Arkansas Sees 16-Year High in Boating Fatalities, 5-Year High in Accidents
Increases in boating accidents by duck hunters, as well as hazardous conditions last spring on many streams and rivers from flooding, were contributors to the peaks in accidents and fatalities last year.
4 weeks ago
Sissy’s Log Cabin Promotes Cain Kelly to Manager in Jonesboro
As manager, Kelly will oversee store operations, lead and develop the Jonesboro team, and uphold the high standards of service and expertise that Sissy’s Log Cabin customers know and trust.
4 weeks ago
A-State Men’s Basketball Signs Tameron Ferguson to 2026-27 Roster
The NABC All-District and D2CCA All-Region selection ranked inside the top five among NSIC players in scoring and field goal percentage.
