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City Water and Light to Flush Water System During First Week of November
City Water and Light (CWL) will be conducting overnight water line flushing across several Jonesboro neighborhoods starting Nov. 1.
A-State Meat Lab Dedicated After Receiving $750K Grant to Fund New Equipment, Upgrades
Officials gathered Wednesday morning to dedicate Arkansas State University's meat lab after it received a $750,000 grant to fund new equipment.
UPDATE | Charges Dropped Against Jonesboro Man in 2025 Sexual Assault Case
All charges have been dismissed against a Jonesboro man who was accused of sexually assaulting a minor after prosecutors were unable to locate the victim.
Arkansas State Baseball Announces 2027 Season Schedule
Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced the release of the 2027 baseball schedule, including a pair of in-season tournaments and 22 home games.
New Chipotle Location in Jonesboro Opening on Election Day
Chipotle is currently looking to fill approximately 30 crew positions for the new location.
Downtown Jonesboro Roads to Close for JPD’s Trunk or Treat Block Party
Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed beginning Wednesday afternoon for the Jonesboro Police Department's Trunk or Treat Block Party.
2 days ago in World
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami
Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Rays stun Brewers with 2-run rally in 12th inning and force World Series Game 5 with 4-3 win
Milwaukee was three outs from its first World Series title when Junior Camerino started the bottom of the 12th inning with a grounder to third. Thousands of Brewers fans who trekked to Tropicana Field to witness the long-awaited moment started to cheer. Not so fast.
Valley View Student Among Winners of Governor’s ‘My Natural State Story’ Contest
The winners of the My Natural State Story contest winners were announced this week, with a Jonesboro student included among them.
Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison Following Beer Bottle Attack
A Jonesboro man has been sentenced to prison after pleading guilty to an assault that left a victim with serious facial fractures last month.
Open Enrollment for Arkansas Health Insurance Marketplace Begins Nov. 1
Arkansans are encouraged to review their coverage carefully, compare available plans, and understand their costs before selecting a plan for the upcoming year.
Dedication Ceremony Planned for A-State Meat Lab after $750K in Upgrades
Work is complete on upgrades to the meat lab at Arkansas State University thanks to a $750,000 grant from the state Office of Skills Development.
Jonesboro’s ‘Shoeshine Man’ Richard Goggins Passes Away at 74
Richard's work shining shoes evolved into "a lifetime of friendships, familiar faces, and meaningful connections," his obituary stated.
Trial Date Set for Jonesboro Man in School Bus Threat Case
Court dates have been set for a Jonesboro man accused of threatening a school bus driver with a weapon in September.
Craighead County Quorum Court Approves Sheriff’s Office Step Pay Program, Inmate Fee Increases
The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday night approved a pay increase program for certified sheriff's office deputies, as well as increases to the adult and juvenile inmate fees.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home
It's not enough these days for some Halloween enthusiasts to be scared by actors dressed up in spooky getups at makeshift haunted houses: They want the "real" thing.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge
Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
3 days ago in World
Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war
Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.
Foundation of Arts Celebrates 40 Years with Awards, New Mural, and Brand Reveal
Reaching the 40-year milestone, Executive Director Lynette Hirsch noted, is about honoring those who built the FOA's foundation while looking forward with anticipation.