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CWL of Jonesboro Celebrates 120 Years; Shares Future Plans
City Water and Light (CWL) of Jonesboro recently celebrated its 120th anniversary, and new changes are coming as the company moves to the future.
Jonesboro Man Arrested in Connection to Deadly Walker Place Shooting
A Jonesboro man faces felony charges of child endangerment and tampering with evidence after police said he provided transportation for three suspects in the Walker Place shooting that left one person dead.
A-State Football 2026 Single-Game Tickets on Sale Now
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Wednesday that single-game tickets are now on sale for the Red Wolves’ 2026 football season.
City Provides Update on Accidental Activation of Tornado Sirens in Jonesboro
Crews are continuing to investigate the accidental activation of the City of Jonesboro's tornado sirens on Tuesday.
Neighbors in Need NEA’s 5th Annual Community Picnic Scheduled in Jonesboro
Community members experiencing food insecurity are invited to enjoy a free barbeque meal at Neighbors in Need NEA's fifth annual Community Picnic.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before
Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Cease, bullpen combine on 3-hitter in AL’s 4-0 win, first All-Star shutout since 2013
Dylan Cease started a parade of pitchers that shut down a slew of baseball's best batters in a display of the pitching dominance that rules the sport. "I thought before the game about starting with a changeup and I thought it would be funny," he said.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise and IShowSpeed join the World Cup closing ceremony’s cast
A wide array of performers, from actor Tom Cruise to streamer IShowSpeed, will help close out the World Cup, FIFA announced Tuesday.
Jonesboro Library Hosts AR Kids Community Workshop
Families with children in 1st through 3rd grade, as well as community members, are invited to attend and learn more about the changing landscape of standardized literacy assessments.
Highway Commissioner Jerry Halsey Lays Out Bold Vision for Northeast Arkansas Infrastructure
Newly appointed commissioner says better highways, regional connectivity and long-term planning could reshape the future of Northeast Arkansas
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distributions in Craighead County
Households receiving USDA foods must reside in Craighead County and are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month.
Two Jonesboro Athletes Selected for USTA Coaching Serving All: Aspiring Coaches powered by WeCOACH
Two Jonesboro athletes have been selected to be part of 30 nationwide participants to take part in the initiative USTA Coaching Serving All: Aspiring Coaches powered by WeCOACH.
Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Stealing Truck and Money During Weekend Spree
Court documents show that a Jonesboro man who broke into a local dealership, stole a truck, and drove around the city spending stolen cash pled guilty Monday.
Cypress Creek and Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project in Mississippi County
The groundbreaking event marked a major milestone for a project that will help meet growing electricity demand while showcasing Arkansas's role in strengthening America's energy and manufacturing supply chains.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
2 weeks ago in National
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.
2 weeks ago in National
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.
Battles of the Badges Blood Drive Returns to Jonesboro
Jonesboro citizens are invited to support their favorite public safety departments, all while donating to a good cause.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.