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Suspect in Back-to-Back Jonesboro Pedestrian Crashes Faces New Charges in July Drug Case
The Bay man at the center of an investigation into two pedestrian crashes that left multiple people hurt and one dead is also facing charges in an incident that occurred in July.
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Celebrate Responsibly This Labor Day: Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over
Drivers who choose to get behind the wheel after drinking can expect increased enforcement and will be held accountable.
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Lane of Jonesboro Road Closed Due to Traffic Accident
A westbound lane on a road in Jonesboro is closed to a traffic accident.
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Fall Festival Benefiting Mental Health Nonprofit Scheduled for October in Jonesboro
A fall festival and market is scheduled in Jonesboro, aiming to raise money for mental health resources in the community.
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Craighead Electric Cooperative Reports Outage Affecting Over 500 Customers
The Craighead Electric Cooperative is reporting an outage affecting over 500 customers.
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Jonesboro City Council Approves Purchase of Second Police Station, Loan Application
The Jonesboro Police Department will officially have a second, interim location, after the city council Tuesday night approved the purchase of a building on Highland Drive.
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Arkansas Department of Agriculture Launches New Active Wildfire Dashboard
Arkansans can now see where wildfires are burning and how the state is responding as it happens.
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Jody Barker Named Editor-In-Chief of Jonesboro Right Now
Jonesboro Right Now is welcoming a new leader to its newsroom as Jody Barker is named the organization's new editor-in-chief.
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Special Needs Martial Arts Program in Lake City Offers Scholarships for Students in Need
A Lake City martial arts program is providing scholarships for special needs kids to experience martial arts.
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Hytrol Presents $500K Check to A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center in Jonesboro
"Our future is tied to this region, and we believe that one of the most important investments that we can make is in the people that drive that future."
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SANY Nutrition Group Announces Opening of New Jonesboro Manufacturing Facility
The company announced it was investing more than $30 million into the project and planned to create over 150 jobs over three years.
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New Arkansas Portal to Simplify College Application Process
Under the new system, students can apply up to five participating colleges without paying application fees.
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ASU-Newport Names Lindley Gilliaum Dean of Applied Trades
Throughout her tenure, Gilliaum has worked to strengthen academic programs, support faculty and students, expand community and industry partnerships, and secure additional resources for technical education.
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Suspect in Back-to-Back Jonesboro Pedestrian Crashes Given $5M Bond, Faces Life in Prison
The Bay man accused of injuring multiple people in two pedestrian crashes in Jonesboro was given a $5 million cash/surety bond by a judge Monday and could be in prison for life if convicted.
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AGFC Expo Teaches Landowners How to Increase Deer and Wildlife Habitat
The day will open with a session of vendor displays, so landowners can make connections with experts in various fields of land management techniques.
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Jonesboro’s Foundation of Arts to Present ‘Come From Away’ to Begin 40th Season
The Foundation of Arts is preparing to kick off its 40th season in September, while also honoring first responders.
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Paragould Man Arrested on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges After Previous Charges Dropped
A Paragould man who previously had felony sexual assault charges dropped now faces similar charges following an investigation that began last fall.
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UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State Partner for New Medical School Pathway
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from UA Little Rock before continuing to NYITCOM at A-State for medical school.
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Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair in October
The event will feature food trucks, as well as arts and crafts and secondhand vendors.
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JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Dobby and Queenie
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature local pets available for adoption.