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Jonesboro man accused of striking victim’s face with claw of hammer
According to an affidavit, on Jan. 17, Jonesboro police officers responded to a home for a physical fight.
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Affidavit: Attempted fraudulent purchase links man to Jonesboro residential burglary investigation
District Judge David Boling found probable cause Jan. 20 to charge 19-year-old Aaron Deshaun Ishmon.
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Craighead County announces Wendy French as new county administrator
French has been serving Craighead County since early 2025 in the role of administrative coordinator.
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Monroe Crossing comes to Bluegrass Monday on Jan. 26
Monroe Crossing will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould.
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Brookland JROTC program receives donation after assisting with city event
According to Assistant Superintendent Chris Moss, the donation consisted of a $400 check.
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Dixon, McDonald, Turnbow Sisterhood endows enrichment fund at A-State
The fund will provide annual financial assistance for full-time vocal music education majors who participate in professional development experiences.
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Jonesboro community celebrates MLK Day with parade, program
Around 200 people braved the cold air Monday morning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
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24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards to be held at A-State
The 24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards will be held on the campus of Arkansas State University.
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Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on Jan. 28.
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Jonesboro students named on UCA’s Presidential Scholars, Dean’s Lists
The University of Central Arkansas has released its list of Fall 2025 Presidential Scholars and Dean's List, with Jonesboro students named on both.
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A-State Men fall at Troy
The Red Wolves fell behind early and could not recover in a 99-74 defeat
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A-State Women 16-4 after win over Southern Miss
The Red Wolves’ 16-4 start is the best in a decade and the fourth-best 20-game record in program history
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Man dead after altercation at Walnut Ridge restaurant
A man was found unresponsive in a parking lot behind Main Street Pizza after a reported altercation
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Bay man killed in Poinsett County accident
The accident happened Friday night on Interstate 555 near Marked Tree
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First class of NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy announced
Twenty professionals from counties across Northeast Arkansas have been selected to be part of the first class of the NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy.
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Wagner Medical Clinic announces new clinic coming to Brookland
Wagner Medical Clinic announced plans for a new clinic in Brookland that specializes in comprehensive and personalized primary care services.
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Affidavit: Suspect attempted to scatter nearly 150 grams of meth while running from police after I-555 chase
District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Jan. 16 to charge 29-year-old Drekerious Jamerille Warren, of Helena, AR.
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$100K bond given for Jonesboro man accused of intentionally ramming victim’s car, violating protection order
District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause on Jan. 16 to charge 47-year-old Phillip Blake Mink.
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Charges filed against new suspect in Jonesboro game console robberies, previous suspect released
Lavell Crawford is being charged with two counts of aggravated robbery, a class Y felony, and two counts of criminal attempt, a class A felony.
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UPDATE | Crews responding to structure fire in Jonesboro
Jonesboro Fire Department crews are working a structure fire.