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Teenager Organizes Flag Day 5K to Benefit Local Disabled Veterans
The Bay Veterans Memorial will be covered in red, white, and blue later this month as the community gathers for the Flag Day 5K. Local teenager Aden Graham spearheaded the event to provide the community with a local way to support the DAV.
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Suspects Fleeing with Children in Their Vehicles Face Serious Consequences, ASP Says
Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar is calling on parents and caregivers to think first of the safety of the children in their care and pull over.
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Westside Warms Up, Returns to Top Spot in Shooting Sports Final
It was very similar to the way things started two years ago, when Westside started cold but was a roaring furnace by the final in winning a state championship.
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Jonesboro Road Blocked Due to Traffic Accident
A Jonesboro road is blocked due to an accident, per Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.
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Another Location Being Considered for Second Jonesboro Police Station
City and police leadership are looking into a third contender for a building that would eventually serve as a second police station for the Jonesboro Police Department.
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A Strained Balancing Act: Inside Craighead County’s Modern Opioid Crisis
Addressing the crisis requires a balancing act between law enforcement, the judicial system, and a healthcare sector that is rewriting its relationship with pain management.
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Jonesboro Mayor and Police Chief Provide Additional Details on Employment Bonus
The Jonesboro Police Department is offering bonuses to incoming police officers in an effort to combat staffing shortages.
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‘Disasters — Remembering, Reclaiming, Rebuilding’ Theme of 2027 Delta Symposium at A-State
The Department of English, Philosophy, and World Languages at Arkansas State University is accepting papers and presentations for the 32nd annual Delta Symposium.
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Arkansas State Police Emphasizes Child Safety During Internet Safety Month
Historically, the largest increases in online enticement cases occur during the summer months and the beginning of the school year, making this period especially critical for awareness and prevention.
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Jonesboro Library Announces Summer Reading Challenge
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting young readers and their families to join the 2026 Summer Reading Challenge.
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Arvest Shares Tips to Buying Your First Home
June is National Homeownership Month, and Arvest is sharing some essential steps for those seeking to buy their first home this year.
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City Combats 25-Officer Shortage with $12,000 Sign-On Incentives for Experienced Police
The City of Jonesboro is moving forward with new financial incentives to bolster the ranks of the Jonesboro Police Department amid ongoing regional law enforcement staffing challenges.
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Jonesboro Woman Accused of Aggravated Robbery in Pizza Delivery Setup
Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she helped set up the armed robbery of a pizza delivery driver in late April.
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A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine Offers Ambulatory Service to Area Farms
With the College of Veterinary Medicine opening this fall, the new college at Arkansas State University is getting a head start on being part of the community.
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Lake City Man Arrested on Child Sexual Abuse Material Charge, Held on $250K Bond
The arrest stems from a cyber tip that the Jonesboro Police Department received from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children.
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ASU System Board of Trustees Approves Tuition Increase, Budget, and Capital Projects
The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees approved tuition increases for most of the schools in its system, including A-State, during its Wednesday meeting.
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Paragould Man Accused of Sexual Assault of Child, Arrested on $250K Bond
A Paragould man was arrested after police said he sexually assaulted a child between the ages of five and ten who was staying at his home.
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Living Legends Honorees Named at Eighth Annual Event at A-State
More than 30 people have been honored as Living Legends since the award's inception in 2019.
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Jonesboro Art Teachers Receive Awards from JUH Lions
The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club recently presented three veteran art teachers with Dalstrom Distinguished Service Awards during school ceremonies.
2 weeks ago
Garth Brooks Makes Surprise Appearance at Arkansas Country Music Awards; The Fox wins Station of the Year
Garth Brooks Surprise, Hall of Fame Honors and Local Winners Highlight 2026 Arkansas Country Music Awards