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1 week ago

Jonesboro Church Health Center to Deliver 420 Cases of Georgia Peaches

This year's fundraiser generated more than $66,000 to support the Center's mission of providing high-quality, affordable medical care to uninsured adults in Northeast Arkansas.

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21st Annual Stuff the Bus to Collect School Supply Donations

"Stuff the Bus is more than just about that Saturday in August. We're really reaching out to all of these agencies and different people in town and just making sure all of our kids in Northeast Arkansas are ready to go."

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Five Additional Suspects Arrested in Connection with Paragould Towing Fraud Investigation

Five additional suspects are behind bars after an investigation revealed their involvement in a coordinated "lien washing" scheme orchestrated by the owner of a Paragould towing company.

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Months-Long Meth Investigation Leads to Arrest in Paragould

A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he was orchestrating a meth distribution operation from his home.

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Arkansas State Shortstop Signs with Atlanta Braves

Arkansas State shortstop Patrick Engskov has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Atlanta Braves.

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JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Cheerio and Priscilla (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature local pets available for adoption.

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Body of Missing Juvenile Recovered After 3-Day Search in Craighead County

Deputies Located the Victim Sunday Morning Near Iron Bridge Access After a Multiagency Search Along the St. Francis River Between Lake City and Trumann.

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Neighbors in Need NEA Serves Hundreds at 5th Annual Community Picnic in Jonesboro

Organization runs out of food after serving hundreds during annual event featuring free meals, music and community resources.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE | Recovery Effort Underway for Child Missing in Water in Craighead County

Emergency crews in Craighead County have officially transitioned to a recovery effort for a juvenile who was last seen going underwater and did not resurface.

2 weeks ago

Zachary’s Sensory Gym to Host Fundraising Concert in Jonesboro in September

A Jonesboro nonprofit aiming to open the region's first sensory-friendly gym will be hosting a fundraising concert later this year.

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Former Greene County Sheriff’s Office Finance Director Arrested in Theft Case

She was terminated following an internal investigation that determined she had fraudulently claimed 75 hours of work time.

2 weeks ago

Weiner Councilman Charged with Stalking After ASP Investigation

A Weiner councilman turned himself in at the Poinsett County Detention Center, where he was charged with three counts of stalking.

2 weeks ago

Suspect Arrested in Marked Tree Officer’s Death

Marked Tree Police Officers and Arkansas State Police Special Agents and Troopers have arrested a man in connection with the death of a Marked Tree police officer.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro’s August Community Cleanup Scheduled

The cleanup is free and open to Jonesboro residents.

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A-State ASBTDC to Host Free ‘Funding Your Business’ Workshop in Paragould

In-person training on business loans, SBA programs, microloans, grants, and financing options set for Aug. 11 at Generating Innovative Network

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Police Department to Host Community Engagement Event with Donuts

The Jonesboro Police Department is inviting the community to ask questions while enjoying donuts.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Educational Leaders, Law Enforcement Attend Demonstration of Drone-Based Active Shooter Suppression System

Educational leaders, legislators, and law enforcement gathered Thursday morning for a demonstration of a non-lethal, drone-based active shooter suppression system.

2 weeks ago

St. Bernards Medical Center Earns Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Accreditation

St. Bernards Medical Center announced it received a new national accreditation after demonstrating a commitment to providing safe and effective metabolic and bariatric surgery procedures. 

2 weeks ago

UAMS Northeast, Residency Program to be Topic at Jonesboro University Lions Club Meeting

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will be meet next week to learn about a Northeast Arkansas medical residency program.

2 weeks ago

Big Grass Bluegrass Festival Returns to Collins Theater 

The annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will take place Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., in Paragould.

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