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Jonesboro Man Faces Felony Rape, Kidnapping Charges in Domestic Assault Case
A Jonesboro man is facing multiple felony charges, including rape and kidnapping, after police said he attacked and raped his ex-wife during a domestic assault.
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Jonesboro City Council Indefinitely Tables Ordinance that would Establish Sports Tourism Committee
The committee would have been responsible for determining the best practices, operational methods, and tourism strategies regarding youth sports, serving in a strictly advisory role.
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Suspect in Jonesboro Homicide Given $750K Bond, Faces Life in Prison
A Blytheville man was given a $750,000 cash/surety bond following his arrest in connection with a deadly Jonesboro shooting that occurred earlier this week.
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Public Comment Period Open for Proposed Changes to Jonesboro’s Public Transit System
GOJO, the city's public transit system, is seeking public comment as it prepares to make adjustments and changes to its fares and routes, director Lee Wells said during Tuesday's city council meeting.
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Jonesboro City Council Approves Police Officer Recruitment Incentives
The Jonesboro City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved an incentive package plan aimed at recruiting additional qualified police officers to the ranks of the Jonesboro Police Department.
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State Police Release Details on Fatal Monday Morning Crash in Jonesboro
An early morning, two-vehicle collision at a Jonesboro intersection on Monday left a 38-year-old Bono man dead. Arkansas State Police have released the initial details surrounding the crash.
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Busy Intersection Signals Partially Restored Following Morning Crash
Utility crews restored power and returned the signals to a temporary timing cycle after a pickup truck struck a utility pole
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Suspect in Custody Following Jonesboro Homicide
A suspect is now in custody in connection with a recent homicide investigation in Jonesboro.
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Sheriff Boyd: Jail Overcrowding Drove Craighead County Bond Controversy
An administrative boycott between Craighead County’s chief prosecutor and district judge highlights an aging, over-capacity detention center forced to choose between strict legal procedures and dangerous infrastructure limits.
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Public Input Meetings Scheduled for Proposed Park Expansion Grant in Jonesboro
Two public input meetings are scheduled for later in July, inviting residents to provide their opinions on park improvements.
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Lynette Hirsch to be Next FOA Executive Director in Jonesboro
The Foundation of Arts has a new executive director, the nonprofit organization announced Monday morning.
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Paragould Native Appointed to Arkansas Game and Fish Commission
"With the leadership of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission, we can ensure that Arkansans can continue to share these resources and traditions."
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Jonesboro Man Accused of Strangling and Threatening to Kill Victim After No-Contact Order Violation
A Jonesboro man faces multiple felony charges after police said he attacked and strangled a woman outside her residence, explicitly telling her he was going to kill her.
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Jonesboro Man Charged with Aggravated Residential Burglary After Being Caught on Camera
A Jonesboro man faces a Felony Y charge after police say he entered a local home uninvited and stole a firearm from a sleeping resident.
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Jonesboro Man Accused of Beating, Strangulation, and False Imprisonment of Girlfriend
A Jonesboro man faces multiple felony charges after police said he repeatedly assaulted his girlfriend, struck her with a metal water bottle, and blocked her from leaving a residence over a two-day period.
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Alligator Hunting Permit Applications Available
Anyone interested in pursuing alligators on public land in Arkansas must apply for one of the nine hunting locations within Arkansas’s three open Alligator Management Zones.
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Drug Task Force Raid Uncovers Alleged Continuing Criminal Enterprise in Jonesboro; Five Arrested
Five men are facing felony charges, including engaging in a continuing criminal enterprise, following a multi-agency drug task force raid at a Jonesboro residence on July 1.
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Police: Motorcyclist Dies in Early Morning Crash in Jonesboro
A motorcyclist died as a result of a traffic accident early Monday morning, according to the Jonesboro Police Department.
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FOA’s Stage, Too Reveals July Entertainment Lineup
The Foundation of Arts' (FOA) Stage, Too venue has announced its July entertainment lineup.
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New State Dashboard Gives Craighead County a Real-Time Look at Spending
The Arkansas Forward Dashboard tracks the state’s progress toward a goal of cutting $300 million in costs by 2030.