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ARDOT Announces Additional Effort to Reduce Litter on Arkansas Highways
In addition to diminishing the natural beauty of Arkansas, litter and roadway debris create safety hazards for motorists and for the crews responsible for removing them.
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Two Arrested in Jonesboro, Accused of Possessing Drugs
Two people were arrested in Jonesboro after police said they found drugs on each of their persons.
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Local Experts Warn of Severe Tick Season in Northeast Arkansas
As summer temperatures peak across Northeast Arkansas, local experts are warning residents that a severe uptick in tick activity is posing a double threat to area families and their pets.
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Paragould Woman Accused of Sexually Assaulting Child
A Paragould woman is accused of sexually assaulting a child.
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Former A-State Football Player and NFL Scout Convicted for Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend
Former Arkansas State University football player and NFL scout Blaise Taylor has been convicted of murdering his pregnant girlfriend, according to multiple reports.
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Craighead County School Supply Lists
With the first day of school just around the corner, many Craighead County families are preparing for the upcoming academic year.
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Arkansas DHS Shifts Mental Health Requirements: What it Means for Craighead County
The contract, which begins on July 1, establishes clear expectations for crisis response, care coordination, forensic services, community-based treatment, and quality assurance to help seriously mentally ill adults receive timely care in their communities whenever possible.
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Back to School Reset: A Jonesboro Family’s Guide to Getting Back into the School Year Groove
As summer freedom starts colliding with the reality of alarm clocks, shifting gears from laid-back summer mode to structured school days can feel like a heavy lift.
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Coca-Cola, Shadrachs Coffee to be Flagship Beverage Partners of First Community Bank Sportsplex in Jonesboro
Global icon and local favorite will fuel guests at Jonesboro’s new destination for sports, wellness, and community
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ARDOT Introduces New Online Fuel Transport Permit System
This system is designed to alleviate the administrative burden of maintaining and processing completed paper permits.
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Back to College Resources and Information
List of resources for first-time students, as well as some helpful reminders for returning students at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro's public university.
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Back to School Resources for Parents
Ahead of the start of the next school year, JRN has compiled a list of various resources for parents, including academic year calendars, links to free and reduced lunch applications, open house dates, and more.
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Arkansas’ Ban on Soft Drinks and Candy from Food Stamps Takes Effect
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ waiver to ban soft drinks and candy from Arkansas’ Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), also referred to as food stamps, went into effect on Wednesday.
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Cooling Stations Across Jonesboro
The City of Jonesboro is offering community cooling stations around town as summer temperatures soar.
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MEMORIAL: Community Mourns Former St. Bernards CEO Ben Owens Sr.
Ben Edwin Owens Sr., a transformational healthcare leader who guided St. Bernards Medical Center through nearly four decades, died on Saturday, June 27, at the age of 92.
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Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro to Close for Events
A downtown Jonesboro road will be closed Wednesday for Meet Me on Main events.
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Arkansas Gubernatorial Debate Sans Sanders Focuses on Healthcare, Education
During a debate in Eureka Springs last week, two contenders for Arkansas' highest office traded sharp words about policy, preparation, and each other's credentials to lead.
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Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking and Threatening to Kill Victim During Domestic Assault
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he choked a victim to the point of not being able to breathe and threatened to kill her multiple times.
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Downtown Paragould Receives Nearly $50K Grant to Revitalize Area
Downtown Paragould has been selected as one of only 26 cities nationwide to receive a grant to revitalize properties and showcase local talent.
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Super Sam’s Fireworks Ready to Light Up Northeast Arkansas for America’s 250th
As the nation prepares to celebrate a historic milestone this Fourth of July, a local tradition is ready to help Northeast Arkansas mark the occasion in spectacular fashion.