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3 weeks ago
Arkansas Schools Encouraged to Enter AGFC’s Generation Conservation Regional Competitions
This year’s Pre-Summit and Regional competitions feature challenges ranging from cooking wild game and quiz bowls, to debate and designing nature center exhibits, magazine spreads and action plans focused on improving their school’s conservation footprint.
4 weeks ago
Northeast Arkansas Hospitals Prepare for Another Financial Squeeze as Medicaid Changes Loom
Arkansas hospitals were already facing rising costs and low reimbursement. Now changes to Medicaid are forcing local health systems to plan for another financial challenge
4 weeks ago
Brookland Public Schools Addressing Email Spam, Phishing Issues Over Weekend
Superintendent George Kennedy confirmed Friday evening that IT staff are actively resolving the issue, which has caused a high volume of spam emails across district accounts.
4 weeks ago
A-State Cross Country Announces 2026 Schedule
Arkansas State cross country head coach Jesse Duvall announced the 2026 schedule on Tuesday.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Woman Accused of Hitting Boyfriend with Vehicle, Chasing Him During Argument
A Jonesboro woman is behind bars after police said she intentionally struck her boyfriend with a vehicle during an argument and chased him on foot.
4 weeks ago
CRDC Program Reimburses NEA Care Facilities for Meals and Snacks
The CRDC serves as the local sponsor of the program, working with over 65 facilities across 16 Northeast Arkansas counties.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Posing as Armed and Stealing Xbox from Home
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said doorbell camera footage linked him to a masked break-in attempt and the theft of a video game console.
4 weeks ago
Nettleton Schools Dismisses Junior, High School Students Due to Power Outage
Parents are encouraged to make arrangements to pick up their children as soon as possible. The district later added that bus routes will be ran to take students home.
4 weeks ago
NEA Humane Society Saddling Up for Inaugural ‘Ride, Race, Rescue’ Barrel Bash
The event will feature two days of high-speed barrel racing, with Saturday's race boasting $5,000 in added money.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Couple to Bring Story of Community and Charity on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
A Jonesboro couple will test their luck on a 40-foot pegboard in front of a national television audience next week, bringing a deeply personal story of community and charity to a popular game show.
4 weeks ago
NEA Baptist Names New CEO as Former Moves to Lead Memphis Flagship Hospital
Officials say the shifts are part of a broader administrative reorganization across the Baptist Memorial health system.
4 weeks ago
ASU-Newport Medication Assistant Program Earns 100% Certification Exam Pass Rate
The overall pass rate includes both students taking the certification examination for the first time and those retaking the examination.
4 weeks ago
Parolee Facing Drug and Child Endangerment Charges After Jonesboro Welfare Check
A Jonesboro man on parole is facing felony drug and child endangerment charges after police said they found meth in his pocket and drug paraphernalia scattered throughout the home during a welfare check.
4 weeks ago
AGFC Approves Duck Hunt Draw System on St. Francis Sunken Lands
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Thursday morning approved a permit draw system for duck hunting within the St. Francis Sunken Lands Wildlife Management Area near Trumann.
4 weeks ago
Multiple Lanes on Highland Drive Closed Due to Wreck
Multiple lanes on Highland Drive have been closed due to a traffic accident.
4 weeks ago
Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit Offering Free Screenings in Jonesboro in September
The Baptist Health Mobile Health Unit has unveiled its late summer and early fall screening schedule, and it will be making a stop in Jonesboro.
4 weeks ago
Brookland Woman Arrested on Fourth DWI Following Traffic Stop
A Brookland woman was arrested on a fourth driving while intoxicated (DWI) charge when police said she was caught with open containers of alcohol in her SUV after drifting out of her lane.
4 weeks ago
Ronnie Shaver Retires After 24 Years of Service to City of Jonesboro
As director, Shaver was responsible for overseeing the upkeep, maintenance, functionality of more than 50 city properties, including the Municipal Center.
4 weeks ago
THE EXPERT | Tips to Find the Right Lawyer
Finding a trustworthy lawyer is no small task, especially for people who have never had to do so in the past. Rees Law Firm offers these tips for people on the lookout.
4 weeks ago
Northbound Traffic on I-555 in Jonesboro Closed Due to Accident
A traffic accident has led to parts of Interstate 555 in Jonesboro being closed.