Craighead County

JPD mobilizing seat-belt campaign

JONESBORO, Ark. – This Thanksgiving, the Jonesboro Police Department is teaming up with the U.S. Department of Transportation National Highway Traffic Safety Administration and law enforcement agencies across the country on a high-visibility Click It or Ticket mobilization to make sure all Thanksgiving travelers are wearing their seat belts. Thanksgiving [read more…]

Lawrence County

Repairs coming to railroad at Ravenden

RAVENDEN, Ark. – Repairs are coming to the railroad crossing in Ravenden next week. This news is according to State Representative-elect Fran Cavenaugh, who said she spoke to Arkansas Highway Department personnel  Thursday and they confirmed that Burlington Northern will be doing repairs to the crossing next week.

Craighead County

Winter Wonderland, Rink hours set

JONESBORO, Ark. – It’s almost here! Dates and times for the City of Jonesboro’s Winter Wonderland and First Community Bank Wonderland Rink have been set. Winter Wonderland, which is free to all, will be open Nov. 30 thru Dec. 21. The Christmas-themed entertainment venue for kids is at 215 W. [read more…]

Craighead County

Several accidents on Highway 351

JONESBORO, Ark. – Traffic on Highway 351 was at a stand-still as people drove home Thursday evening. At about 6 p.m. there was a two car accident at Dollar General on Highway 351.  With traffic congested, across from a Baptist church, it appeared to a witness that a Jonesboro police [read more…]