JONESBORO, Ark. – Former City of Jonesboro Director of Information Systems Erick Woodruff’s termination appeal was denied Friday by Mayor Harold Perrin. Woodruff, who was terminated Jan. 9 and appealed the decision to the mayor on Wednesday, was advised that the mayor is offering him the right to further appeal to [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Before a packed house full of business leaders, media outlets and elected officials, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin said the state of the city is “extremely strong” and predicted big success for 2017. “I think 2017 is probably going to be one of the most exciting years we’ve [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A man suspected of robbing a gas station on Caraway Road near Jonesboro Police Department was apprehended earlier this month after tips were received through Crimestoppers. The robbery happened at about 1:17 a.m. Jan. 7, when a white male wearing a navy blue ski mask entered the [read more…]
JONESBORO – Award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker Jon Ronson will speak about the impact of social media on society at Fowler Center, Riceland Hall, on Tuesday, Feb. 21, at 7 p.m. A regular contributor to the BBC and NPR, Ronson’s talk will focus on one of his bestselling books, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Bill’s Fresh Market is known for its meat selection but two suspects are being sought for stuffing pounds of meat under their clothes and walking out of the store. About 5:30 p.m. Thursday evening, Jonesboro police were sent to Bill’s Fresh Market, 4225 Stadium Boulevard in Jonesboro, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Development is booming in Jonesboro but in an area where less businesses are investing time and money, a local partnership has taken the initiative with hopes to raise the quality of life on the north side of town. The all-new Legends BBQ & Smokehouse was receiving the finishing [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – Jonesboro Fire Department’s prestigious firefighter and officer of the year awards will be presented at the department’s annual honors ceremony, 6 p.m. Monday at Station No. 3, 2212 Brazos Street. Fire Chief Kevin Miller invites the public to the presentation, where Tommy Hall will receive the highest [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – The City of Jonesboro’s spokesperson says local television station KAIT is trying to cover itself for a “startlingly inaccurate report” by changing the wording in a story first published Wednesday evening, then by calling his comments to NEA Report “incorrect.” The report was published at 5:29 p.m., when Region [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A television report indicated a fired city employee had retained his job after an appeal but that is incorrect, according to a city spokesman. Erick Woodruff, former director of information systems for the City of Jonesboro, was fired on Jan. 9 by the city. He later appealed [read more…]
POWHATAN, Ark. – “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” The powerful quote has been repeated throughout history, although it seems to have originated from George Santayana in the 1800s, but it carries the message of why the Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives (NEARA) hold such importance. Archival Manager Meredith McFadden [read more…]
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