Mayor: Woodruff appeal denied, still fired
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 […]
Month: January 2017
Jonesboro set for "extremely strong" year, mayor says
JONESBORO, Ark. – Before a packed house full of business leaders, media outlets and elected officials, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin said the state of the […]
JPD: Suspect set truck on fire in field after robbery, arrested
JONESBORO, Ark. – A man suspected of robbing a gas station on Caraway Road near Jonesboro Police Department was apprehended earlier this month after tips […]
Writer, Filmmaker Ronson to Discuss Social Media's Impact
JONESBORO – Award-winning writer and documentary filmmaker Jon Ronson will speak about the impact of social media on society at Fowler Center, Riceland Hall, […]
Steak-stuffing suspects sought for stealing
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 […]
Envisioning a new legend in Jonesboro
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 […]
JFD awards ceremony to honor firefighter, officer of year
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. […]
City: KAIT trying to cover false report
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 […]
City: Employee is NOT still working for Jonesboro
JONESBORO, Ark. – A television report indicated a fired city employee had retained his job after an appeal but that is incorrect, according to a […]
A world of history hidden in rural Lawrence County
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 […]