Craighead County

April 8: Annual Arkansas Roots Music Festival

JONESBORO – KASU, the public broadcasting service of Arkansas State University, along with A-State’s Department of English, Philosophy and World Languages and the West End Neighborhood Association will present the Arkansas Roots Music Festival on Saturday, April 8.

Lawrence County

Snapp: "Consolidation MUST wait"

WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. – When Walnut Ridge Mayor Charles Snapp formed a committee to study the feasibility of consolidating Hoxie and Walnut Ridge, some said he was trying to force a hostile takeover. One who issued such a statement was Hoxie Mayor Lanny Tinker. However, Snapp likely surprised Tinker and [read more…]

Independence County

Missing 15-year-old in Independence County

BATESVILLE, Ark. – Authorities are asking for your help. The Independence County Sheriff’s Office is looking for a runaway juvenile from the Arkansas Sheriff’s Youth Ranch. The runaway is Hailey Hice, 15 years old, 5′7″, 220 lbs with brown hair and brown eyes. She was last seen wearing maroon pants, [read more…]

Craighead County

Second trails meeting announced

  JONESBORO, Ark. – A second public meeting has been added for Jonesboro residents to discuss five potential pedestrian and bicycle trail projects for the city. In addition to this week’s meeting at 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 23, a second meeting has be scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Monday, April 3. [read more…]