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…]
JONESBORO – In celebration of Black History Month, Arkansas State University Museum will host a scholarly event comprised of a stimulating lecture, lively conversation and delicious refreshments. On Tuesday, Feb. 7, from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m., Dr. Cherisse Jones-Branch, professor of history, will present a discussion on “African American [read more…]
JONESBORO – The Department of Music at Arkansas State University will present the third concert in the 2016-17 Faculty Recital Series on Tuesday, Jan. 31, at 7:30 p.m. It will be in the Fowler Center, Riceland Hall, and is free to the public. The program will feature many faculty members, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A man was hit by a truck on Tuesday and said the driver did it on purpose, leading to the driver’s arrest. At about 6 p.m. Tuesday evening, Craighead County Sheriff’s Office was dispatched to the 5400-block of County Road 912 over a vehicle versus pedestrian accident. The [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. – A Jonesboro Police Department parking enforcement officer was struck by a car Tuesday afternoon in Jonesboro. At 3:35 p.m. at Washington Avenue and Union Street, Kimberly Lochner, 42, was struck when a 2015 Toyota 4Runner turned eastbound onto Washington from Union. As Lochner was walking northbound across Washington, [read more…]
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