Craighead County
Jonesboro native Andy Shatley announces bid for mayor of Jonesboro
“Many people think it’s time to pass the baton – and I agree,” Shatley said. [read more…]
Month: May 2020
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Tuesday: 1,350 active cases out of 3,525; Governor extends state of emergency
The governor has issued an executive order to extend the state of emergency in Arkansas for 45 days. All directives previously issues are reaffirmed through the latest proclamation. [read more…]
Craighead County
Overnight burglary at Gee Street Pawn in Jonesboro
There are still 11 handguns unaccounted for in the business’ inventory. [read more…]
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Police suggest caution after unknown “solar” peddlers go door-to-door
Two purported solar energy salesmen making contact with homeowners in Jonesboro are not believed to be properly licensed to operate within the city. [read more…]
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Old Perkins building to be torn down; New unnamed restaurant teased
A local building with years of restaurant history will soon be leaving the Caraway Road. [read more…]
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Monday: 1,361 COVID cases in Arkansas; Venues, places of worship may reopen today
ASU will resume in-person classes this fall, unless something changes [read more…]
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Saturday: 1,312 active cases, 9 new deaths; Barber/beauty schools to reopen May 6
Barber and beauty schools are now included in the directive for salons/barbershops and can now start business on May 6 [read more…]
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Randolph County Judge John Throesch removed from office; disqualified from holding future judicial seat
The resignation has the legal effect of “removal from office” according to the letter from the commission. [read more…]
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Friday: Salons to reopen Wednesday, May 6; ADH now reports 1,284 active cases after change to categorization
The governor said an announcement regarding hair salons would be made on May 1. [read more…]
