Craighead County

Police respond to call of woman held at gunpoint, one arrested

JONESBORO, Ark. – One person was arrested Thursday night in Jonesboro after police responded in reference to a woman being held against her will at gunpoint. It happened around 6:30 PM December 29 at the 3700-block of Kristi Lake Drive. Multiple officers responded to the scene. The report’s MO says [read more…]

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Thieves target car dealership in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. – A very large theft took place over the holiday weekend at a car dealership in Jonesboro. Sometime between December 23 and December 26, suspects broke into Cavenaugh Hyundai, 2020 Wilkins Avenue, and stole vehicles and property, the report filed with the Jonesboro Police Department said. The theft [read more…]

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A-State’s 29th Annual Agribusiness Conference is Set for Wednesday, Feb. 8

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference, now in its 29th year, continues to provide timely information and agricultural policy education to farmers, agribusiness professionals, students and educators across the Mid-South. This year’s conference, on Wednesday, Feb. 8, will focus on the global economy, agricultural policy and the next farm [read more…]

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Jonesboro prepares for frigid weather

The City of Jonesboro is taking measures to prepare for anticipated frigid conditions in the coming days. While the Salvation Army has round-the-clock services for those in need, the City will expand those services if conditions warrant. As is common in such situations, Earl Bell Center, Parker Park and Allen [read more…]