Craighead County

19-Year-Old Arrested for Alleged Armed Robbery at Cracker Barrel

JONESBORO, Ark. – A violent robbery attempt at Cracker Barrel has resulted in the arrest of a suspect on several charges in Jonesboro. The alleged crime happened on June 25, with Jonesboro officers responded to the parking lot of Cracker Barrel in reference to a disturbance. Police made contact with [read more…]

Craighead County

Jonesboro Mayor Announces Reelection Bid

JONESBORO — Four years ago, Harold Copenhaver was elected mayor during a time of great instability as Jonesboro and the entire nation dealt with an unprecedented pandemic and its social and civic disruptions. Today, he announced his re-election bid for a second term, pointing to a track record of city [read more…]

Craighead County

Baskin Robbins to Reopen in Jonesboro

JONESBORO, Ark. — Baskin Robbins is set to make a sweet return to Jonesboro, joining Stanton Optical in the newly redeveloped Premier Auto center on Red Wolf Boulevard, across from Starbucks. Haag Brown Commercial announced the news on Monday, noting that the ice cream chain will occupy a 1,223-square-foot space [read more…]