JONESBORO, Ark. — Jonesboro police are investigating a shooting early Sunday near Evans Way and State Street that left two people injured. The incident was reported to the E911 Dispatch Center at approximately 4:30 a.m., according to a release posted by the Jonesboro Police Department on Facebook. Officers responded to [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The City of Jonesboro has been awarded a $1.5 million grant from the Federal Railroad Administration to study all 18 at-grade rail crossings located within the city. The project is part of the Railroad Crossing Elimination program, which is aimed at minimizing interactions between trains and roadway [read more…]
JONESBORO — The Living Legends Awards, held at Arkansas State University, will be held at 5 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 22. Nominations are currently being accepted for those who will be honored at the ceremony. This event was created in 2019 to highlight A-State alumni and others in Northeast Arkansas [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — In preparation for the forecasted snowstorm, the City of Jonesboro has implemented inclement weather procedures. Some departments are working 12-hour shifts, including the Streets Department. Work has begun pre-treating bridges with sand to increase traction. When conditions warrant, clearing major thoroughfares will take place, prioritizing streets which [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning effective through 6 a.m. Saturday, forecasting heavy snowfall with accumulations of 4 to 6 inches. Hazardous travel conditions are expected, particularly during the Friday morning and evening commutes. For Jonesboro, snowfall is forecast to begin Thursday night, [read more…]
WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Williams Works program at Williams Baptist University has received a boost from First National Bank of Commerce. The $7,500 gift was presented to WBU President Dr. Stan Norman by First National Executive Vice President Tammy Franks. “The ongoing generosity of First National Bank of Commerce [read more…]
JONESBORO – Arkansas State University’s annual Agribusiness Conference, now in its 31st 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. 12, will focus on global commodity markets, the situation and outlook for [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A man faces charges, including a potential Class Y felony, on allegations that he physically and sexually assaulted his ex-girlfriend last month in Jonesboro. The probable cause affidavit says on Dec. 5, 2024, JPD officers responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence. Officers met with the [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — Two children were removed from a home and two people arrested after the youths were found in deplorable living conditions. The probable cause affidavit from the Paragould Police Department says that on January 2, 2025, police were contacted by the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS) [read more…]
PARAGOULD, Ark. — A woman is facing charges that include a Class Y felony after an infant tested positive for methamphetamine in Paragould. The probable cause affidavit says that in January 2025, detectives with the Paragould Police Department were advised of a Department of Human Services case involving an infant [read more…]
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