Poinsett County

Trumann Awarded Grants for Walking Track, New Tornado Sirens

TRUMANN, Ark. — Trumann has been awarded two grants expected to bring visible improvements to the city, including a new walking track at Betty Street Park and funding to replace tornado sirens damaged after severe weather in 2025. Mayor Jay Paul Woods said one grant will provide $100,000 for work [read more…]

Lawrence County

Public Meeting Set for May 1 to Address Concerns Over Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives

POWHATAN, Ark. — Historians, genealogists, museum professionals, and community stakeholders from across Northeast Arkansas will gather on Friday, May 1 to address growing concerns about recent staffing changes at the Northeast Arkansas Regional Archives (NEARA), located at Powhatan Historic State Park. The meeting will take place at 2:00 p.m. at [read more…]

Craighead County

Plan Jonesboro Design Week Draws Hundreds, Highlights Community Priorities for Growth

Clear community priorities emerged during successful Plan Jonesboro Design Week JONESBORO, AR – Hundreds of residents participated in Plan Jonesboro Design Week, held March 30 through April 2, engaging directly with the team leading the City of Jonesboro’s comprehensive planning effort. Through open houses, pop-up conversations, and topic-focused discussions, participants [read more…]