Regional Coverage

Craighead County

Stolen Cadillac Appeared on Facebook Marketplace, Jonesboro Police Say

Sept. 18, 2026

Kori Blake Hancock faces a felony theft allegation after a Cadillac reported stolen in Jonesboro appeared on Facebook Marketplace, court records state.

Craighead County

Student-Involved Political Debates Come to A-State in October

Sept. 17, 2026

ASU-TV will host debates Oct. 1, 8 and 22 for state House, U.S. House and U.S. Senate candidates, with A-State students helping produce the broadcasts.

Craighead County

Three Face Felony Charges After Cameras Track Stolen A-State Golf Cart Through Jonesboro

Sept. 16, 2026

Three men face felony theft charges after police say surveillance cameras helped them track a stolen golf cart from the Arkansas State University campus through…

Craighead County

Suspect Accused of Gun Threat During Jonesboro School Bus Confrontation

Sept. 16, 2026

Africa Elijah Anderson faces a felony threatening allegation after a Jonesboro school bus confrontation. Special Judge Barbara Halsey set bond at $100,000.

Craighead County

Driver Killed After Kenworth Strikes Chevy Traverse At Highway 18 And Highway 135

Sept. 16, 2026

A preliminary Arkansas State Police summary says a Sept. 11, 2026, crash at Highway 18 and Highway 135 in Craighead County killed one driver and…

Craighead County

Chick-fil-A Coming to Southern Hills in Jonesboro

Sept. 16, 2026

Chick-fil-A is planned for Southern Hills in Jonesboro, according to an announcement from Carroll Caldwell. An opening date was not included.

Craighead County

Zhang Receives NSF Award to Advance Cleaner Waste-to-Energy Technologies

Sept. 15, 2026

JONESBORO – Arkansas State University has received a National Science Foundation (NSF) award totaling $177,108 to support research aimed at making waste-to-energy systems more efficient,…

Craighead County

Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy Application Open

Sept. 15, 2026

Participants engage in six facilitated, day-long sessions focused on communication, strategic planning, leadership under pressure, collaboration across backgrounds, influence and negotiation, and mentorship.