JONESBORO – Three Arkansas State University students will receive hands-on, real-world learning with a paid, summer-long internship in the steel industry. The Association for Iron and Steel Technology (AIST) Steel Intern Scholarship helps match students with a steel-producing or steel-related internship and awards students a $4,000 academic scholarship to use [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect accused of assaulting a retail employee and stealing merchandise was arrested after police later located her driving a vehicle reported stolen, according to an affidavit. According to the affidavit, on Feb. 17, 2026, an employee of a local retail store reported that a woman attempted [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A Cash suspect was arrested in a financial identity fraud investigation after a victim discovered a bank account had been opened using his personal information. According to the affidavit, officers with the Jonesboro Police Department were contacted Dec. 19, 2025, regarding financial identity fraud. The victim reported [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A parole absconder was arrested Tuesday after a traffic stop led officers to discover a loaded handgun inside a vehicle, according to a police report. On Feb. 24, Jonesboro officers observed a blue Hyundai Elantra fail to signal before turning onto Rogers and initiated a traffic stop, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect wanted in Kentucky was arrested this week, after Jonesboro police located a stolen handgun at a local pawn shop, according to a police report. Jonesboro officers responded to a pawn shop on Feb. 23 at Nettleton Avenue after being notified that Gamarius Isby, 21, was [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect with outstanding warrants and on probation was arrested Feb. 23, 2026, after officers responding to a call about a person slumped over in a vehicle discovered drugs and attempted to take him into custody, according to a police report. Officer Jeremy Wheelis, along with officers [read more…]
The Jonesboro Church Health Center has introduced a new logo — the first brand identity update in its 34-year history — reflecting the organization’s continued commitment to providing low-cost, high-quality medical care to uninsured adults. While the visual identity has been refreshed, the mission remains unchanged. The health center serves [read more…]
Beatles at the Ridge Festival earns statewide tourism honor WALNUT RIDGE, Ark. — The Lawrence County Chamber of Commerce has received the 2026 Henry Award for Tourism Attraction of the Year for the Beatles at the Ridge Festival, recognizing the event’s impact in bringing visitors from across the nation and [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect was arrested after police say she punched an officer during a welfare check at a business along Caraway Road. Kristin Leigh Larry, 42, was arrested on suspicion of second-degree battery against a law enforcement officer, a Class D felony, and resisting arrest, a misdemeanor. Bail [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A suspect was arrested after police say he broke into his ex-girlfriend’s apartment and stole several items while she was away. Kaseem Muhammad Annoor, 33, of Jonesboro, was arrested on suspicion of residential burglary, a Class B felony, and theft, a misdemeanor. Bail was set at $50,000 [read more…]
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