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WBU Theatre Program Staging A Bad Year for Tomatoes

Sept. 24, 2026

Nosy neighbors and an invented sister turn an actress’s quiet getaway into chaos in “A Bad Year for Tomatoes,” coming to Williams Baptist University Oct.…

Craighead County

Town Hall Focusing on Two Local Ballot Questions Planned in Craighead County

Sept. 23, 2026

Craighead County Justice of the Peace Garrett Barnes will host a public Town Hall on Oct. 1 at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library, featuring…

Sharp County

Arkansas Pie Festival Winner Earns Spot at World Food Championships

Sept. 21, 2026

Lisa Sohl of Piehouse Bakery earned a Golden Ticket at the Arkansas Pie Festival in Cherokee Village and will compete Oct. 15-18 in Indianapolis.

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.

Lawrence County

Beatles at the Ridge Festival is Saturday

Sept. 14, 2026

(WALNUT RIDGE, Ark.) – Downtown Walnut Ridge will be rocking again this Saturday, Sept. 19, with the annual Beatles at the Ridge music festival. The…

Craighead County

Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Free Mississippi River Symposium This Fall

Sept. 9, 2026

JONESBORO – In an effort to provide historical information and acknowledge the stories of the past, a symposium will be held this fall at Lakeport…

Craighead County

A-State and GOJO Partner, Offering Free Rides for University Community

Sept. 8, 2026

JONESBORO – As the fall semester gets underway at Arkansas State University, one may notice GOJO buses around campus. The buses operate in partnership with the…

Craighead County

$25 Million Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation Opens at A-State

Sept. 1, 2026

JONESBORO – The new Windgate Hall of Art and Innovation is officially opening at Arkansas State University. The facility provides state-of-the-art spaces for studio art…

Craighead County

Family Crisis Center to Bring CajunFest Fundraiser to Jonesboro

Aug. 21, 2026

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Family Crisis Center will bring Cajun-inspired food, auctions and other activities to Jonesboro this fall during a fundraiser supporting survivors across…