Craighead County
“Team Jonesboro” seeks public support for improvement
Sidewalks, city pools, parks, added funding for police and more could be boosted by a group hoping to get the community to pitch in. [read more…]
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Craighead County
JET summer discount programs runs through August
The JET bus system has kicked off its summer discount programs, which run through August and benefit Jonesboro’s young people and all bicyclists. Jonesboro Transportation Supervisor Michael Black announced the Rack-n-Ride program, which allows bicyclists to load their bikes and ride for 25 cents. The Summer Youth program allows anyone [read more…]
Randolph County
The Happy Story of Our Pocahontas Founders Day Festival “Pop-Up St. Charles Tavern”
A historic day occurred last weekend in Pocahontas as the Founders Day Festival was held for the first time since the county made some major changes. [read more…]
Craighead County
Beautiful downtown plaza a gift from the Rotary Club
JONESBORO, Ark. – An elegant and attractive plaza is being brought to downtown Jonesboro thanks to the work of a club celebrating 100 years in the city. The Rotary Club of Jonesboro, along with Rotary International and city leaders, will cut the ribbon on a much-needed downtown public space Friday, [read more…]
Craighead County
The Best of the Oldies Show Returns to Jonesboro
The show will benefit Rotary here in Northeast Arkansas. Rotary causes include ending polio, eliminating hunger, providing water/sanitation and medical care. [read more…]
Craighead County
A-State Celebration of Earth Day is Set for April 17
We take so much from our planet. One day out of the year gives us all the opportunity to give back. [read more…]
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Downtown Playhouse to Feature “Cheverie” for Founders Day
It is set in the modern day and imagines a courtroom where G.A. Cheverie is able to face his accusers from beyond the grave and seek justice for his death. [read more…]
Craighead County
Percussion Ensemble concert on Thursday at Riceland Hall
The Department of Music at Arkansas State University will present the A-State Percussion Ensemble in concert on Thursday, April 18, at 7:30 p.m. in Fowler Center’s Riceland Hall. [read more…]
Craighead County
Jonesboro satire page calls attention to real issues
A satirical Facebook page in NEA has grown by the thousands but it’s not just all for laughs. [read more…]
Craighead County
Arkansas Roots Music Festival to be held in Jonesboro April 13
The festival will begin at 1 p.m. at Jonesboro’s City, Water, and Light Park, 1123 S. Culberhouse St. [read more…]
