JONESBORO, AR — The City of Jonesboro invites residents, business owners, and community stakeholders to participate in Plan Jonesboro Design Week, taking place March 30 through April 2. The multi-day workshop marks the next major phase of the City’s comprehensive planning effort to guide growth over the next 30 years. [read more…]
CRAIGHEAD COUNTY, Ark. — A burn ban has been issued for Craighead County following a recent increase in fire activity and ongoing dry conditions, officials announced. According to county officials, 32 grass and brush fires have been dispatched in the past 10 days, prompting concern among fire districts and emergency [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. —A Jonesboro suspect is facing felony charges for an alleged violent attack on a pregnant victim. Rishawn Omar Hughes, 39, of Jonesboro, was arrested for second-degree battery, a class B felony, and terroristic threatening, a D felony. He could face up to 20 years in prison on the [read more…]
JONESBORO, AR – New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University (NYITCOM at A-State) enjoyed a 95 percent match rate and a 97 percent placement rate through the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), the Jonesboro-based medical school announced Friday. “Match Day is our favorite day [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. (March 20, 2026) – St. Bernards Medical Center announced its participation in Goldfinch Health’s “Billion Pill Pledge” on Friday, the first hospital in Arkansas to launch a targeted pain management and opioid reduction program that supports patients throughout surgery. This program, made possible by Arkansas Opioid Recovery Partnership [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A 19-year-old was arrested after police say he was caught shoplifting ammunition from Academy Sports and later found with drugs and cash. Officers responded at about 1 p.m. on March 17, 2026, to the 2800 block of Parkwood Drive in reference to a shoplifter who was still [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — A woman was arrested after police say she intentionally flooded her apartment, causing extensive damage estimated in the thousands of dollars. According to a probable cause affidavit from the Jonesboro Police Department, officers responded on March 14, 2026, to the 2700 block of Curtview Drive regarding a [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — An 18-year-old defendant is being held on a $1 million bond after being arrested on a rape charge involving a child with a developmental delay, according to court records. Seth Evan Jones, 18, was arrested March 18, 2026, at approximately 9:04 a.m. on a charge of rape, [read more…]
JONESBORO, Ark. — The Craighead County District Court is warning residents about a scam involving fraudulent text messages that attempt to collect payment for traffic tickets. According to a notice issued by the court, individuals may receive text messages claiming to be from District Court regarding outstanding tickets. The messages [read more…]
Statement from the Jonesboro Christmas Parade Planning Committee In 2024, when the previous leadership of the Jonesboro Christmas Parade stepped down, a citizen-led planning committee assumed responsibility for organizing the event with the support and cooperation of the City of Jonesboro. An initial meeting was held at City Hall in [read more…]
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