Craighead County

Panel to discuss importance of news in democracy

Mar 29, 2018 NEA Report 0

Together, they will discuss the future of journalism, its role in the local community, and what news literacy is in the era of fake news.

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Four arrested for child porn in Jonesboro

Mar 28, 2018 NEA Report 0

Detectives with the Jonesboro Police Department’s ICAC (Internet Crimes Against Children) Division have arrested four subjects, so far, as part of an ongoing operation.

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Craighead County

Sexual Assault Awareness Week Starts Monday, April 2

Mar 27, 2018 NEA Report 0

Everyone is invited to write notes of support to survivors, or survivors may discuss their own experiences, and leave them in the pockets. […]

NEA native returns to KAIT as VP and General Manager

Mar 26, 2018 NEA Report 1

A man with deep roots in northeast Arkansas is returning to lead the area’s largest media outlet. […]

Jonesboro creates new detention pond in I-555 roadside

Mar 26, 2018 NEA Report 0

The pond will provide roughly 1½ acre-feet of storage and improve drainage in the surrounding commercial area. […]

Students march en masse against school shootings Saturday

Mar 26, 2018 NEA Report 0

The weekend in Jonesboro held significance of its own, marking the 20th anniversary of the Westside School Shooting. […]

Arkansas congressman joins the #deletefacebook movement

Mar 26, 2018 NEA Report 0

Crawford said he will remain available through in person visits, my offices, email, phone, Twitter, Instagram, and newsletters. […]

Arrest made in woman’s death

Mar 23, 2018 NEA Report 0

JONESBORO, Ark. – An arrest has been made in the death of a Jonesboro woman ruled a homicide. Sgt. Lyle Waterworth said Friday morning an arrest had been made in the Gilbert Street homicide. More […]

April 6: Andy McKee Concert to Kick Off Oasis Arts Festival

Mar 22, 2018 NEA Report 0

McKee entertains both the eye and the ear as he magically transforms the steel string guitar into a full orchestra via his use of altered tunings, partial capos, percussive hits and a signature two-handed technique. […]