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JPD Street Crimes Unit busts $200K worth of dope

Apr 19, 2018

The SCU confiscated more than 5 pounds of illicit drugs with a street value over $200,000.00, along with more than $8000 in cash and a gun.

2nd Annual Color Me D.A.R.E this Saturday in Jonesboro

Apr 17, 2018

A special D.A.R.E. event is happening this weekend in Jonesboro and promises to be a colorful experience!

Diaz man arrested for attempted murder

Apr 16, 2018

A shooting early Sunday in Craighead County led to the arrest of one man for attempted murder.

Steak ‘n Shake opens April 30th

Apr 16, 2018

After delays due to record-setting rain and cold temperatures, the return of Steak ‘n Shake to Jonesboro will finally happen this month

A-State To Host Annual Earth Day Celebration April 20

Apr 16, 2018

Local schools and the general public will join the campus community at the annual celebration of the 2018 Earth Day at Arkansas State University, Friday, April 20

NEA Baptist participating in decision day today

Apr 16, 2018

NEA Baptist Clinic is welcoming the public throughout the day in the main clinic lobby at 4802 E Johnson Ave, with free information about advance care planning and scheduling visits to assist with the completion of the written advanced directives.

Special Guests to Assist in Arkansas Children’s Week

Apr 16, 2018

A number of state legislators and community leaders will visit Arkansas State University this week to assist in activities pertaining to the Arkansas Children’s Week celebration.

JPD responds to barricaded suspect Sunday

Apr 16, 2018

A release says officers kept busy over the weekend dealing with a suspect who reportedly barricaded himself in a home after a domestic dispute.

Happy Halloween bags of meth found in Jonesboro

Apr 12, 2018

An officer on patrol in a “high drug traffic area” ended up apprehending several for drug charges, including one with happy Halloween bags containing crystal meth.