1+ day, 7+ hour ago   (522+ words) The Arkansas State defense forced four turnovers, returning two for scores Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas State (1-1, 0-0 SBC) defense forced four turnovers, returning two for scores, and the Red Wolves rushed for 256 yards on the ground to best West Georgia…...

4+ day, 18+ hour ago   (316+ words) Mobile office locates hundreds of thousands owed to residents Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – Auditor of State Dennis Milligan hosted a mobile office in Jonesboro Wednesday and located more than $250,000 in unclaimed property for local businesses and citizens. “What a great day…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (319+ words) Little Rock, AR – Contributed – The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and surrounding counties raised almost $707,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced. The regional auction drew 121 registered bidders, who purchased 167 of 205 available parcels for $707,222.69. Results were as follows: The…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago   (506+ words) Second half surge by the opposition made the difference Memphis, TN – Contributed – The Arkansas State football team (0-1, 0-0 SBC) battled in the season opener at Memphis (1-0, 0-0 American), but a second half surge by the opposition made the difference in a 42-24 decision…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (386+ words) Dr. Amanda Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at NYITCOM at A-State, will serve a one-year term for ARAFP. Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians (ARAFP) installed Dr. Amanda Deel as its…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (538+ words) Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The City of Jonesboro has been named the Arkansas Recycling Coalition’s 2026 Government Recycler of the Year, recognizing the City’s expanding efforts to reduce waste, increase recycling opportunities, improve convenience for residents and operate more efficiently. Jonesboro’s approach…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (1079+ words) Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – 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 and design. Art + Design Department Chair Katherine Baker said the building allows students from…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (569+ words) Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The Jonesboro City Council on Tuesday unanimously approved two ordinances involving the proposed public safety tax set to appear on the November ballot. The first ordinance levied a city-wide 5/8-cent sales tax to be used…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (551+ words) Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he attacked his pregnant girlfriend, choking her to the point of unconsciousness. Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause Aug. 31 to charge…...

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (474+ words) Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – A West Memphis man faces multiple charges after police said he shot at a Jonesboro home and forced his way inside. Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause Aug. 31 to charge 47-year-old Floydie Billups with the…...