JONESBORO, Ark. — Some endured heat. Others endured the rain and cold. Such is the nature of Arkansas weather, after all. Some waited for upwards of an hour. Some made it through in mere minutes. Some came to see change…. Read More ›
Northeast Arkansas News
City of Jonesboro Awarded $2.5M in Rail Expansion Grants
JONESBORO, Ark. — The City of Jonesboro announced a $2.5 million grant to fund rail storage expansion Monday afternoon at Rotary Park. The grant includes $2 million from the U.S. Economic Development Administration and another $500,000 investment by the Delta… Read More ›
Pandemic at Forefront of A-State Campus Life
JONESBORO — Within the first day of returning to campus, the opinions of a fraction of the student body were made evident to students and faculty alike as the message “Close Campus” was chalked across Arkansas State University’s sidewalks.
Jonesboro Residents Stand Together for Justice; Opposition Incites Violence
Silence is Compliance.
Jonesboro City Council Holds First Online Meeting Amid COVID-19 Pandemic
JONESBORO, Ark. — Amid a global pandemic and the aftermath of a natural disaster, the City of Jonesboro had somewhat of a return to normalcy with a remote city council meeting Tuesday night. The meeting was the first held since… Read More ›
#JonesboroStrong: Overcoming the Storm
“#JonesboroStrong: Overcoming the Storm” is a visual experience about the resilience of the community in the wake of disaster.
PHOTO GALLERY: Massive Tornado Leaves Jonesboro Broken, yet Hopeful
An EF-3 tornado struck Jonesboro, Arkansas Saturday, March 28. Here’s what the aftermath looks like.
Enrollment Decline at Arkansas State is a Complex Issue
JONESBORO — Enrollment at Arkansas State University is on the decline, but it isn’t all doom and gloom in Jonesboro. Both domestic and international enrollment in graduate and undergraduate studies are down at Arkansas State, with overall enrollment down around… Read More ›
Super Tuesday races shake up Northeast Arkansas
JONESBORO — While the race between Democratic presidential candidates took center stage on Super Tuesday, several Northeast Arkansas election results flew under the radar. Former Vice President Joe Biden won not only Craighead County but the entire state of Arkansas… Read More ›
Suddenlink Reps Miss Connection with Disgruntled Customers
JONESBORO, Ark. — The City of Jonesboro held a joint meeting with Suddenlink Thursday night to address numerous complaints by citizens. The St. Bernards Auditorium was at capacity; in fact, it was standing-room-only for disgruntled residents. Hundreds of Jonesboro residents… Read More ›
