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Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jonesboro News Today is your daily source for the latest headlines and stories shaping Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas. From local government and business developments to Arkansas State University, education, healthcare, public safety, agriculture, economic growth, and community events across Craighead County, we bring you the news that matters most—in just a few minutes. Whether you're a longtime resident, a student, a newcomer, or simply want to stay connected to one of Northeast Arkansas's…
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- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jonesboro Man Charged With Murder After Multiple Vehicle Attacks | Jonesboro News
Jonesboro Man Charged With Murder After Multiple Vehicle Attacks | Jonesboro News
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Baltimore’s Bold Economic Push | Jonesboro News
Baltimore’s mayor is launching a bold economic revitalization push, slashing red tape and rolling out targeted programs to lure businesses, create jobs, and…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Wolves Week Brings Campus Spirit to Life | Jonesboro News
Arkansas State University is roaring back with Wolves Week — a high-energy kickoff to the fall semester designed to unite students, cheer squads, and the…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Duck Hunt Draw Open | Jonesboro News
Arkansas Game and Fish is opening applications for a coveted duck hunt at the St. Francis Sunken Lands WMA—your best shot at prime blinds, but hurry: apply…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Law Enforcement Hits Hard | Jonesboro News
Independence County just pulled off a major drug bust that’s landed two suspects with eleven felony charges—local law enforcement is calling it a big win…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Trooper Arrest Sparks Probe | Jonesboro News
A 20-year-old in Marianna, Arkansas, has been arrested for second-degree murder following a deadly altercation — sparking community concern and an ongoing…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Medicaid Fraud Bust | Jonesboro News
Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin just dropped a bombshell: over $200 million in Medicaid fraud is being investigated, involving a sprawling network of…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Join Jonesboro’s Park Cleanup | Jonesboro News
Join the community in transforming Parker Park in Jonesboro with a big neighborhood clean-up on September 12th—organized by Keep Jonesboro Beautiful to boost…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Paragould Schools Face $2M Budget Crisis | Jonesboro News
Paragould School District in Arkansas is staring down a $2 million budget shortfall, forcing tough choices as officials weigh raising property taxes and…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kids Falling Behind in School | Jonesboro News
New report reveals a troubling drop in elementary reading and math scores, fueled by pandemic disruptions—teachers, parents, and policymakers are racing to…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Boosts Early Literacy | Jonesboro News
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders just signed a landmark literacy law targeting kids from kindergarten through third grade, aiming to build strong reading…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Osceola Building’s Structural Crisis | Jonesboro News
A historic Osceola building is in serious structural trouble, forcing officials to scramble for solutions as they assess damage and prioritize safety. After…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Doc Arrested in Arkansas Child Porn Case | Jonesboro News
A shocking arrest in Poinsett County, Arkansas, has sent ripples through the community — a man known as “Doc” was charged with child pornography, sparking…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jonesboro Surpasses $100M Revenue Milestone | Jonesboro News
Jonesboro, Arkansas, just shattered its own financial record, hitting over $100 million in general revenue for the first time ever—thanks to a surge in sales…
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Northeast Arkansas Heat Warning | Jonesboro News
Northeast Arkansas braced for dangerously hot weather, with heat indexes soaring to 110°F — a warning that even in non-tropical regions, extreme heat can…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Trooper Punches Teen During Traffic Stop | Jonesboro News
A shocking dashcam video shows an Arkansas State Police trooper allegedly punching an 18-year-old woman during a traffic stop after finding alcohol in the car…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Gojo Transit Beta Test in Jonesboro | Jonesboro News
Jonesboro’s new Gojo Transit is in beta, promising smoother, smarter city travel via the Umo app — designed to cut wait times, boost accessibility, and connect…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
High-Speed Chase Ends in Crash | Jonesboro News
A high-speed pursuit on U.S. Highway 67 in Lawrence County, Arkansas, ended in a crash that left two people seriously injured, with Arkansas State Police…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Wildfire Alert: Burn Bans in Effect | Jonesboro News
Arkansas is in wildfire emergency mode as officials scramble to contain blazes fueled by record dry conditions, urging residents to avoid any outdoor sparks…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Offers Comfortable Living on $62K | Jonesboro News
Arkansas just made the dream of comfortable, budget-friendly living a reality for many—new data shows you can live well there on just $62,000 a year, hitting…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Black River Prepares Businesses for Crisis | Jonesboro News
Black River Technical College and The Arrow Center are teaming up to launch a hands-on emergency management training program designed to empower local…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Magic Springs Debuts EDM Festival | Jonesboro News
Magic Springs is shaking things up this Labor Day weekend with its first-ever EDM festival at the Timberwood Amphitheater, turning its family-friendly park…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
USDA Delivers 200K Pounds to Arkansas Food Bank | Jonesboro News
Two hundred thousand pounds of food just arrived from the USDA’s TEFAP program, ready to fuel families in Lawrence County and beyond. This massive shipment…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Brookland Power Upgrade in Progress | Jonesboro News
Craighead Electric is tackling a major upgrade in Brookland—replacing aging power lines to boost reliability and slash outages. This isn’t just a quick patch…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas to Widen Highway 158 | Jonesboro News
Arkansas is set to upgrade Highway 158 near Osceola with a major widening project—expanding from two to four lanes to boost traffic flow and safety, especially…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jonesboro’s New Innovation Hub | Jonesboro News
Jonesboro is set to launch Innovasian, a bold new innovation hub designed to unite tech startups and entrepreneurs, fueling local economic growth and…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Pulaski County Wildfire Burn Ban | Jonesboro News
Pulaski County’s wildfire risk is at a critical level as dry conditions fuel dangerous fire potential—leading to a countywide burn ban and urgent public safety…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
School Bus and Dump Truck Crash | Jonesboro News
A school bus and dump truck collided at a railroad crossing in Northeast Arkansas Tuesday morning—no injuries reported. Emergency crews responded swiftly, and…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Artificial Bone and Cartilage Breakthrough | Jonesboro News
Scientists at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine have pioneered a revolutionary method for growing artificial bone and cartilage tissue, poised to transform…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Local Election Candidates Deadline | Jonesboro News
Local election candidates, don’t miss the August 5th deadline—file your paperwork by noon with your county clerk to officially run for mayor or other key…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Local Election Candidates File by Aug 5 | Jonesboro News
The clock is ticking for local election hopefuls—filing deadline for 2026 races is August 5 at noon. From mayors to neighborhood reps, this is your first…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Craighead County Stories Come to Life | Jonesboro News
Discover the untold stories of Craighead County at the Jonesboro Public Library’s brand-new speaker series, where local historians and storytellers bring the…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Detention Officer Arrested for Sexual Assault | Jonesboro News
A detention center officer, Ashton Rose, 32, was arrested on August 11th for second-degree sexual assault — just one day after being fired amid an internal…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Eric Bowden Faces Child Abuse Charges | Jonesboro News
A North Little Rock man named Eric Bowden is facing serious criminal charges for child sexual abuse material after a digital investigation uncovered damning…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Zoo Extends Hours to Beat Heat | Jonesboro News
The Little Rock Zoo’s hours are shifting to combat scorching temps—staying open until 8 PM Tuesday through Thursday—to keep animals safe as heat soars into the…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Exchange Club Funds Foster Support | Jonesboro News
Local heroes unite as the Exchange Club of Jonesboro drops a $2,000 donation to Together We Foster, a vital group empowering foster kids, biological families…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Pack The Pantry Builds Community Solidarity | Jonesboro News
In Paragould, St. Mary’s Catholic School sparked a powerful community response with its “Pack The Pantry” initiative, collecting tons of non-perishable food to…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Finch Baptist Helps Students Start School Strong | Jonesboro News
Finch Baptist Church in Paragould is rolling out a free, all-in-one back-to-school event to help students gear up for the new year—complete with backpacks…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Blytheville Police Seeking Dispatchers | Jonesboro News
Blytheville Police in Arkansas urgently seeks new dispatchers—critical first responders in emergency situations—offering a high-stakes, high-impact role for…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Deadline to Run for Local Office | Jonesboro News
Local election candidates have until noon Wednesday, August 5th to file paperwork with their county clerk’s office to appear on the 2026 ballot—mark your…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arrest in Drug Take Back Program | Jonesboro News
A woman faces arrest after a chaotic incident at a drug take-back program — a stark reminder that even well-intentioned public safety initiatives can spiral…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Play Builds Resilience in Childhood | Jonesboro News
What if your childhood toys secretly built your future resilience? New science reveals how early play—solving puzzles, stacking blocks, exploring…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Paragould Police Seize Massive Drug Bust | Jonesboro News
Paragould Police in Arkansas just pulled off a massive drug bust—seizing over 100 pounds of marijuana and 2 pounds of meth—part of an ongoing crackdown to keep…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Community Updates | Jonesboro News
Jonesboro’s rallying residents for a weekend cleanup to boost community pride, while the Empty Bowls fundraiser tackles hunger in Northeast Arkansas. Law…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Judge Under Fire After Altercation | Jonesboro News
A viral video has ignited a firestorm after an Arkansas judge allegedly got into a physical altercation, sparking immediate calls for accountability and…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Deadline to Run for Local Office | Jonesboro News
Deadline’s fast approaching for local elections in Pocahontas and Ravenden, Arkansas—file your candidacy by Wednesday, August 5th at noon if you’re eyeing…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Hemp-Derived THC Bill Sparks Industry Alarm | Jonesboro News
A new Congress bill threatens to shut down the booming hemp-derived THC market—Delta-8 and Delta-10 included—by making them nearly impossible to legally…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Warren Homicide Investigation Update | Jonesboro News
A homicide investigation is underway in Warren following the death of Billy Wayne Smith, with 20-year-old Anthony Wright now in custody. Authorities are…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
RIC Launches to Fix Rural Health | Jonesboro News
Oak Ridge Associated Universities is launching a bold new initiative to revolutionize rural healthcare by uniting 35 top universities in a powerhouse research…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Newport Revives Volunteer Fire Service | Jonesboro News
Newport City Council in Wales is reviving its volunteer fire service—not as a nostalgic throwback, but as a strategic move to slash response times and boost…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Blytheville Local Elections Deadline | Jonesboro News
Race for Blytheville’s 2026 elections is heating up — the filing deadline is August 5 at noon. Whether you’re a seasoned politician or a newcomer, this is your…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Kristi Price Named Chief of Staff at Lyon College | Jonesboro News
Kristi Price is stepping into her new role as chief of staff to Lyon College’s president, bringing nearly a decade of deep institutional loyalty and leadership…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Sales Tax Hiding in Plain Sight | Jonesboro News
Sales tax is costing consumers more than they realize—hidden fees and cumulative impacts are squeezing household budgets, especially for tight finances. New…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Food Pantry Discards 2000 Pounds | Jonesboro News
Over 2,000 pounds of donated food was tossed out after a critical inspection revealed unsafe storage temperatures at the Lawrence County Food Pantry — a…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Woman Charged After Door-to-Door Drug Stop | Jonesboro News
A Jonesboro woman, Kori Partovi, 37, was busted door-to-door with 16 hydrocodone pills—claiming she was working for her HOA. Charged with violating a domestic…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Jonesboro Sets AI Workplace Rules | Jonesboro News
Jonesboro, Arkansas is leading the charge in AI workplace ethics by updating its employee handbook to set clear guidelines for using artificial intelligence…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
"Call your mom." - A Message From Corey
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Arkansas Targets Drug Giants Over 340B Pricing | Jonesboro News
Arkansas Governor Tim Griffin is taking legal action against major drugmakers, accusing them of inflating prices under the federal 340B program — a lifeline…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
Peaches for Better Healthcare | Jonesboro News
Jonesboro’s Church Health Center is turning peaches into power—raising funds through a sweet, seasonal fundraiser to expand affordable healthcare services and…
- Jonesboro News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!
"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey
"Only Rock With Real Ones." - A Message from Corey