by - September 2, 2015 4:43 pm
The last 30 or so years have been transformative for the city of Jonesboro, especially economically, a consultant hired by the local chamber said Wednesday. Leaders are hopeful that a…
by - September 2, 2015 4:34 pm
Johnny Rye, Jr. of Trumann announced Aug. 29 his candidacy for State Representative District 54. Rye, a Republican, is running to replace GOP Rep. Dave Wallace of Leachville, who announced…
by - September 2, 2015 7:20 am
The second reading for a proposed one-cent sales tax in Jonesboro sailed through the city council Tuesday night, while the council approved the first reading of a proposed $20 million…
by - September 1, 2015 5:03 am
A new study suggests that NFL Fantasy Football leagues may cut into work hours some, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing.
by - August 29, 2015 6:22 pm
Two men whose families have long-time ties to the state’s Democratic Party joined the Republican Party of Arkansas Saturday, setting up a primary race for a state house seat in…
by - August 27, 2015 6:01 pm
A plan to implement a panic alert system in the state’s schools has ramped up in recent weeks, just in time for students heading back to school. Meanwhile, the system…
by - August 26, 2015 6:46 pm
Big River Steel has pre-sold nearly a quarter of the steel it is expected to produce over the next seven years, the company’s CEO told a legislative committee Wednesday.
by - August 25, 2015 5:25 pm
Basketball season may be several months away, but the sales tax revenues for Jonesboro and Craighead County rebounded in August after seeing a small decrease in July.
by - August 24, 2015 9:13 pm
The Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro was busy Monday with the first day of classes, not to mention the visit of nearly a dozen state legislators. The House and…
by - August 24, 2015 8:27 pm
At least 50 years’ worth of juvenile court records in Craighead County may be headed to the ash heap as county officials find a way to destroy the records. Circuit…
by - August 21, 2015 5:10 pm
Warnings of a nuclear Iran was front-and-center in Sen. Tom Cotton’s remarks to the NEA Political Animals club meeting Friday.
by - August 20, 2015 9:20 pm
Officials with the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce are hoping that people have a “Howl” of a time next month as Arkansas State University hosts its first home football game against SEC power Missouri.
by - August 19, 2015 5:10 pm
Wednesday was not the perfect day to be in the fields throughout most of Northeast Arkansas due to heavy rains and severe weather. However, the weather was perfect inside as…
by - August 18, 2015 8:36 pm
Jonesboro residents are one step closer to heading to the polls this fall to decide the fate of a proposed one-cent sales tax for streets and economic development. The Jonesboro…
by - August 18, 2015 10:00 am
A first-term state House member from Mississippi County threw his hat in the ring Tuesday to challenge incumbent Sen. David Burnett, D-Osceola, in the November 2016 general election. Rep. David…
by - August 17, 2015 7:31 pm
The dirt movers have been busy so far this year with new construction far outpacing numbers from a year ago, according to a report from the Craighead County Assessor’s…
by - August 13, 2015 8:10 pm
A petition that would allow the former Weiner School District to detach itself from the Harrisburg School District was pulled from the agenda of the Arkansas State Board of Education…
by - August 12, 2015 6:01 pm
For the past 15 or so years, Jonesboro Finance Director Ben Barylske said he has worked with budgets and figures almost on a daily basis. However, one thing he did…
by - August 11, 2015 8:58 pm
The idea of economic development and better roads go hand-in-hand, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Perrin told a city council committee Tuesday night. When the dust settled, the committee agreed to put…
by - August 10, 2015 8:51 pm
To fund or not to fund, that was the question Monday night as Craighead County justices approved allowing the county to use the state bidding process to update its IT…
