by - October 15, 2014 8:06 pm
Just a few days before early voting starts, the two candidates in a hotly-contested state House race spent Wednesday (Oct. 15) talking about everything from school safety to regulations. Republican…
by - October 15, 2014 5:46 am
Craighead County employees and their families are likely to see an increase in their insurance premiums come January, officials said at their most recent meeting. Officials with Centennial Insurance spoke to…
by - October 15, 2014 5:34 am
The three candidates for Arkansas’ Fourth Congressional District race discussed the Farm Bill, the Ebola virus, ISIS and the legalization of marijuana Tuesday during a debate at the University of…
by - October 15, 2014 5:27 am
Rep. Steve Womack, R-Rogers, and his Libertarian opponent, Grant Brand of Pea Ridge, both said Tuesday they would fight for limited government, but differed on what the role of the…
by - October 13, 2014 8:28 pm
A first-term Democratic legislator is facing a challenge from a self-described Tea Party conservative in a district that encompasses a large swath of the city of Jonesboro. Republican Dr. Brandt…
by - October 12, 2014 9:30 pm
The two candidates for the state House District 57 seat bring different perspectives and a sharp contrast over one of the biggest public policy debates shaping up for 2015. Republican…
by - October 11, 2014 11:03 am
With a little more than a week left before early voting starts, Northeast Arkansas residents will see a long ballot when they head to the polls. They may also face…
by - October 9, 2014 11:06 pm
Jonesboro city leaders approved the controversial $400 million Greensborough Village project.
by - October 9, 2014 10:59 pm
A group of high school juniors had the opportunity Wednesday to see how government works, with many of the students impressed with what they saw. The students – who are…
by - October 8, 2014 9:09 pm
A state house race in Mississippi and Poinsett counties features two candidates who argue their life experiences are a key plus for voters to help decide who wins the race….
by - October 8, 2014 8:22 pm
The two candidates in a pivotal state house race debated Wednesday in the first of several debates hosted by a local civic club. Republican Dwight Tosh and Democrat Radius Baker,…
by - October 8, 2014 5:03 pm
A 28-acre facility in Jonesboro will give people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia as well as their families a place to be during a sometimes, very difficult situation, officials said…
by - October 6, 2014 8:34 pm
The 42nd President of the United States paid a visit to Northeast Arkansas Monday afternoon to campaign for Democrats and motivate the base with a month to go before a…
by - October 5, 2014 8:25 pm
It may be a question of a conservative litmus test for the two candidates seeking the state House District 53 seat this fall. Both candidates have stressed their conservative credentials…
by - October 4, 2014 9:53 pm
The battle was on Friday and Saturday as the two main political parties put their best foot forward in trying to reach voters with a little more than a month…
by - October 2, 2014 4:21 pm
The next four days will be a dream for local political aficionados as virtually every statewide candidate for office will be in Northeast Arkansas, at campaign rallies, area festivals and…
by - October 1, 2014 7:08 pm
A program that helps high school students understand the importance of going to college began its 15th year Wednesday, with nearly 2,200 students taking part in the program. The Jonesboro…
by - September 30, 2014 6:00 pm
The people who attended the grand opening of TeleTech in Jonesboro Tuesday morning learned that the call service center is already planning to double its workforce. TeleTech announced in July…
by - September 30, 2014 2:38 pm
The two major party candidates for Arkansas Attorney General tout their experience as positives for voters to consider this fall, but don’t worry — this race also has its fair share of controversies.
by - September 29, 2014 8:12 pm
Editor’s note: This feature is part of a series examining competitive House District races in Northeast Arkansas. The race two years ago in House District 52 was a battle to…
