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UPDATE | Rape Charge Dropped Against Jonesboro Man, Prosecutors Cite Unavailable Victim
Gerren Ray James, who was 41 at the time of his arrest in March 2025, was originally taken into custody after police received a report that a child was touched and assaulted.
Proposed 2027 Operating Budget Presented at Craighead County Quorum Court Meeting
The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday saw a presentation of the proposed 2027 county operating budget.
Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules in Jonesboro to be Adjusted for Veterans Day Holiday
Sanitation schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be adjusted on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day.
A-State Theatre Presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical’ This Month
Performances will be held in the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 15 and 22.
4 hours ago in Lifestyle
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
5 hours ago in Sports, Trending
PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc
The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.
Repeat Offender Accused of Hitting Woman with Glass Bottle in Jonesboro Altercation
A Jonesboro man with a prior conviction for domestic battery faces an enhanced felony charge after police said he struck a woman in the head with a glass bottle and held her down by the neck during a weekend altercation.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags for Veterans Day Across Community
United Stages flags will be displayed during the day at many Jonesboro businesses and offices on Wednesday in honor of Veterans Day.
21 hours ago in Sports
NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death
NASCAR's championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
State Review Finds ‘Zero Overlap’ Between Former DHS Worker’s Duties and CSAM Allegedly Found in Investigation
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has found no connection between the official duties of a former Craighead County caseworker and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) allegedly found during an investigation.
State Officials Lift Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Lake Poinsett
The advisory was initially enacted in September when the DEQ confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom fueled by cyanobacteria.
FOA Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New Mural, Tap Room Renovations in Downtown Jonesboro
City leaders and artists gathered Monday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Foundation of Arts' newest mural and renovated tap room.
Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Probation in School Bus Threat Case
Court documents say that Africa Elijah Anderson, 30, entered a guilty plea Nov. 9 to first-degree terroristic threatening, a class D felony.
The Price of a Vote: Arkansas Candidates Spent Millions in 2026 Elections
Campaign finance records show more than $25 million in reported spending across two statewide races, but the actual total could be considerably higher
Public Comment Period Open for National Heritage Area Designation Study that Includes Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas
Officials with the study are currently seeking public comment, which closes Dec. 11.
Lecture-Concert Series at A-State to Host Dr. Adam Feltz on Ethical Interactions
This series is held annually and features performers and educators sharing their talent and wisdom earned through practice.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.
In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost
The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’
"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.