Jonesboro expands GOJO routes, approves fare increase, adds Disciple Park funding
The Jonesboro City Council on Tuesday approved new GOJO routes and a fare increase intended to cover rising fuel, maintenance, and wage costs.
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Nearly 300 Craighead Electric customers without power
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Craighead Electric Cooperative reports power was restored to more than 1,000 customers after an early morning outage.
Rapper arrested in connection with Jonesboro homicide
Jonesboro police have arrested a Blytheville rapper in connection with a fatal Monday night shooting.
TRAFFIC ALERT: Single-vehicle crash blocking Kellers Chapel Road
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - A single-vehicle crash is blocking Kellers Chapel Road.
Update: Manila man killed in three-vehicle crash
A 20-year-old Manila man died Thursday in a three-vehicle crash on Highland Drive in east Jonesboro, according to Arkansas State Police.
Jonesboro breaks ground on $5.9 million E-911, Real-Time Intelligence Center
The City of Jonesboro broke ground Thursday morning on a new E-911/Real-Time Intelligence Center, a $5.9 million facility financed through a revenue bond program.
Jonesboro leaders praise ‘leading’ technology as new dispatch center breaks ground
City leaders broke ground on a new E-911 Dispatch and Real Time Intelligence Center in downtown Jonesboro that the city said is turning heads across state borders.
Jonesboro’s GOJO transit system to install new bus stop signs after rebrand
Jonesboro’s public transit system, which recently rebranded from JET to GOJO to mark its 20th anniversary, is preparing to install new bus stop signs across the city.
Freedom Fest celebrates America 250 at A-State, July 4 at 9:30 p.m.
Jonesboro Media Group and K8 announced the relocation from the Southside Softball Complex to the campus of Arkansas State University for the America 250 Freedom Fest. It will take place on Saturday, July 4.
Jonesboro seniors read Declaration of Independence in full for the first time
Residents at St. Bernards Village in Jonesboro held a reading of the Declaration of Independence on Wednesday, gathering dozens of seniors to hear the founding document read aloud in its entirety.
Jonesboro opens cooling centers as heat dome looms
The city of Jonesboro’s Parks and Recreation Department has designated four community spaces as cooling centers as a heat dome sends feels like temperatures into the triple digits.
Staff for Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, others knew company she vilified on social media in 2023 was ‘wron...
The administration of Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders knew the machine parts maker in Jonesboro likely complied with Arkansas law. In 2023, the governor attacked the company on social media anyway.
First Community Bank signs naming rights deal for Jonesboro athletics center
Jonesboro’s new sports complex known as The Ridge Athletics Center is getting a new name months before it opens.
Jonesboro massage parlor owner arrested on suspicion of promoting prostitution
Jonesboro police say a woman whose massage parlor offered “additional services” was arrested Thursday on suspicion of promoting prostitution.
Jonesboro sports complex reaches construction milestone; announces new name for facility
Jonesboro’s new sports complex reached a major construction milestone with a topping out ceremony, and organizers announced a 15-year naming partnership with First Community Bank.
FIRST ALERT: Prolonged Heat Wave
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Summer started June 21, but temperatures have been mostly below average. A prolonged heat wave is set to arrive Monday, June 29 and last through at least Thursday, July 2. Heat index...
Jonesboro woman accused of pointing gun at ex-girlfriend, threatening to kill her, police say
A 38-year-old Jonesboro woman faces a felony charge after a probable-cause affidavit says she pointed a gun at and threatened to shoot her ex-girlfriend.
GOJO adding Red Wolf Two route for Arkansas State University riders
GOJO, the transportation arm of the city of Jonesboro, is expanding upon its existing service to Arkansas State University through a partnership with the university.
Jonesboro Public Library celebrating America 250 with staycation activities
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library invites everyone to celebrate America's 250th birthday with a variety of free activities.
Jonesboro sanitation, public transit schedules to change for Independence Day
The city of Jonesboro will shift public-transportation and sanitation schedules the week of June 29-July 4 because city offices will be closed for Independence Day, officials said.
Report: Arkansas State women’s basketball to play Arkansas in 2026
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - Arkansas State women’s basketball tipped off summer workouts this week.
Jonesboro woman accused of cashing stolen checks, found with suspected meth during arrest
A Jonesboro woman was arrested after investigators say she cashed at least five stolen checks worth more than $4,000 and was found with suspected meth and drug paraphernalia, a probable-cause affidavit said.
Jonesboro man pleads guilty to theft after video shows him stealing cart full of Lowe’s merchandise
A 47-year-old Jonesboro man pleaded guilty to felony theft after surveillance video showed him loading a shopping cart full of Lowe’s merchandise into his truck, according to court documents.
Jonesboro library launches home delivery service for city residents
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is launching a home delivery service for residents who cannot visit the library due to injury, disability, or age.