Jonesboro police investigate deadly shooting
Jonesboro police are investigating a fatal Wednesday evening shooting on Southbrook Drive.
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NEA PRIDEfest to return to Jonesboro in 2026
NEA Pridefest will return to Jonesboro June 13 after its delay in 2025.
Jonesboro receives $717,683 federal grant for housing and community development
More than $717,000 in federal funding is coming to Jonesboro to support housing and community development projects aimed at low-income families.
Jonesboro police execute search warrant, find child sexual abuse material on laptop
Jonesboro police arrested a man for having child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on his laptop, the department said Wednesday.
Keiser completes walking trail upgrade at city park
The new trail circles the park and cuts through the middle, giving walkers three different route options.
Man crashes into ARDOT tractor, police find meth
A 38-year-old Jonesboro man faces a felony drug charge after he crashed his car into an ARDOT tractor and police found meth on him, according to a probable cause affidavit.
American Idol finalist to perform in Corning
Hannah Harper, a country and gospel singer-songwriter, will perform at 6 p.m. at Victory Lake Sports Complex, according to a news release.
Judge orders Lepanto woman to pay restitution after guilty plea in Medicaid fraud case
A Lepanto woman has been ordered to pay more than $25,000 in restitution after pleading guilty to Medicaid fraud.
US fires on Iranian oil tanker as Trump pressures Tehran for deal to end war
The U.S. military says it has fired on an Iranian oil tanker as President Donald Trump seeks to pressure Tehran into reaching a deal to end the war.
Week-long Juneteenth celebration returns to Jonesboro with parade, concerts and fireworks
KLEK 102.5 FM will host its ninth annual week-long Juneteenth celebration in Jonesboro from June 12-19.
WHO says confirmed hantavirus cases from cruise ship has risen to 5
The U.N. health agency says three patients on a cruise ship with suspected hantavirus infections are being flown to the Netherlands.
Veterans, public invited to help Pershing VA clinic celebrate 75 years
The ceremony will be held at the medical center at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, May 15.
New statewide program aims to help Arkansas women find pregnancy care closer to home
The "Claim Your Care" program connects women with prenatal care, mental health support and other services at 92 health units across 75 counties.
Reckless driving report leads to drug arrest in Rector
Reckless driving report leads to discovery of 78 grams of meth in Rector.
Southern Baptist membership drops to lowest level in 53 years
Southern Baptist membership sank last year to its lowest level since 1973.
More Arkansans working than ever before, jobs report shows
The state unemployment rate fell to 4.3 percent in March, with both the civilian labor force and employment reaching record highs.
Missouri lawmakers near budget deadline amid education funding dispute
The more than $50 billion state budget includes $4.3 billion for public education, but that amount falls $190 million short of what the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education requested.
Campaign turns in record number of signatures to make it harder for politicians to change voter-approved me...
A campaign turned in a record-number of signatures to the Missouri Secretary of State’s Office on Sunday to put a constitutional amendment on the ballot this year.
Rising costs strain meal delivery program for Arkansas seniors
Rising food and gas prices are forcing an East Arkansas agency to cut back on meal deliveries to seniors, leaving some without daily check-ins and hot meals.
School director accused of leading child fight club pleads sentenced to 108 months of probation
A Jonesboro school director accused of being the “ringleader of makeshift child fight club” receives probation after pleading guilty to permitting child abuse.
National Cold War Center teams with Maryland university to enhance historical programming
The National Cold War Center in Blytheville announced it is partnering with the University of Maryland School of Public Policy to expand its global reach.
Man accused of attacking victim with hammer
An investigation into an assault with a hammer led to the arrest of a Caruthersville man.
Arkansas begins rollout of federal funding to modernize rural healthcare systems
Arkansas will soon begin distributing $209 million in federal funding to improve healthcare in rural parts of the state.
Police: Woman stole employee’s Camaro minutes after being removed from Paragould hospital
A Hoxie woman is accused of stealing a hospital employee's car just minutes after being escorted off the property.