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Craighead County to hold special election on half-cent sales tax for detention center expansion
JONESBORO, Arkansas — There will be a special election in Craighead County regarding a half-cent sales tax increase. The Craighead County Quorum Court approved the election on the third and final reading of an ordinance at their meeting last night in Jonesboro. If approved, the funds would go towards...
A-State places league-high nine selections on Preseason All-Sun Belt Football Team
JONESBORO, Arkansas — Including three first-team and six second-team selections, the Arkansas State football team has placed a league-high nine selections on the 2024 Preseason All-Sun Belt Conference Team. Representing Arkansas State on the first team were senior offensive lineman Jacob Bayer, junior offensive lineman Makilan Thomas and senior...
Fentanyl charges during Drug Court
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – July 23, 2024 – A 45-year-old Jonesboro man has been charged with the possession of fentanyl with the intent to deliver. Jason Boyd was pulled over by Jonesboro police after some improper driving on Red Wolf Blvd. He was already on felony probation with a search waiver on file. A K9 officer was called and gave a positive alert on Boyd’s vehicle. Officers located a single fentanyl pill in the passenger door.
Parker family donates $2 million to Arkansas Children’s Hospital
Arkansas Children’s Hospital has received a $2 million donation from Lynn and Don Parker and their children to help fund the ACH expansion project. The Jonesboro-based family has also committed a $1 million gift to the ACH Jonesboro Clinic. This is the family’s second $1 million gift to the...
Police: 2 arrested in connection to aggravated robbery, kidnapping in Washington County
SPRINGDALE, Ark. — Two men were arrested for charges related to aggravated robbery, kidnapping, and vehicle theft, according to the Springdale Police Department (SPD). A report from SPD said that the Springdale Crime Suppression Unit responded to the area of Josie Place on July 16 for a delayed robbery report.
South Arkansas Regional Hospital nurse retires after 56 years of service
El Dorado, Ark. (KTVE/KARD) — On Tuesday, July 16, 2024, Gladys Davis, who has worked at South Arkansas Regional Hospital for 56 years, worked her last shift. She began her career at the age of 15 working part time at Warner Brown Hospital. After graduating with her LPN in 1968, Davis joined Union Memorial Hospital full […]
Little Rock VA to Host Virtual Claims Clinic for Arkansas Veterans on July 25
Attention Arkansas Veterans, your monthly virtual VA claims clinic is coming up on Thursday, if you need claim information or need to schedule an appointment, we have the links and numbers you need below. Date and Time: Thursday, July 25, 2024, from 4 - 6 PM. Event Details: Arkansas Veterans...
Taber Extrusions to invest $60 million in Russellville expansion
Arkansas economic officials announced a $60 million, 70-job expansion in Russellville on Tuesday (July 23) while in London. Taber Extrusions is expanding its facility in Russellville facility introducing the largest direct extrusion press in North America. The company is investing over $60 million in the expansion and expects to create...
Jonesboro couple donates $3M to Arkansas Children’s Hospital expansion project
JONESBORO, Arkansas — A Jonesboro couple has made a total of $3 million in donations to two hospitals. Two million dollars of the donation will go to the Arkansas Children’s Hospital in Little Rock with another $1 million going to the hospital’s branch in Jonesboro. Arkansas Children’s...
Jonesboro men involved in Missouri fatal crash
PEMISCOT COUNTY, Mo. (KAIT) - A Jonesboro man suffered minor injuries in a crash that claimed another man’s life. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 11:47 p.m. Sunday, July 21, on Interstate 55 near the 25.6 mile marker in Pemiscot County. According to the crash report,...
A-State Football Names Mullen Assistant AD for Player Personnel
JONESBORO, Ark. (7/23/24) – Arkansas State head football coach Butch Jones announced Monday that Jack Mullen has been named the Red Wolves' assistant athletics director for player personnel. Mullen most recently spent the 2022 season at A-State as a defensive backs quality control coach, helping coach the most improved...
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