Jonesboro Library Hosts AR Kids Community Workshop
Families with children in 1st through 3rd grade, as well as community members, are invited to attend and learn more about the changing landscape of standardized literacy assessments.
Lifestyle
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to Host USDA Food Distributions in Craighead County
Households receiving USDA foods must reside in Craighead County and are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month.
Cypress Creek and Google Break Ground on America’s Largest Solar Project in Mississippi County
The groundbreaking event marked a major milestone for a project that will help meet growing electricity demand while showcasing Arkansas’s role in strengthening America’s energy and manufacturing supply chains.
Battles of the Badges Blood Drive Returns to Jonesboro
Jonesboro citizens are invited to support their favorite public safety departments, all while donating to a good cause.
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people’s daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
Bay and Lake City Among Recipients of $12.52M in Arkansas Community Grants
Out of 88 grants awarded statewide from the Community Development Block Grant and State Rural Community Grant programs, two went directly to Craighead County municipalities under the Rural Community Grant Program.
Lighthouse Education Cooperative in Bono Partners with Barton’s to Build Nature Observatory Deck
Lighthouse Education Cooperative has partnered with Barton’s to build the Lighthouse Nature Observatory Deck.
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Hank and Aphrodite (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)
Finding a lifelong companion brings unmatched joy to a household, and local adoption is the perfect way to make a meaningful difference right here in Craighead County.
Jonesboro Man to Speak to Craighead County Historical Society About History of U.S.S. Arkansas
A Jonesboro resident will be speaking to the Craighead County Historical Society next week to detail the history and legacy of the U.S.S. Arkansas.