Jonesboro library to host Red Cross Blood Drive
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting a Red Cross Blood Drive at the end of the month.
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Aden ROCKS’ first Light the Darkness 5K scheduled in Bay
16-year-old Aden Graham, founder of the nonprofit Aden ROCKS, will be hosting his first Light the Darkness 5K later this month to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month at the Bay Veterans Memorial.
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new
Apple’s iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to display flags around community on 9/11
The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will be displaying United States flags during daylight hours at many Jonesboro businesses and offices on Thursday in recognition of 9/11.
Jonesboro library to reopen on Saturdays starting this weekend
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will reopen on Saturdays starting Sept. 13, it announced Monday.
NEA District Fair to showcase live music
Six talent-heavy shows to perform each night of the 2025 fair
City of Jonesboro now offering cardboard recycling
The City of Jonesboro announced on Wednesday that cardboard recycling is now available at the city’s Public Works location.
Marybeth Byrd to perform at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library
Marybeth Byrd, an American Idol finalist and Arkansas native, will be performing on the lawn at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library later in September.
Moms’ careers and personal time are hit hard by school drop-off demands, a poll finds
About one-third of parents say taking their kids to school has caused them to miss work, according to the poll. Roughly 3 in 10 say they’ve been prevented from seeking or taking work opportunities. And 11% say school transportation has even caused them to lose a job.
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.