UPDATE | NWS storm spotter training session scheduled in Jonesboro
“Storm spotters are the ‘eyes on the ground’ that provide us ground-truth,” said NWS Memphis warning coordination meteorologist Todd Beal.
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Kiwanis Pancake Day scheduled for March 7 in Jonesboro
Kiwanis Pancake Day has long been a popular and successful civic club fundraiser in Northeast Arkansas. In 2025, the club sold more than 2,000 tickets.
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas using ‘Vivery’ system to streamline food access
One of the most beneficial aspects of the program is immediate communication as it puts real-time resources in the hands of those in need.
Several club meetings scheduled at Jonesboro library
Several clubs are scheduled to meet at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library during February.
A-State museum celebrates Black History Month’s origins
Dr. Gary Edwards will speak on the racial climate of the era and how African American communities in Arkansas reacted to the call to celebrate.
Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas
The Wish-A-Thon is hosted by Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The exact total for this year’s event is $544,198.84 and counting.
Cybersecurity tips to protect against scams from Jonesboro banks
Jonesboro banks are warning against various scams as scam tactics evolve.
Multiple workshops planned in February at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.
Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback
The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve.