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McMasters Family responds to Grand Jury decision
Jonesboro, AR – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – June 11, 2024 – A Craighead County grand jury decided this week not to indict former Bay police officer Christopher Shull in the pursuit death of Stephen Kyle McMasters in October of 2023. According to Shull’s lawyer, Russell A. Wood of Wood...
City to celebrate fourth annual Jonesboro Fun Day
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - This year marks the fourth anniversary of Jonesboro Fun Day. It all started with the founder of Jonesboro Fun Day, Joshua West, who wanted to create a positive and safe event for the youth to enjoy in Region 8. “We’re just going to have like bouncy...
JFD headed to National Competition
Oklahoma City, OK – (JonesboroRightNow.com) – June 10, 2024 – In the heart of Oklahoma City, elite firefighters from across the country converged for The Firefighter Challenge‘s Southwest Regional Classic, including Jonesboro Fire Department’s Invincible Firefighter Challenge Team. From June 6th to 8th, teams from...
County courthouse upgrades moving as planned
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - The Craighead County Courthouse is undergoing significant upgrades, with a new annex being added to better meet the community’s needs. Last year, the county announced plans for this expansion, and on Monday, a tour was held to showcase the progress made on the new building.
Jonesboro 2024 Heart and Soul Music Fest back for another year
JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) -The 2024 Jonesboro Heart and Soul Fest is back for another year. Event Host Victor Cobbs says the music festival is returning for another year with a few changes. This year, there will be a small entry fee, and the event will kick off on Sunday, June...
A-State Museum documenting Jonesboro Black business history
Leroy Johnson’s great-grandfather was 6 or 7 years old when he was bought as a slave and brought to Craighead County. Eventually he was freed and he engaged in a number of endeavors that included raising a family and working on a farm. Johnson spent time with his great-grandfather...
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