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Jonesboro bans camping in parks outside designated areas

Camping in Jonesboro parks is now against the law unless it takes place in a designated camping area.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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‘Come Talk to Me’: Scanlon Addresses Arkansas AD Position Amid Yurachek Successor Chatter

For decades, Kevin Scanlon’s name popped up near the top of the Arkansas football record book. Hailing from Beaver Falls, Penn. — the same Pittsburgh suburb Joe Namath calls home — Scanlon earned Southwest Conference Player of the Year honors in 1979 after completing 66% of his passes for 1,212 yards and 9 touchdowns; the Razorbacks went 10-2 that season. Scanlon set a program record for single season completion percentage that stood for 41 years until Feleipe Franks (69%) broke it in 2020.

Little Rock, AR · 2d

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From U.S. Marine Machinist to Arkansas Manufacturer

For Nick Ross of Jonesboro, machining was not simply a trade he discovered after leaving the military. Ross received his first machining certification while serving in the United States Marine Corps. During Operation Iraqi Freedom, he used those skills to provide machining support for troops in the field. In the combat environment, equipment had to function, resources could be limited, and problems had to be solved.

Jonesboro, AR · 2d

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A-State football kickoff at Louisiana Tech set for 6 p.m. on ESPN+

JONESBORO, Ark. — The Arkansas State football team’s kickoff time for its road game, Saturday, Nov. 21, at Louisiana Tech has been set for 6:00 p.m. with the game broadcast on ESPN+. The contest will mark the 39th all-time meeting but first in the regular season since 1998....

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules in Jonesboro to be Adjusted for Veterans Day Holiday

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Sanitation schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be adjusted on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day. According to a social media update from the city, its offices will be closed on Wednesday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day. Regular business hours will resume on Thursday.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Jonesboro city council passes no camping ordinance

Jonesboro has restricted overnight camping in city parks and city-owned parking lots to designated areas. Our Isaiah Collins tells us more about the safety concerns behind the ordinance and what kind of shelter is available for people who need a place to stay.

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Veterans Day 2026: Deals, Free Meals, and What’s Closed in Jonesboro

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, several national chains with locations across Jonesboro are offering free meals and discounts to say “thank you” to those who have served. Because Veterans Day is a federal holiday, several...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Jackets open playoffs Friday against Parkview at War Memorial

WYNNE — The Wynne Yellowjackets and the Little Rock Parkview Patriots will meet for the third time since 2022 in the first round of the Class 5A state playoffs Friday night. The previous two meetings were also first-round matchups. Parkview is 7-3 and the second seed out of the...

Wynne, AR · 2d

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Inclusive Playground at University Heights Lions Club Park Celebrated in Ribbon-Cutting

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – The recently renovated, inclusive playground at University Heights Lions Club Park was unveiled in a ribbon cutting ceremony Tuesday morning. The playground, designed to be more inclusive for children with disabilities, features a paved walkway for wheelchair users. It also uses...

Jonesboro, AR · 19h

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NEA Baptist physician recommends flu shot, handwashing ahead of holidays

JONESBORO, Ark. (KAIT) - As temperatures drop and people spend more time indoors, an NEA Baptist physician is encouraging families to take steps to protect themselves and others from the flu this holiday season. Dr. Logan Best, a family medicine physician with NEA Baptist, recommends getting a flu shot to...

Jonesboro, AR · 1d

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Jonesboro Elks Lodge 498 to Host ‘Veterans Dinner’ This Friday

Jonesboro, AR – Jonesboro Right Now – Veterans and community members are invited to a special evening of food and fellowship as the Jonesboro Elks Lodge 498 hosts its upcoming ‘Veterans Dinner’. The event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. at 2113...

Jonesboro, AR · 14h

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Moore appointed chancellor at ASU Mid-South

WEST MEMPHIS, Ark. — Arkansas State University System President Todd Shields today announced the selection of Dr. Derek Moore to become the next chancellor at ASU Mid-South in West Memphis. Moore is the former president of New Mexico Junior College in Lea County and has more than 25 years’...

West Memphis, AR · 1d

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Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy graduates class

The Delta Center for Economic Development at Arkansas State University celebrated the graduation of participants from the Northeast Arkansas Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy Tuesday (Nov. 10). This marks the completion of a year-long leadership development journey focused on strengthening Northeast Arkansas communities and organizations. The graduating cohort completed six intensive...

Jonesboro, AR · 10h

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Cross County’s Wimberley attends Farm Bureau resolutions meeting

HOT SPRINGS — Several Arkansas Farm Bureau members from the Grand Prairie region participated in the organization’s resolutions committee meeting Nov. 3-4 at the Hot Springs Convention Center. Members from Crittenden, Cross, Poinsett, St. Francis and Woodruff counties spent two days reviewing, discussing and consolidating policy topics for...

Cross County, AR · 20h

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Former Gov. Mike Beebe Donates Artwork to A-State Museum

Longtime Searcy resident and former Arkansas Gov. Mike Beebe has donated a significant work of art by former Arkansas artist V. L. Cox to the Bradbury Art Museum at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro. Arkansas State University announced the Mike Beebe art donation Monday, November 9, 2026. The donated artwork,...

Searcy, AR · 1d

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Shade Trees on Playgrounds Program Prepares for 25th Anniversary with New Application Timeline

Jonesboro, AR – Contributed – The Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s Shade Trees on Playgrounds (STOP) program announced Tuesday that scheduling adjustments for the 2026–2027 school year. The program will shift its traditional application period and planting ceremonies from fall to spring. The Department will host a...

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