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Michael Dougan, emeritus professor of history at Arkansas State University, tells about his lifelong interest in history while sharing his story in the conference room at the Jonesboro Public Library. Dougan has spent many hours in the library over the years sifting through old newspapers and microfilms.
Photo of The J... | 2022-07-23T05:27:00Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Dougan's love of history leads to study of local newspapers | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/dougans-love-of-history-leads-to-study-of-local-newspapers/article_189cbd5e-b75b-558d-a651-a163775a83ed.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/dougans-love-of-history-leads-to-study-of-local-newspapers/article_189cbd5e-b75b-558d-a651-a163775a83ed.html |
Alyson (left) and Abby Faulkner check on a calf that was born on the family farm. The girls help make sure the cattle are well taken care of and vaccinated.
All four members of the Faulkner family contribute to the 26 Ditch Farms Partnership, along with seven employees who work for the various operations that have deve... | 2022-07-23T05:27:12Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Faulkners are Poinsett County Farm Family of Year | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/faulkners-are-poinsett-county-farm-family-of-year/article_ea707009-de51-5f36-96cf-1a5a11eafc28.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/faulkners-are-poinsett-county-farm-family-of-year/article_ea707009-de51-5f36-96cf-1a5a11eafc28.html |
HARRISBURG — Cameron Dean Wray, 20, of Marked Tree, was convicted of second-degree murder and aggravated robbery in the 2020 beating death of an 87-year-old Marked Tree man.
Circuit Judge Cindy Thyer followed the jury’s recommendation and sentenced Wray to 16 years’ imprisonment.
The jury retired to deliberate at 12:09... | 2022-07-23T05:27:18Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jury finds man guilty in Marked Tree slaying | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jury-finds-man-guilty-in-marked-tree-slaying/article_35923502-95e3-569f-a151-5876bb5d2360.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jury-finds-man-guilty-in-marked-tree-slaying/article_35923502-95e3-569f-a151-5876bb5d2360.html |
The Brian Kelly family, this year’s Craighead County Farm Family of the Year, celebrate their 100th year by posing with their century banner for Quality Gladiolus Gardens at Kelly’s residence in Jonesboro. They are (front) Creed Kelly; (second row, from left) Kyle Kelly, Phoenix Kelly, Brain Kelly, Michelle Kelly, Anis... | 2022-07-23T05:27:24Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Kelly family named Craighead County Farm Family of the Year | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/kelly-family-named-craighead-county-farm-family-of-the-year/article_5d1101d0-0cb4-50fd-aeb2-7b6200f10647.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/kelly-family-named-craighead-county-farm-family-of-the-year/article_5d1101d0-0cb4-50fd-aeb2-7b6200f10647.html |
JONESBORO — The proposed buildings appear the same, but the nature of the housing units inside may be a little different.
A proposed multifamily housing development to be built on the site of the former Arkansas Services Center goes back before the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on Tuesday. The property is locat... | 2022-07-23T05:27:30Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Plans change for housing proposal | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/plans-change-for-housing-proposal/article_139e1ee5-4793-57b5-a669-c2ec22a5fcbf.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/plans-change-for-housing-proposal/article_139e1ee5-4793-57b5-a669-c2ec22a5fcbf.html |
A longtime agricultural family in Jackson County was recently honored for their work in their field by Arkansas Farm Bureau.
Rowlett Farms in Swifton has been named the 2022 Jackson County Farm Family of the Year.
Jeff and Lisa Rowlett have farmed for 22 years, with Jeff Rowlett being a sixth-generation farmer. He grew... | 2022-07-23T05:27:36Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Rowlett Farms selected as Jackson County Farm Family of the Year | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/rowlett-farms-selected-as-jackson-county-farm-family-of-the-year/article_4761632d-18ec-5869-b668-2a2cf21bcce1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/rowlett-farms-selected-as-jackson-county-farm-family-of-the-year/article_4761632d-18ec-5869-b668-2a2cf21bcce1.html |
The Terry and Clay Smith families have been named the 2022 Greene County Farm Family of the Year. The family (from left) includes Seth Parsley, Natalie Parsley, Terry Smith, Melanie Smith, Cori Smith and Clay Smith.
Clay Smith works on the farm recently. The Smith family has been named the 2022 Greene County Farm Famil... | 2022-07-23T05:27:42Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Smith Farms recognized as Greene County Farm Family of the Year | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/smith-farms-recognized-as-greene-county-farm-family-of-the-year/article_6878a7d2-63dd-556f-a940-23c0641cda79.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/smith-farms-recognized-as-greene-county-farm-family-of-the-year/article_6878a7d2-63dd-556f-a940-23c0641cda79.html |
Anyone who watched the news this week witnessed one of the most disgusting gestures by a sitting POTUS; Biden begging Saudi Arabia to produce more oil. This is nearly as bad as Obama bowing to the Saudi dictator during his presidency.
This is the president who, on day one, publicly stated that his administration’s goal... | 2022-07-23T05:28:13Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Appalling | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/appalling/article_a322d5c4-0ffe-5bf3-90f4-6b4dbbcbf4bc.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/appalling/article_a322d5c4-0ffe-5bf3-90f4-6b4dbbcbf4bc.html |
Issue 2 would increase the percentage of voters required to approve a constitutional amendment from 50%-plus-one to 60 percent, whether that amendment was put on the ballot by the Legislature or through a citizens’ initiative. It was one of three constitutional amendments referred to voters by the Legislature.
A poll i... | 2022-07-23T05:28:31Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Should it be harder for voters to change Constitution, pass laws? | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/should-it-be-harder-for-voters-to-change-constitution-pass-laws/article_a81ae395-1b0e-5ea1-953b-3c2becc2c26f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/should-it-be-harder-for-voters-to-change-constitution-pass-laws/article_a81ae395-1b0e-5ea1-953b-3c2becc2c26f.html |
Time for teacher raises
Public education is the cornerstone of a functioning society. It’s purpose is to enable individuals to lift themselves upwards in the nation’s economy and ensure that they are not held captive by the circumstances of their birth regardless of how much money they have to their name. A system of p... | 2022-07-23T05:28:37Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Time for teacher raises | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/time-for-teacher-raises/article_aa036c72-4ab1-50e5-844d-6e255cfd1fdf.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/time-for-teacher-raises/article_aa036c72-4ab1-50e5-844d-6e255cfd1fdf.html |
Tant makes dean’s list at Millikin
Robert Tant of Paragould is among the undergraduates named to the dean’s list for the spring 2022 semester at Millikin University in Decatur, Ill.
To be included on the list, students must attempt 12 graded credits during a semester and have a GPA of 3.5 or higher to earn Dean’s List ... | 2022-07-26T06:35:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Education news | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/education-news/article_98db9bcc-6657-58e6-a6c3-2ffd0c6333da.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/education-news/article_98db9bcc-6657-58e6-a6c3-2ffd0c6333da.html |
Fowler Memorial Scholarship established at NEA Baptist
JONESBORO — Employees at NEA Baptist Healthcare now have an opportunity to receive additional financial aid while furthering their education.
The Wallace and Jama Fowler Memorial Scholarship has been created through a $100,000 donation from Chris and Kim Fowler to ... | 2022-07-26T06:36:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Fowler Memorial Scholarship established at NEA Baptist | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/fowler-memorial-scholarship-established-at-nea-baptist/article_77ab29ed-08e3-568f-9fb6-59336f06ef72.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/fowler-memorial-scholarship-established-at-nea-baptist/article_77ab29ed-08e3-568f-9fb6-59336f06ef72.html |
'The Sound of Music' to be staged
NEWPORT — The Jackson County Community Theater will present “The Sound of Music” at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. Sunday at the ASU-Newport Performing Arts Center, 7648 Victory Blvd.
Tickets are on sale now at First Community and Merchant and Planters banks in Newport, as well... | 2022-07-26T06:36:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 'The Sound of Music' to be staged | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/the-sound-of-music-to-be-staged/article_2a0349d0-277f-5483-8d05-fdca3bac7a6d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/the-sound-of-music-to-be-staged/article_2a0349d0-277f-5483-8d05-fdca3bac7a6d.html |
UALR announces spring 2022 graduates
LITTLE ROCK — The University of Arkansas at Little Rock recently awarded about 1,075 degrees for the spring 2022 semester.
Jonesboro students who graduated include Latia Cole with a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Latambria Hampton with a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Gage Pipki... | 2022-07-26T06:36:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | UALR announces spring 2022 graduates | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/ualr-announces-spring-2022-graduates/article_a54a74eb-fccd-5870-bd51-270942ccc544.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/ualr-announces-spring-2022-graduates/article_a54a74eb-fccd-5870-bd51-270942ccc544.html |
Arkansas's own Elvis, Sen. John Elvis Miller (Part II)
Editor’s Note: This is the second of a two-part column. Part I was published in the July 14 edition of The Independent.
Little Rock school officials had negotiated with African-American parents for an initially limited desegregation program for the school district ... | 2022-07-26T06:36:26Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Arkansas's own Elvis, Sen. John Elvis Miller (Part II) | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/arkansass-own-elvis-sen-john-elvis-miller-part-ii/article_9f8d14df-74f6-5a74-9a9a-7e6a056b7551.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/arkansass-own-elvis-sen-john-elvis-miller-part-ii/article_9f8d14df-74f6-5a74-9a9a-7e6a056b7551.html |
JONESBORO — A vehicle accident early Sunday morning has turned into a homicide investigation, according to a release from the Jonesboro Police Department.
At about 5 a.m. Sunday, JPD officers responded to a motor vehicle accident at 111 Daybreak Drive.
When officers arrived, they located a passenger car that had driven... | 2022-07-26T06:36:36Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Accident becomes murder investigation | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/accident-becomes-murder-investigation/article_806e4a21-2706-50a3-a77a-3cfedee6ac89.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/accident-becomes-murder-investigation/article_806e4a21-2706-50a3-a77a-3cfedee6ac89.html |
JONESBORO — A Brookland man was charged with negligent homicide on Saturday for a Jan. 1 fatal accident, according to the Craighead County Detention Center inmate roster.
Christopher Allen Ellis, 36, was arrested and released on a recognizance bond.
The New Year’s Day crash in Craighead County claimed the life of a Man... | 2022-07-26T06:36:44Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Brookland man charged in crash | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/brookland-man-charged-in-crash/article_01b48b5c-8185-5c08-a998-2c2c76c8acad.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/brookland-man-charged-in-crash/article_01b48b5c-8185-5c08-a998-2c2c76c8acad.html |
JONESBORO — Several local nonprofits received a boost last week as United Way of Northeast Arkansas announced the recipients of the 2023 grant allocations on Wednesday at the Wildflower Event Venue on Johnson Avenue in Jonesboro.
According to a press release from the United Way of Northeast Arkansas, the organization g... | 2022-07-26T06:37:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Local nonprofits receive over $300,000 in United Way grants | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/local-nonprofits-receive-over-300-000-in-united-way-grants/article_f79896fb-c58e-552b-b782-8b1827db3e02.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/local-nonprofits-receive-over-300-000-in-united-way-grants/article_f79896fb-c58e-552b-b782-8b1827db3e02.html |
JONESBORO — A 19-year-old Jonesboro man told police at about 3:08 a.m. Sunday that he was robbed of his handgun at gunpoint in the 2600 block of Red Wolf Boulevard.
The victim told police the gun is a Glock.
A 79-year-old Jonesboro man told police Friday afternoon that someone stole cash and one of his checks in the 18... | 2022-07-26T06:37:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Man, 19, robbed of gun | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-19-robbed-of-gun/article_03423b16-365c-5ee0-99a5-1ec2388beedb.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-19-robbed-of-gun/article_03423b16-365c-5ee0-99a5-1ec2388beedb.html |
PARAGOULD — Robert Thompson, Adam Butler, and Wes Watts – deputy prosecuting attorneys – prosecuted 54-year-old Brian Keith Southard for the sexual assault of a minor.
After a four-day trial, a Greene County jury found Southard guilty of second- degree sexual assault on Friday.
Circuit Judge Melissa Richardson followed... | 2022-07-26T06:37:33Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Southard sentenced to 30 years for sexual assault of a minor | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/southard-sentenced-to-30-years-for-sexual-assault-of-a-minor/article_0db4c57b-5b6c-5da6-8889-4bcde848f566.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/southard-sentenced-to-30-years-for-sexual-assault-of-a-minor/article_0db4c57b-5b6c-5da6-8889-4bcde848f566.html |
Two shot, injured over weekend
By JOE SCHRATZ Sun Staff Report
JONESBORO — Two Jonesboro men were shot and injured early Sunday morning in separate incidents.
A 29-year-old man told officer Will Tate at his residence in the 1300 block of West Huntington Avenue at about 1:36 a.m. that he was shot through the right foot.... | 2022-07-26T06:37:43Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Two shot, injured over weekend | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/two-shot-injured-over-weekend/article_f165fd58-dc5b-5005-8c4f-72329efe3c76.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/two-shot-injured-over-weekend/article_f165fd58-dc5b-5005-8c4f-72329efe3c76.html |
Senior linebacker Kivon Bennett reaches for running back Mike Sharpe during spring practice at Arkansas State. Bennett was one of three Red Wolves who were on the preseason All-Sun Belt Conference team announced Monday.
Three Red Wolves make preseason All-Sun Belt team
JONESBORO — Three Arkansas State players were sele... | 2022-07-26T06:38:40Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Three Red Wolves make preseason All-Sun Belt team | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/three-red-wolves-make-preseason-all-sun-belt-team/article_2c5df54e-ec04-5b53-8dd2-fe29ad6fea45.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/three-red-wolves-make-preseason-all-sun-belt-team/article_2c5df54e-ec04-5b53-8dd2-fe29ad6fea45.html |
Free COVID-19 vaccines in Caraway
The Arkansas Foundation for Medical Care and the Arkansas Department of Health are partnering to provide free Pfizer COVID-19 vaccines from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday at the Caraway Community Center, 305 New York Ave.
Those ages 5 years and older are eligible to receive the vaccine. Th... | 2022-07-27T09:04:25Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Events | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_7613d07b-df03-57e1-bc66-91ba78227673.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_7613d07b-df03-57e1-bc66-91ba78227673.html |
Jonesboro High School athletic trainer Leah Hill (left) assists senior football player Tony McKay with his baseline concussion testing, part of which is conducted using a cell phone app.
JONESBORO — With August comes the start of high school football, and for a professor at Arkansas State University, heightened concern... | 2022-07-27T09:04:37Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Delta Concussion Project gears up to assist student athletes | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/delta-concussion-project-gears-up-to-assist-student-athletes/article_7b051136-6230-5477-bd2c-7812cd907c75.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/delta-concussion-project-gears-up-to-assist-student-athletes/article_7b051136-6230-5477-bd2c-7812cd907c75.html |
JONESBORO — Todd Nelson’s retirement didn’t last too long.
Nelson, who spent almost 30 years as a Jonesboro police officer, retired on a Friday in February as the captain in charge of the department’s Criminal Investigations Division.
The following Monday he began his new career as the director of Safety and Security a... | 2022-07-27T09:04:43Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Former cop now keeping classrooms safe | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/former-cop-now-keeping-classrooms-safe/article_cb0c6a7b-03aa-58a2-95a9-90d028f024a1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/former-cop-now-keeping-classrooms-safe/article_cb0c6a7b-03aa-58a2-95a9-90d028f024a1.html |
JONESBORO — The Craighead County Quorum Court approved a resolution to allow the Craighead County Solid Waste Disposal Authority (CCSWDA) to expand the existing Legacy Landfill during its meeting on Monday at the Craighead County Annex in Jonesboro.
After the Division of Environmental Quality Office of Land Resources h... | 2022-07-27T09:04:49Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Quorum court votes to expand landfill | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/quorum-court-votes-to-expand-landfill/article_922138b0-fa2d-598f-b4e0-1315bb7f8e5c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/quorum-court-votes-to-expand-landfill/article_922138b0-fa2d-598f-b4e0-1315bb7f8e5c.html |
The NEA Knights (purple) and the NEA Wolf Pack (black), both based in Jonesboro, face off in the ninth-grade boys’ championship game of an AAU basketball tournament in Cape Girardeau, Mo., earlier this summer. Eastern Sports Management, the firm planning Jonesboro’s new indoor sports complex, also developed the Cape Gi... | 2022-07-27T09:04:55Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Race Street site suggested for indoor complex | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/race-street-site-suggested-for-indoor-complex/article_d162d110-d2a5-5951-8633-e63b5c32bcff.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/race-street-site-suggested-for-indoor-complex/article_d162d110-d2a5-5951-8633-e63b5c32bcff.html |
Sun Belt Conference commissioner Keith Gill speaks at the start of the league’s football media days Tuesday in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS — Commissioner Keith Gill announced the Sun Belt Conference has expanded its media rights deal with ESPN and is close to finalizing a sixth bowl tie-in Tuesday during his annual addres... | 2022-07-27T09:05:51Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Sun Belt expands ESPN deal, closes on sixth bowl tie | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/sun-belt-expands-espn-deal-closes-on-sixth-bowl-tie/article_8f2ac295-f279-576d-b5c3-5f22295e6873.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/sun-belt-expands-espn-deal-closes-on-sixth-bowl-tie/article_8f2ac295-f279-576d-b5c3-5f22295e6873.html |
Cecil Frisbee, 85, of Beebe, passed away July 22, 2022, at his residence. He was born Aug. 29, 1936, at Osceola, to the late Dennie and Mary Wade Frisbee. Mr. Frisbee was a member of Union Valley Baptist Church in Beebe. He was a career commercial truck driver and farmed cattle.
He married Jeanette Lawrence Frisbee on ... | 2022-07-27T22:03:23Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Cecil Frisbee | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/cecil-frisbee/article_0d77c9da-6261-598c-9e52-6704539a0ee6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/cecil-frisbee/article_0d77c9da-6261-598c-9e52-6704539a0ee6.html |
In the early morning of July 22, 2022, Deborah Louise Caspall passed away at St. Bernard’s Hospital, finally succumbing to cancer.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents, Russell Walker (grandfather) and Verna Walker (grandmother) of Macomb, Ill.; her mother, Shirley Walker Ross Wilkins of Macomb; great-granddau... | 2022-07-27T22:03:29Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Deborah Louise Caspall | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/deborah-louise-caspall/article_ef11c938-7c09-5cca-a586-3fca4174125f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/deborah-louise-caspall/article_ef11c938-7c09-5cca-a586-3fca4174125f.html |
Local meadery wins awards
Juniper Tree Meadery, 2112 Arkansas 358 West in Paragould was awarded a silver medal in the Pyment Dry category for its Honey Zin and a bronze medal in the Metheglin Dry category for its Juniper’s Choice at the 2022 Mead Crafters Competition hosted by the National Honey Board June 28-29 in St.... | 2022-07-28T08:44:55Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Business briefs | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_2529549b-d03e-597d-abc2-3d6aca7aec5f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_2529549b-d03e-597d-abc2-3d6aca7aec5f.html |
First Community Bank promotes Hindman
BATESVILLE — First Community Bank has announced the promotion of Paul Hindman to senior vice president, and chief regional lending officer in the Jonesboro area, entrusting him with strategic leadership over a growing loan portfolio in Craighead and surrounding counties.
“I’ve had ... | 2022-07-28T08:45:01Z | www.jonesborosun.com | First Community Bank promotes Hindman | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/first-community-bank-promotes-hindman/article_e68caa4a-402f-57e3-a219-164928034458.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/first-community-bank-promotes-hindman/article_e68caa4a-402f-57e3-a219-164928034458.html |
Martin promoted to director of Counseling Center
JONESBORO — Amber Martin is the new director of the Counseling Center at Arkansas State University, according to an announcement by Martha Spack, vice chancellor for student affairs and dean of students.
Martin has been associated with the center for the past 17 years, a... | 2022-07-28T08:45:07Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Martin promoted to director of Counseling Center | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/martin-promoted-to-director-of-counseling-center/article_995898f7-14f6-59ec-b0e8-868c8f4b0981.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/martin-promoted-to-director-of-counseling-center/article_995898f7-14f6-59ec-b0e8-868c8f4b0981.html |
Wood joins St. Bernards Medical Center
JONESBORO — Hospitalist Dr. Cole Wood has returned to Northeast Arkansas, joining the medical staff at St. Bernards Medical Center and specializing in inpatient infectious disease care.
Wood arrives at St. Bernards after completing an infectious diseases fellowship with the Univer... | 2022-07-28T08:45:19Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Wood joins St. Bernards Medical Center | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/wood-joins-st-bernards-medical-center/article_ee5c4b95-e13d-56f7-851e-689ec67ada51.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/wood-joins-st-bernards-medical-center/article_ee5c4b95-e13d-56f7-851e-689ec67ada51.html |
MAPC grants extension for controversial plan
JONESBORO — A decision on what will be built on land off of Brown’s Lane was delayed again Tuesday after a new complication arose.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Commission in June tabled a decision on plans for a proposed multifamily housing development on the site of the f... | 2022-07-28T08:45:44Z | www.jonesborosun.com | MAPC grants extension for controversial plan | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/mapc-grants-extension-for-controversial-plan/article_878c15a7-c8bd-5996-9cb2-d5b5b75e183e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/mapc-grants-extension-for-controversial-plan/article_878c15a7-c8bd-5996-9cb2-d5b5b75e183e.html |
Power, water use setting records
JONESBORO — July weather has been brutal, but City Water and Light’s electric and water system has been able to withstand the pressure, General Manager Jake Rice III said.
“This is the time, every day is Super Bowl Sunday for our employees,” Rice told CWL’s Board of Dieectors Tuesday. “... | 2022-07-28T08:45:50Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Power, water use setting records | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/power-water-use-setting-records/article_6dcf9946-4fb0-547c-8260-8ecf58a37071.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/power-water-use-setting-records/article_6dcf9946-4fb0-547c-8260-8ecf58a37071.html |
Red Cross faces historical blood shortage if donations don't increase
JONESBORO — With 20 percent of the nation’s blood supply coming from high school and college blood drives, plus many regular donors taking summer vacations, the Red Cross said in a press release on Tuesday that it is facing a historical blood shortag... | 2022-07-28T08:45:56Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Red Cross faces historical blood shortage if donations don't increase | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/red-cross-faces-historical-blood-shortage-if-donations-dont-increase/article_0b3ea05b-1fa0-563a-99ed-0c95364ac861.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/red-cross-faces-historical-blood-shortage-if-donations-dont-increase/article_0b3ea05b-1fa0-563a-99ed-0c95364ac861.html |
Sheriff's office filling jail staff positions
JONESBORO — The shortage of corrections officers at the Craighead County Detention Center has eased in the past few weeks, according to Justin Rolland, chief deputy at the sheriff’s office.
Rolland said Wednesday that a couple of weeks ago the CCDT had about 12 openings. Th... | 2022-07-28T08:46:02Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Sheriff's office filling jail staff positions | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/sheriffs-office-filling-jail-staff-positions/article_ba3e5046-efbe-5f8f-8ba8-c8d8b5e83544.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/sheriffs-office-filling-jail-staff-positions/article_ba3e5046-efbe-5f8f-8ba8-c8d8b5e83544.html |
Arkansas’ $1.6 billion fiscal dividend
The fiscal dividend is the budget surplus governments experience as a result of economic growth. Without any increase in sales or income tax rates, the state has additional tax revenue at its disposal. Economic theory is silent on what should be done with the surplus tax revenue.
... | 2022-07-28T08:46:38Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Arkansas’ $1.6 billion fiscal dividend | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/arkansas-1-6-billion-fiscal-dividend/article_bb1e600c-7247-533b-b1f2-d26276670be5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/arkansas-1-6-billion-fiscal-dividend/article_bb1e600c-7247-533b-b1f2-d26276670be5.html |
Arkansas State head coach Butch Jones speaks Wednesday during Sun Belt Conference Football Media Days.
NEW ORLEANS — Butch Jones anticipates improvement across the board in his second season as Arkansas State’s head football coach.
The Red Wolves finished 2-10 last fall in their first season under Jones, whose teams wo... | 2022-07-28T08:47:09Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jones expects 'marked improvements' at A-State | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/jones-expects-marked-improvements-at-a-state/article_a8b404da-f1ea-587b-8184-3418fe5080d8.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/jones-expects-marked-improvements-at-a-state/article_a8b404da-f1ea-587b-8184-3418fe5080d8.html |
2021-22 Department President Ada Heath (left), turns over the office key to 2022-23 Department President Denise “Dee” Smith.
Denise “Dee” Smith, of Prince-Rhodes Unit 112 in McCrory, was elected as the 2022-23 President of the American Legion Auxiliary Department of Arkansas during the Annual Convention in June.
Smith ... | 2022-07-28T17:33:45Z | www.jonesborosun.com | American Legion Auxiliary announces 2022-23 officers | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/american-legion-auxiliary-announces-2022-23-officers/article_6a4afe11-daf3-50e7-afa8-8a22948c84a6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/american-legion-auxiliary-announces-2022-23-officers/article_6a4afe11-daf3-50e7-afa8-8a22948c84a6.html |
The Newport Area Chamber of Commerce is now accepting applications for the 18th New Vision Newport leadership class.
This Chamber-sponsored program will offer class members leadership skills, a greater knowledge of various aspects of the community, on-site visits to local businesses and manufacturers, a trip to Little ... | 2022-07-28T17:33:51Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Applications accepted for New Vision Newport leadership class | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/applications-accepted-for-new-vision-newport-leadership-class/article_4bf96a3f-be40-5590-b7e4-c9c2bebab0c6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/applications-accepted-for-new-vision-newport-leadership-class/article_4bf96a3f-be40-5590-b7e4-c9c2bebab0c6.html |
Thunderstorms. High 89F. Winds SSW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 80%. Locally heavy rainfall possible..
Next ’Read N Roll’ session starts Aug. 1
A new session of the IMAD Summer Reading Program “Read N Roll” will be held Aug. 1-5.
The “Read N Roll’’ program is designed for children ages 7 to 14 years. In the program ... | 2022-07-28T17:34:21Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Next ’Read N Roll’ session starts Aug. 1 | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/next-read-n-roll-session-starts-aug-1/article_5e1a8680-c1ae-512c-9848-40a307345918.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/next-read-n-roll-session-starts-aug-1/article_5e1a8680-c1ae-512c-9848-40a307345918.html |
Cast members of “The Sound of Music” include Suzanne Lassiter (Sister Margaretta), Ronnie Kay Erwin (Mother Abbess), Kathy Gardner (Sister Berthe) and Carol Penix (Sister Sophia).
The Jackson County Community Theater will take the stage Friday for opening night of the award winning musical, “The Sound of Music.”
The mu... | 2022-07-28T17:34:33Z | www.jonesborosun.com | ’The Sound of Music’ opens Friday | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/the-sound-of-music-opens-friday/article_457ed6e0-b883-5203-a3da-b38a917a95cf.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/the-sound-of-music-opens-friday/article_457ed6e0-b883-5203-a3da-b38a917a95cf.html |
Portia church to host VBS
Crossroads Baptist Church in Portia will host its vacation Bible school and Back to School Bash on Saturday, Aug. 6, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. for ages preschool to eighth grade.
Sign in starts at 9 a.m. and the first 20 students to register will receive a free backpack filled with school su... | 2022-07-29T07:11:06Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Church news | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/church-news/article_422ca775-8778-5a0c-b5f6-ec3a96580955.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/church-news/article_422ca775-8778-5a0c-b5f6-ec3a96580955.html |
Agents assigned to the 2nd Judicial Drug Task Force (2nd DTF) completed a multi-county counter-drug operation Wednesday in Poinsett, Craighead and Greene counties.
Wednesday’s operation concludes the same two-week operation reported earlier in Clay, Mississippi, Crittenden and Lawrence counties.
More than 50 officers a... | 2022-07-29T07:11:19Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Agents seize pot plants, guns, narcotics | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/agents-seize-pot-plants-guns-narcotics/article_c8682164-46ef-54ba-af5e-9fb99ef2e49f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/agents-seize-pot-plants-guns-narcotics/article_c8682164-46ef-54ba-af5e-9fb99ef2e49f.html |
Artist and event promoter Kevin Reagan (left) shakes hands with former Leachville Mayor Ralph Wells (who was mayor at the time of this photo) as he presents his artwork to The Melody at the city’s 2015 Centennial Celebration in Leachville. Reagan said that his artwork depicts how The Melody looked when it opened in 194... | 2022-07-29T07:11:25Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Film festival set at The Melody | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/film-festival-set-at-the-melody/article_a9de2a43-b3b0-56b0-a7bb-e41e0ab4ba0c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/film-festival-set-at-the-melody/article_a9de2a43-b3b0-56b0-a7bb-e41e0ab4ba0c.html |
JONESBORO — Retired Craighead County sheriff’s Capt. John Varner died Wednesday at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital.
Varner retired in 2019 as commander of the sheriff’s office’s Criminal Investigations Division (CID). In total, Varner spent 34 years with the sheriff’s office.
“This is a sad passing,” Craighead County She... | 2022-07-29T07:11:31Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Longtime CCSO investigator Varner dies | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/longtime-ccso-investigator-varner-dies/article_602bbe2a-f342-5f7b-879f-4d29b5fde9c8.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/longtime-ccso-investigator-varner-dies/article_602bbe2a-f342-5f7b-879f-4d29b5fde9c8.html |
JONESBORO — Jonesboro police have obtained an arrest warrant for a Sunday morning murder.
Police are looking for 27-year-old Keyonte Wilbourn for first-degree murder in the shooting death of Brandon Lakeith Wilson, 20. Wilbourn was last seen driving a maroon Nissan Altima.
The driver of the 2017 Chrysler 300 was later ... | 2022-07-29T07:11:37Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Police name suspect in murder | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/police-name-suspect-in-murder/article_46ac2569-4231-5e0a-950a-9dfde3ded7ea.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/police-name-suspect-in-murder/article_46ac2569-4231-5e0a-950a-9dfde3ded7ea.html |
Nunn known for bravery, dedication
Admiral Ira Nunn was known for bravery and dedication to duty. He was a decorated hero for his actions in the South Pacific during World War II and was a skilled administrator, playing an important leadership role as the Cold War began after the war. His road to his heroic career bega... | 2022-07-29T07:12:26Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Nunn known for bravery, dedication | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/nunn-known-for-bravery-dedication/article_cc9d11d4-1a50-55d4-bbf7-b2ab17a700ca.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/nunn-known-for-bravery-dedication/article_cc9d11d4-1a50-55d4-bbf7-b2ab17a700ca.html |
Arkansas State linebacker Kivon Bennett speaks to reporters Wednesday during Sun Belt Media Days in New Orleans.
NEW ORLEANS — Kivon Bennett made his position change with an eye to the future.
Playing defensive end, Bennett led Arkansas State and ranked sixth in the Sun Belt Conference last season with eight quarterbac... | 2022-07-29T07:12:32Z | www.jonesborosun.com | ASU's Bennett calls position change 'a natural switch' | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/asus-bennett-calls-position-change-a-natural-switch/article_0853f3a9-5975-5604-859c-8c7cf70e9659.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/asus-bennett-calls-position-change-a-natural-switch/article_0853f3a9-5975-5604-859c-8c7cf70e9659.html |
Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts plans spring opening
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts has announced plans for a Spring 2023 grand opening.
“We look forward to opening our doors this spring,” AMFA Executive Director Victoria Ramirez said in the announcement.
“The new building will offer a fresh look at how th... | 2022-07-30T11:31:20Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Arkansas Museum of Fine Arts plans spring opening | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/arkansas-museum-of-fine-arts-plans-spring-opening/article_68854e95-a720-5895-b051-234346b8f123.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/arkansas-museum-of-fine-arts-plans-spring-opening/article_68854e95-a720-5895-b051-234346b8f123.html |
Joey Glaub Portrait Art
Delta Symphony announces new season
JONESBORO — The Delta Symphony Orchestra has announced the concert schedule for the 2022-23 season. All four concerts will be held in the Fowler Center Riceland Hall of the Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Drive, on the campus of Arkansas State University in Jonesbo... | 2022-07-30T11:31:26Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Delta Symphony announces new season | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/delta-symphony-announces-new-season/article_e7f9b7b2-387e-5f0c-b426-311ae4bcffb7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/delta-symphony-announces-new-season/article_e7f9b7b2-387e-5f0c-b426-311ae4bcffb7.html |
Mid-South Fair to return to Landers Center
MEMPHIS — The Mid-South Fair will return to Landers Center in Southaven, Sept. 22-Oct. 2. This year’s lineup of attractions, includes a concert inside Landers Center arena by Country Music Association award-winning artist Jon Pardi on Sept. 29.
General admission prices will st... | 2022-07-30T11:31:44Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Mid-South Fair to return to Landers Center | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/mid-south-fair-to-return-to-landers-center/article_1b0a56c8-3e70-575a-a3a6-60ca047c152b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/mid-south-fair-to-return-to-landers-center/article_1b0a56c8-3e70-575a-a3a6-60ca047c152b.html |
Brad Birkedahl and his Big Band will perform at 7 p.m. Aug. 10 at The Circuit Playhouse, 51 Cooper St. in Memphis as part of the Playhouse on the Square celebration of Elvis Tribute Week.
Courtesy of Brad Birkedahl
Playhouse on the Square to celebrate Elvis
MEMPHIS — Playhouse on the Square will host a week of special ... | 2022-07-30T11:31:50Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Playhouse on the Square to celebrate Elvis | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/playhouse-on-the-square-to-celebrate-elvis/article_9fea5333-3cdd-59fa-a587-928c9705759a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/playhouse-on-the-square-to-celebrate-elvis/article_9fea5333-3cdd-59fa-a587-928c9705759a.html |
Water carnival returns to Main Street Batesville
BATESVILLE — After three years, the White River Water Carnival returns and this year’s event will have a twist, it will combine activities from Big Fun on the Bayou. The inaugural Big Fun on the Bayou was held in 2021, although there has not been a Water Carnival held si... | 2022-07-30T11:31:57Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Water carnival returns to Main Street Batesville | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/water-carnival-returns-to-main-street-batesville/article_88416ddb-a232-539d-9d60-4dc6db60d633.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/water-carnival-returns-to-main-street-batesville/article_88416ddb-a232-539d-9d60-4dc6db60d633.html |
JONESBORO — A Horseshoe Bend man was killed and three others were injured Thursday morning in a two-vehicle accident in Jackson County, according to an Arkansas State Police report.
Barry Bowman, 72, was killed when the 2019 Nissan Rogue he was driving pulled out in front of a 2022 Dodge Ram on Arkansas 14 in Newport.
... | 2022-07-30T11:32:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 1 dead, 3 hurt in Jackson County accident | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/1-dead-3-hurt-in-jackson-county-accident/article_a6e49e38-1d58-592b-91df-0f5f53545ea3.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/1-dead-3-hurt-in-jackson-county-accident/article_a6e49e38-1d58-592b-91df-0f5f53545ea3.html |
JONESBORO — A 20-year-old man was stabbed in the chest early Friday morning, according to Jonesboro police.
NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital reported the stabbing to police, according to a police report.
The assault occurred in the 2000 block of Cedar Heights Drive.
No suspect was listed in the report.
Police arrested Des... | 2022-07-30T11:32:09Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 20-year-old reports stabbing | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/20-year-old-reports-stabbing/article_df4b5d2e-7909-53a3-a2f8-c3daecb1c44a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/20-year-old-reports-stabbing/article_df4b5d2e-7909-53a3-a2f8-c3daecb1c44a.html |
JONESBORO — The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has classified a growing number of counties in Arkansas at high community spread. But the weekly COVID Tracker also shows some improvement for some areas of Northeast Arkansas.
Craighead, Clay, Greene, Jackson, Lawrence, Poinsett and Randolph counties rema... | 2022-07-30T11:32:27Z | www.jonesborosun.com | CDC: Area virus rate still high, but improving | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-area-virus-rate-still-high-but-improving/article_275911ce-177d-5324-9d52-c552b9e2e1af.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/cdc-area-virus-rate-still-high-but-improving/article_275911ce-177d-5324-9d52-c552b9e2e1af.html |
The Jonesboro Daily Tribune as it was published on Jan. 6, 1934.
The Jonesboro Evening Sun as it was published on Jan. 6, 1934.
Jonesboro newspaper wars subject of interest for Dougan
Editor’s Note: This is the second article in a two-part series
Thanks to his love of history, Michael Dougan, emeritus professor of hist... | 2022-07-30T11:32:33Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jonesboro newspaper wars subject of interest for Dougan | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jonesboro-newspaper-wars-subject-of-interest-for-dougan/article_69711df9-9228-561e-955e-5428c3f818a3.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jonesboro-newspaper-wars-subject-of-interest-for-dougan/article_69711df9-9228-561e-955e-5428c3f818a3.html |
JONESBORO — Fugitive Keyonte Wilbourn was taken into custody Friday in Chicago by the U.S. Marshals Service’s Great Lake Fugitive Task Force and the Chicago Police Department, according to the Jonesboro Police Department.
Wilbourn, 27, was arrested on a warrant for the first-degree murder of Brandon Wilson, 20, on Sund... | 2022-07-30T11:32:39Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Murder suspect arrested in Chicago | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/murder-suspect-arrested-in-chicago/article_6070084d-895c-524b-a205-5222a78a2254.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/murder-suspect-arrested-in-chicago/article_6070084d-895c-524b-a205-5222a78a2254.html |
JONESBORO — The much-needed rain gave some relief to the region, which caused many county judges to take another look at conditions in order to make a decision on the burn bans that have been in place since early July.
After rain fell between Wednesday and Friday, several counties, including Craighad County, announced ... | 2022-07-30T11:32:51Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Some counties begin to lift burn bans | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/some-counties-begin-to-lift-burn-bans/article_96046feb-97ba-5588-8e34-f3de5253bc46.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/some-counties-begin-to-lift-burn-bans/article_96046feb-97ba-5588-8e34-f3de5253bc46.html |
Roberson, York sign with Miami Prep
BROOKLAND — Longtime friends Aidan Roberson and David York are taking the next step in their basketball journey together.
Roberson and York signed paperwork Friday to finalize their commitments to Miami Prep School, where the two recent Brookland High School graduates will focus on b... | 2022-07-30T11:33:40Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Roberson, York sign with Miami Prep | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/roberson-york-sign-with-miami-prep/article_ff257cee-81c4-5c3a-90fa-c63d05929a10.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/roberson-york-sign-with-miami-prep/article_ff257cee-81c4-5c3a-90fa-c63d05929a10.html |
Commodity distribution set for Craighead County
JONESBORO — A commodity distribution for Craighead County is scheduled from 9 a.m. until noon Aug. 10, or until food supplies are gone.
The distribution will take place at the Parker Community Center, 1522 N. Church St., Jonesboro and Caraway Housing Authority, 325 Missou... | 2022-08-02T04:52:55Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Commodity distribution set for Craighead County | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/commodity-distribution-set-for-craighead-county/article_0d181671-1664-5746-a632-b9a586881351.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/commodity-distribution-set-for-craighead-county/article_0d181671-1664-5746-a632-b9a586881351.html |
Concert to benefit GCT student
PARAGOULD — A concert featuring the 4-H performing arts group, Sand Creek Band, will be hosted by Unico Bank from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Saturday, beside the bank at 506 W. Kingshighway.
The event is to raise funds for local Greene County Tech student Luke Newcomb and his family.
Newcomb was i... | 2022-08-02T04:53:01Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Concert to benefit GCT student | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/concert-to-benefit-gct-student/article_927e3314-7cfa-5ce5-a856-682b9ca32446.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/concert-to-benefit-gct-student/article_927e3314-7cfa-5ce5-a856-682b9ca32446.html |
JONESBORO — A 28-year-old Lake City man died Sunday night after his vehicle struck the trailer of a semi, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Sean Tyler Terrell, of the 1000 block of Opal Circle, died in the accident in the 9500 block of East Highland Drive when his 2020 Honda struck the trailer at about 11:09 p.m.... | 2022-08-02T04:53:25Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Accident claims life of Lake City man | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/accident-claims-life-of-lake-city-man/article_0cb9406d-d75c-58d2-8cd2-0880b8839cec.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/accident-claims-life-of-lake-city-man/article_0cb9406d-d75c-58d2-8cd2-0880b8839cec.html |
During the official opening Friday, of the Emerson facility in Ash Flat (from left) Emerson plant manager Paritosh Bhole discusses a piece of equipment with Arkansas Secretary of Commerce Mike Preston, Delta Regional Authority Federal Co-Chairwoman Leslie Durham and Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson. The 277,000-square-foot... | 2022-08-03T10:15:31Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Emerson opens Ash Flat facility | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/emerson-opens-ash-flat-facility/article_99a8e3b2-546a-502a-8ea9-8e6be50e9acb.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/emerson-opens-ash-flat-facility/article_99a8e3b2-546a-502a-8ea9-8e6be50e9acb.html |
Man reports gunshots fired at vehicles
JONESBORO — A 32-year-old Jonesboro man told police Monday afternoon that someone fired multiple gunshots at his vehicle while he was inside of it in the 300 block of Cedar Heights Drive, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Two vehicles were struck in the shooting, the report ... | 2022-08-03T10:15:43Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Man reports gunshots fired at vehicles | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-reports-gunshots-fired-at-vehicles/article_a2912507-acb1-5a17-9a3f-97cc20b342b7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/man-reports-gunshots-fired-at-vehicles/article_a2912507-acb1-5a17-9a3f-97cc20b342b7.html |
Nettleton spends $3.5 million to expand district
JONESBORO — As the cost of building supplies continues to go up, the Nettleton School District found another way to expand the school.
Nettleton Superintendent Karen Curtner said on Friday that the school spent $3.5 million to purchase property on East Parker Road across... | 2022-08-03T10:15:49Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Nettleton spends $3.5 million to expand district | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/nettleton-spends-3-5-million-to-expand-district/article_3a7c6756-9c24-5774-830c-52db54366afc.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/nettleton-spends-3-5-million-to-expand-district/article_3a7c6756-9c24-5774-830c-52db54366afc.html |
JONESBORO — A raid by the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office on Monday recovered more than $300,000 of stolen items, Sheriff Marty Boyd said Tuesday.
A storage building in the 1100 block of East Johnson Avenue was raided at about 11:15 a.m. and three people were arrested, Boyd said. He said the three are Craighead Count... | 2022-08-03T10:16:01Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Sheriff's office makes major theft bust | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/sheriffs-office-makes-major-theft-bust/article_863b7fbb-bc98-5260-919f-0d625b6142be.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/sheriffs-office-makes-major-theft-bust/article_863b7fbb-bc98-5260-919f-0d625b6142be.html |
The left wants to abolish everything, even this column
By Stephen Moore Guest Columnist
Any aging baby boomer (like myself) knows that the anthem of the radicals of the 1960s and 1970s was sex, drugs and rock ‘n’ roll. Let the good times roll. Back then, the joke was that a conservative was someone who lived in mortal ... | 2022-08-03T10:16:19Z | www.jonesborosun.com | The left wants to abolish everything, even this column | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/the-left-wants-to-abolish-everything-even-this-column/article_8715cdd0-d10b-546f-9a4e-9b31f5f2aed9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/the-left-wants-to-abolish-everything-even-this-column/article_8715cdd0-d10b-546f-9a4e-9b31f5f2aed9.html |
Wil Gibson of Jonesboro will compete in the 122nd U.S. Amateur Championship later this month in Paramus, N.J.
Consistency helps Gibson earn berth in U.S. Amateur
JONESBORO — Wil Gibson has spent a lot of time this summer working on his game from 120 yards to the hole, putting and chipping with the hope of saving two or... | 2022-08-03T10:16:25Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Consistency helps Gibson earn berth in U.S. Amateur | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/consistency-helps-gibson-earn-berth-in-u-s-amateur/article_8f8d9caf-4e53-587b-bccc-e591710aeac7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/consistency-helps-gibson-earn-berth-in-u-s-amateur/article_8f8d9caf-4e53-587b-bccc-e591710aeac7.html |
When I was younger, I always thought city living would be the perfect life. I dreamed of being surrounded by concrete and tall buildings, and I honestly thought small town living was beneath me.
By 30, my opinion had changed, and I no longer viewed small town living as a bad thing. However, it was only after rejoining ... | 2022-08-03T10:16:38Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Celebrating You | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/celebrating-you/article_f26bd2ea-4fc4-5ead-8137-36bf6e7b10a4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/celebrating-you/article_f26bd2ea-4fc4-5ead-8137-36bf6e7b10a4.html |
Donna Sue Cooksey
Donna Sue Cooksey, 71, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Monday, July 25, 2022, at her residence.
She was born Feb. 3, 1951, in Walnut Ridge, to J.R. and Wanda Lee (Niswonger) Spargo. Donna Sue was a homemaker and was of the Baptist belief.
She was preceded in death by her father, J.R. Spargo.... | 2022-08-03T10:17:14Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Donna Sue Cooksey | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/donna-sue-cooksey/article_77f5d9bd-0c3e-5706-b3fe-c82be47c1185.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/donna-sue-cooksey/article_77f5d9bd-0c3e-5706-b3fe-c82be47c1185.html |
KAIT aired portions of their 5 and 6 o’clock newscast live from Beatle’s Park on July 26. The broadcast was part of the station’s Road Trip series this summer.
Special Things and Flower Basket held a reception to honor Karen Williams for her years of service to the community and the floral industry. Williams, who began... | 2022-08-03T10:17:33Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Yesteryears | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_d52c6f9a-5ead-5942-9c0f-ee22f9f8bab4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_d52c6f9a-5ead-5942-9c0f-ee22f9f8bab4.html |
Jack Dickey Mahle Jr., 82, of New Smyrna Beach, Fla., passed away peacefully July 24, 2022, to join his wife of 34 years, Suzanne Berard Mahle, and other beloved friends and family.
He was born Aug. 10, 1939, in Lake Village, to the late Jack Dickey Mahle and Margaret Reed Mahle of Newport, and was a proud descendant o... | 2022-08-03T22:38:00Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jack Mahle Jr. | | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/jack-mahle-jr/article_f36aa5ed-c87c-549f-971b-bed9b67fbbfe.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/jack-mahle-jr/article_f36aa5ed-c87c-549f-971b-bed9b67fbbfe.html |
Area counties receive preservation grants
LITTLE ROCK— The Arkansas Historic Preservation Program has announced its fiscal year 2023 County Courthouse Restoration and Historic Preservation Restoration grants. Between the two grant categories, a total of nearly $3 million will be awarded to 41 grant recipients.
“We are ... | 2022-08-04T10:46:15Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Area counties receive preservation grants | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/area-counties-receive-preservation-grants/article_60acc888-ecd2-5d56-ae53-02731021eb35.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/area-counties-receive-preservation-grants/article_60acc888-ecd2-5d56-ae53-02731021eb35.html |
Peers recognize Johnson with award
Tiffany Johnson, director of career services at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro was recognized recently by her peers. Johnson received the Nola Holt Royster Distinguished Service Award during the Arkansas Association of Colleges and Employers annual conference.
According to the... | 2022-08-04T10:46:21Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Business briefs | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_7ff6060f-1dd6-5352-96ef-c194a0cf7391.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_7ff6060f-1dd6-5352-96ef-c194a0cf7391.html |
Governor appoints Gary and Hankins
LITTLE ROCK — Gov. Asa Hutchinson has appointed A.J. Gary, Director of Arkansas Division of Emergency Management, to Secretary of the Department of Public Safety, and J.R. Hankins, Chief of Staff to the Department of Public Safety, to the Director of the Commission on Law Enforcement ... | 2022-08-04T10:46:33Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Governor appoints Gary and Hankins | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/governor-appoints-gary-and-hankins/article_57a3a594-d6a4-5f82-8a68-fb0c8e5f1419.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/governor-appoints-gary-and-hankins/article_57a3a594-d6a4-5f82-8a68-fb0c8e5f1419.html |
Queensryche will perform Friday night Sept. 23 at the Downtown Jonesboro BBQ and Music festival. The event will continue Sept. 24 and feature all-day entertainment Saturday, along with barbecue contests and vendors.
Courtesy of Queensryche
The Gin Blossoms will take the stage Saturday evening Sept. 24 during the Downto... | 2022-08-04T10:46:39Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jonesboro BBQ & Music festival returns for 2022 | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/jonesboro-bbq-music-festival-returns-for-2022/article_edc0d337-3a77-5983-b58d-6c2afacdc65c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/jonesboro-bbq-music-festival-returns-for-2022/article_edc0d337-3a77-5983-b58d-6c2afacdc65c.html |
Grady will serve in a new role at ASUN. As ASUN’s first Dean for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, Grady will lead the way in implementing DEI initiatives and frameworks.
“I am looking forward to collaborating with the ASUN campus community and beyond in cultivating a campus environment that appreciates and values dive... | 2022-08-04T10:47:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | ASU-Newport hires two deans to lead integral parts of the institution | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/asu-newport-hires-two-deans-to-lead-integral-parts-of-the-institution/article_333dbd3b-4d44-5cb0-8c61-9d8f367ef075.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/asu-newport-hires-two-deans-to-lead-integral-parts-of-the-institution/article_333dbd3b-4d44-5cb0-8c61-9d8f367ef075.html |
By Steve Gillespie Independent Staff
Arkansas State Police responded to several fatal motor vehicle crashes in Northeast Arkansas recently.
A single vehicle crash in rural Craighead County claimed the life of a Texas man Tuesday.
Rene Villarreal III, 33, of Houston, Texas, was driving a 2012 Nissan Juke northbound on U... | 2022-08-04T10:47:22Z | www.jonesborosun.com | State police respond to area fatal crashes | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/state-police-respond-to-area-fatal-crashes/article_dc953149-0f59-5768-8092-ebfa75e4c583.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/state-police-respond-to-area-fatal-crashes/article_dc953149-0f59-5768-8092-ebfa75e4c583.html |
Thomas joins AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Newport Branch
AgHeritage Farm Credit Services (AFCS) is pleased to announce the hiring of Jordan Thomas as a Customer Specialist in the company’s Newport Branch office.
“We are very excited to have Jordan join us in the Newport office,” said Todd Hulett, AFCS Vice President... | 2022-08-04T10:47:34Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Thomas joins AgHeritage Farm Credit Services Newport Branch | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/thomas-joins-agheritage-farm-credit-services-newport-branch/article_eb02d2e7-0c72-5462-b03f-49e5cb9f329f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/thomas-joins-agheritage-farm-credit-services-newport-branch/article_eb02d2e7-0c72-5462-b03f-49e5cb9f329f.html |
Council approves state cash for cops
JONESBORO — Mayor Harold Copenhaver moved quickly Tuesday to get more money in the hands of Jonesboro police officers.
The city council suspended its rules, waived the committee process, and placed a resolution on the agenda to distribute $839,670 to the officers.
“Because I feel it... | 2022-08-04T10:47:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Council approves state cash for cops | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/council-approves-state-cash-for-cops/article_e280a667-bde6-59b3-b37d-e933d6c80f74.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/council-approves-state-cash-for-cops/article_e280a667-bde6-59b3-b37d-e933d6c80f74.html |
JONESBORO — Charles Frierson has announced he will not seek re-election to the Jonesboro City Council.
The filing period for nonpartisan municipal elections and school board positions began Wednesday and will end at noon on Aug. 10.
Frierson will complete his third four-year term representing Ward 1 on Dec. 31. Ward 1 ... | 2022-08-04T10:47:52Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Frierson won't seek re-election | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/frierson-wont-seek-re-election/article_c48f1fca-7cd0-5a84-8878-65adbba982e1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/frierson-wont-seek-re-election/article_c48f1fca-7cd0-5a84-8878-65adbba982e1.html |
Investigation opened in Parks' death
JONESBORO — The Arkansas State Police has opened a criminal investigation into the death of Jonesboro police Officer Vincent Parks, according to Bill Sadler, public information officer for the ASP.
“There is an active criminal investigation underway into the circumstances leading up... | 2022-08-04T10:47:58Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Investigation opened in Parks' death | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/investigation-opened-in-parks-death/article_6045503b-a93a-5e09-86ec-29d89f8c5ea6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/investigation-opened-in-parks-death/article_6045503b-a93a-5e09-86ec-29d89f8c5ea6.html |
Arkansas State tight end Miller McCrumby (left) collides with safety Sam Graham during Wednesday’s practice.
Red Wolves begin building their identity
JONESBORO — Butch Jones described Wednesday morning’s practice as a good starting point for fall camp.
Arkansas State held the first of 14 practices during camp, which co... | 2022-08-04T10:48:47Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Red Wolves begin building their identity | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/red-wolves-begin-building-their-identity/article_d4fc3984-2731-56c0-8fdd-aa61dc0ca8fc.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/red-wolves-begin-building-their-identity/article_d4fc3984-2731-56c0-8fdd-aa61dc0ca8fc.html |
Grady will serve in a new role at ASUN. As ASUN’s first dean for diversity, equity, and inclusion, she will lead the way in implementing DEI initiatives and frameworks.
“I am looking forward to collaborating with the ASUN campus community and beyond in cultivating a campus environment that appreciates and values divers... | 2022-08-05T09:02:47Z | www.jonesborosun.com | ASU-Newport hires two new deans | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/asu-newport-hires-two-new-deans/article_4f3c21ff-5701-542d-a8f5-4a272d46895f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/asu-newport-hires-two-new-deans/article_4f3c21ff-5701-542d-a8f5-4a272d46895f.html |
Craighead County Deputy Cody Ladner has been named the 2nd Judicial District’s Drug Task Force Officer of the Year.
Joe Schratz / The Sun
JONESBORO — Cody Ladner always wanted to be a law enforcement officer.
The Craighead County sheriff’s deputy has worked at the office since starting out as a corrections officer in t... | 2022-08-05T09:02:48Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Deputy named task force's officer of the year | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/deputy-named-task-forces-officer-of-the-year/article_758176ef-206c-5084-b18a-725fcebb85d7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/deputy-named-task-forces-officer-of-the-year/article_758176ef-206c-5084-b18a-725fcebb85d7.html |
By Gretchen Hunt Sun Editor
JONESBORO — First United Methodist Church in Jonesboro may soon operate under a different name and a different denomination after a vote was held on Sunday to disaffiliate from the United Methodist Church.
Senior Pastor John Miles said he understands there are 61 Arkansas churches at some st... | 2022-08-05T09:03:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jonesboro church votes to separate from denomination | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jonesboro-church-votes-to-separate-from-denomination/article_dac692fe-b815-5002-b711-5fc06f88c740.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jonesboro-church-votes-to-separate-from-denomination/article_dac692fe-b815-5002-b711-5fc06f88c740.html |
JONESBORO — A 27-year-old Jonesboro man was stabbed several times Wednesday night, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Police were called to NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital at 7:33 p.m. about the stabbing. The victim said he was attacked by the suspect at the intersection of East Nettleton Avenue and Industrial Drive... | 2022-08-05T09:03:10Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jonesboro man stabbed | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jonesboro-man-stabbed/article_1eb23ed8-7b7a-53cd-ba1c-bad2b2c5f66d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jonesboro-man-stabbed/article_1eb23ed8-7b7a-53cd-ba1c-bad2b2c5f66d.html |
JONESBORO — A total of 10 vehicle break-ins were reported in Jonesboro on Wednesday and another in Bono on Thursday, according to Jonesboro police and the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office.
Three of the break-ins were reported on Derby Drive.
A 23-year-old woman in the 3300 block of Derby Drive reported at 5:18 p.m. so... | 2022-08-05T09:03:16Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Vehicle break-ins plague city | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/vehicle-break-ins-plague-city/article_392ed028-e9bd-5eae-88b8-2ee41c3c6aec.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/vehicle-break-ins-plague-city/article_392ed028-e9bd-5eae-88b8-2ee41c3c6aec.html |
John Howland, an assistant department leader at Kroger, opens boxes on Thursday morning at the Jonesboro store in preparation for the Arkansas tax-free weekend. Assistant Store Leader Gary Phillips said the tax-free weekend is always busy as shoppers take advantage of the savings while preparing to go back to school.
A... | 2022-08-05T09:03:22Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Weekend offers tax-free shopping | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/weekend-offers-tax-free-shopping/article_da1104c1-e5cd-5d48-a485-2627eb67f270.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/weekend-offers-tax-free-shopping/article_da1104c1-e5cd-5d48-a485-2627eb67f270.html |
Woman arrested for permitting abuse of a child
A Greene County woman faces a Sept. 29 circuit court date after Paragould police said Thursday she allowed a child to be abused.
Patricia Ann Henderson, 49, of Paragould, was arrested Aug. 2 on suspicion of felony permitting the abuse of a child.
Paragould police received ... | 2022-08-05T09:03:28Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Woman arrested for permitting abuse of a child | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/woman-arrested-for-permitting-abuse-of-a-child/article_00fbc1f1-1e5f-57b6-986b-4fa97debeab9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/woman-arrested-for-permitting-abuse-of-a-child/article_00fbc1f1-1e5f-57b6-986b-4fa97debeab9.html |
Our teachers deserve the best Arkansas can do
By Sen. Dan Sullivan Guest Columnist
Much has been said and written in recent days about the issue of teacher pay here in Arkansas. As the sitting state senator, I felt it was important that I weigh in and share some facts about this crucial issue.
First and foremost, I sup... | 2022-08-05T09:03:58Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Our teachers deserve the best Arkansas can do | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/our-teachers-deserve-the-best-arkansas-can-do/article_aa4da76d-5c1f-561b-900d-f08a0866ad37.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/our-teachers-deserve-the-best-arkansas-can-do/article_aa4da76d-5c1f-561b-900d-f08a0866ad37.html |
USS Razorback's final journey leads submarine to landlocked Arkansas
Then North Little Rock Mayor Patrick Henry Hays, as well as other officials in that city and across the central Arkansas region along with veterans groups worked with the Turkish government to purchase the Razorback and bring it to Arkansas. Turkey ag... | 2022-08-05T09:04:04Z | www.jonesborosun.com | USS Razorback's final journey leads submarine to landlocked Arkansas | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/uss-razorbacks-final-journey-leads-submarine-to-landlocked-arkansas/article_d15ee1f2-121d-5898-bea0-413e0a18e787.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/uss-razorbacks-final-journey-leads-submarine-to-landlocked-arkansas/article_d15ee1f2-121d-5898-bea0-413e0a18e787.html |
Ayers adapting to new role at tackle
JONESBORO — TW Ayers switched from offense to defense in a matter of days during Arkansas State’s 2020 football season, catching a touchdown pass one week and sacking the quarterback the next.
ASU coaches gave Ayers a little more time to prepare for his latest position change.
“At t... | 2022-08-05T09:04:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Ayers adapting to new role at tackle | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/ayers-adapting-to-new-role-at-tackle/article_287c5b9b-cc08-57c8-95df-247717c63544.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/ayers-adapting-to-new-role-at-tackle/article_287c5b9b-cc08-57c8-95df-247717c63544.html |
Freshman forward Izaiyah Nelson drives to the basket during Arkansas State’s scrimmage Wednesday afternoon. The Red Wolves are preparing for three exhibition games in the Dominican Republic next week.
Trip gives basketball Red Wolves head start
JONESBORO — While Mike Balado wants to win next week’s exhibition games in ... | 2022-08-05T09:04:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Trip gives basketball Red Wolves head start | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/trip-gives-basketball-red-wolves-head-start/article_7736cdbc-246c-51f3-9c25-911b49e4f12c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/trip-gives-basketball-red-wolves-head-start/article_7736cdbc-246c-51f3-9c25-911b49e4f12c.html |
UAW retirees to meet Thursday
The United Auto Workers retirees will meet at 11:30 a.m. Thursday at Grecian Steak House, 210 Airport Road in Paragould.
Hitchcock thriller to be screened
The Museum of Science and History, 3050 Central Ave. in Memphis will screen the classic Alfred Hitchcock movie “Vertigo” at 7:15 p.m. A... | 2022-08-06T08:30:47Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Events | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_68034330-d344-505a-98cb-434aed8f90a6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_68034330-d344-505a-98cb-434aed8f90a6.html |
Extension Health Ambassadors to promote rural health
LITTLE ROCK — A new Cooperative Extension Service project seeks to improve the health of rural counties by recruiting local volunteers, who will receive training and deliver extension health programming to their communities.
The Extension Health Ambassadors project i... | 2022-08-06T08:30:53Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Extension Health Ambassadors to promote rural health | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/extension-health-ambassadors-to-promote-rural-health/article_aa1f2930-a345-59f4-aaad-1e4f730f20ec.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/extension-health-ambassadors-to-promote-rural-health/article_aa1f2930-a345-59f4-aaad-1e4f730f20ec.html |
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