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Helen Blackburn, 83, of Imboden, died Saturday, March 12, 2022, at her residence.
Helen was born in Jonesboro on Jan. 21, 1939, to Fritz and Bertha Miller Lewis. She was married to Alvin Blackburn, a good husband, provider and parent, who died on May 14, 1988, after a bout of cancer. They married in January 1957 in Her... | 2022-04-06T13:24:01Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Helen Blackburn | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/helen-blackburn/article_ed073427-4e2e-5436-95ef-1b6e7f1a56df.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/helen-blackburn/article_ed073427-4e2e-5436-95ef-1b6e7f1a56df.html |
Jack Lynn Patterson, 86, passed from this life on March 31, 2022, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro.
He was born Dec. 10, 1935, in Leachville, to Tobe and Almety Patterson.
Jack graduated from Leachville High School in 1954 and then joined the U.S. Air Force. After spending a few years in the service... | 2022-04-06T13:24:07Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jack Patterson | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/jack-patterson/article_45718ec1-efd3-5ce9-8a9d-3c96aede9211.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/jack-patterson/article_45718ec1-efd3-5ce9-8a9d-3c96aede9211.html |
Shirley Ann Guy, 86, of Walnut Ridge, Ark., passed away March 11, 2022, in hospice care at St. Bernards Hospital in Jonesboro, Ark.
Shirley was born July 27, 1935 in Newark, Ark., to the late Edgar and Willie Cleveland. She was a graduate of Newark High School and attended Draughon’s Business College in Memphis. Shirle... | 2022-04-06T13:24:14Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Shirley Guy | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/shirley-guy/article_b2c1b82c-29b0-5f27-bfba-be91bec506eb.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/shirley-guy/article_b2c1b82c-29b0-5f27-bfba-be91bec506eb.html |
John was born April 4, 1936, to Rosie Lee Moody Patterson and Aaron Hearn. He was raised by his mother and daddy, Eddie Patterson Sr., whom he loved very much. He accepted Jesus as his personal savior at an early age. He graduated from Center High School in Parkin. After graduation, he went into the United States Army.... | 2022-04-06T23:38:38Z | www.jonesborosun.com | John Patterson | | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/john-patterson/article_7bdbc1a3-61da-5127-9b0b-b9d349b0e62b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/john-patterson/article_7bdbc1a3-61da-5127-9b0b-b9d349b0e62b.html |
Bradley named new supt.
The Newport School District Board of Directors has named current high school principal Jon Bradley as the new school superintendent.
Interviews were conducted to fill the superintendent position last week. The school board made its official announcement on Friday.
Bradley’s term will begin on Ju... | 2022-04-06T23:38:44Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bradley named new supt. | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/bradley-named-new-supt/article_f27e118b-3635-52c0-a467-0e532c9ea92b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/bradley-named-new-supt/article_f27e118b-3635-52c0-a467-0e532c9ea92b.html |
Stop sign added at U.S. 49 and AR-34
An improvement project for the intersection of U.S. 49 and Arkansas 34 in Marmaduke calls for a change in the traffic pattern at the intersection. Beginning the week of April 11, drivers will notice a new stop sign on U.S. 49 at this intersection in Marmaduke. The stop sign will rem... | 2022-04-07T08:07:31Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Business briefs | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_95093f2d-aa7c-562e-b472-b2863e46f4d9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/business-briefs/article_95093f2d-aa7c-562e-b472-b2863e46f4d9.html |
Matchmaker event registration open
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Economic Development Commission will host its annual matchmaker event in partnership with the Arkansas District Office of the Small Business Administration and the Arkansas Procurement Technical Assistance Center from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. May 11, at the Heife... | 2022-04-07T08:07:37Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Matchmaker event registration open | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/matchmaker-event-registration-open/article_05ddf1eb-4879-5b48-a074-fb143a13d80e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/matchmaker-event-registration-open/article_05ddf1eb-4879-5b48-a074-fb143a13d80e.html |
Public comment sought for proposed amendment
LITTLE ROCK — A proposed amendment to the Arkansas Department of Transportation’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program for Federal fiscal years 2021-24 is now available for public comment.
These funds will be utilized to strategically deploy electric vehicle charging... | 2022-04-07T08:07:43Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Public comment sought for proposed amendment | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/public-comment-sought-for-proposed-amendment/article_f29fea33-e684-58c6-a271-3af8e01389bd.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/public-comment-sought-for-proposed-amendment/article_f29fea33-e684-58c6-a271-3af8e01389bd.html |
3 handguns stolen from vehicles
JONESBORO — Three firearms were stolen in two vehicle break-ins on Tuesday.
In the first case, a 36-year-old Jonesboro man told police at 9:18 a.m. Tuesday that two handguns were stolen from his vehicle at the intersection of East Nettleton Avenue and Frisco Street.
Taken were a .45-cali... | 2022-04-07T08:07:55Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 3 handguns stolen from vehicles | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/3-handguns-stolen-from-vehicles/article_64fd6aeb-a83e-5d6b-bb60-c2443d960104.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/3-handguns-stolen-from-vehicles/article_64fd6aeb-a83e-5d6b-bb60-c2443d960104.html |
Butch Smith (left) and Tate Williams discuss the murder of their mother, former state Sen. Linda Collins of Pocahontas in an interview to air at 8 p.m. Friday on Dateline NBC.
POCAHONTAS — The murder of former state Sen. Linda Collins will be revisited on national television Friday when Dateline NBC airs “The Hands of ... | 2022-04-07T08:08:02Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Collins murder focus of Dateline NBC | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/collins-murder-focus-of-dateline-nbc/article_b2499162-577a-56d4-b4c3-02230758ab40.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/collins-murder-focus-of-dateline-nbc/article_b2499162-577a-56d4-b4c3-02230758ab40.html |
Veterans housing to have new name
JONESBORO — Don’t call it Veterans Village.
The transitional housing facility for homeless veterans in Jonesboro, which opened in late December, now is known as Veterans Cottages of Jonesboro.
Regina Burkitt, the city’s grants coordinator, told city council members Tuesday the name cha... | 2022-04-07T08:08:26Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Veterans housing to have new name | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/veterans-housing-to-have-new-name/article_4c238d7f-6015-5db0-8d59-dbeed71bf481.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/veterans-housing-to-have-new-name/article_4c238d7f-6015-5db0-8d59-dbeed71bf481.html |
On Monday, Little Rock-based Westrock Coffee announced it was becoming a publicly-traded company and merging with Memphis-based Riverview Acquisition Company. Westrock is being valued at more than $1 billion at $10 per share. It hopes to raise $500 million through the stock sale. You’ll be able to buy shares on the NAS... | 2022-04-07T08:09:21Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Good news with coffee, covid and the Arkansas River | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/good-news-with-coffee-covid-and-the-arkansas-river/article_d0ed0d55-5759-5d99-a8d7-f23da0ebea4b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/good-news-with-coffee-covid-and-the-arkansas-river/article_d0ed0d55-5759-5d99-a8d7-f23da0ebea4b.html |
Why November matters?
After the November 2022 midterm elections, what will the agenda for the House and Senate look like. The answer to this hinges on who wins. For argument’s sake let’s consider two outcomes, first the Democrats pick up two Senate seats and hold the House. This eliminates the Manchin/Sinema effect. Th... | 2022-04-07T08:09:27Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Why November matters? | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/why-november-matters/article_e0304313-3a9e-514a-9287-c9b150dfed32.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/why-november-matters/article_e0304313-3a9e-514a-9287-c9b150dfed32.html |
Valley View’s Tyler Hoskins sprints for third base during the second game of Tuesday’s doubleheader with Westside at the Jack Moore Complex. The Blazers won the second game 18-2 to complete a doubleheader sweep.
Blazers sweep Warriors in 4A-3 doubleheader
JONESBORO — Valley View pounded out 27 hits Tuesday to sweep Wes... | 2022-04-07T08:09:33Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Blazers sweep Warriors in 4A-3 doubleheader | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/blazers-sweep-warriors-in-4a-3-doubleheader/article_21c32137-8242-5551-973a-7bcebaedda9b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/blazers-sweep-warriors-in-4a-3-doubleheader/article_21c32137-8242-5551-973a-7bcebaedda9b.html |
In 1860, he was elected governor. He campaigned on a moderate platform opposing secession; but in 1861, he asked for a convention to consider the question. Though Missouri was a slave state, it existed mostly in the southern half of the state and most residents were opposed to leaving the Union. The state legislature w... | 2022-04-07T15:17:42Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Government in exile | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/government-in-exile/article_b49334ca-a9e2-5751-b4db-bb3ddb1b2541.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/government-in-exile/article_b49334ca-a9e2-5751-b4db-bb3ddb1b2541.html |
Arkansas Gov. Asa Hutchinson gets his second COVID-19 booster shot during his media briefing on Tuesday as Arkansas First Lady Susan Hutchinson looks on. The Food and Drug Administration and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have made a second booster shot available and recommend it be taken by those over 50 a... | 2022-04-07T15:17:48Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Romero leaving state for CDC job | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/romero-leaving-state-for-cdc-job/article_14c73c0c-16d0-5929-890d-0c8bb15ff43a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/romero-leaving-state-for-cdc-job/article_14c73c0c-16d0-5929-890d-0c8bb15ff43a.html |
Maybe it’s the perspective a long life brings, but I find myself eyeing with some skepticism the glut of “personal brands” that assault us every day on television, in print, and through social media. Entertainers, celebrities, politicians striving for acclaim, artists and writers who’ve mastered the public-relations ga... | 2022-04-07T15:18:01Z | www.jonesborosun.com | What does it take to be important in America? | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/what-does-it-take-to-be-important-in-america/article_ced2c252-dcb0-5b1f-b2fb-3477b64d642e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/what-does-it-take-to-be-important-in-america/article_ced2c252-dcb0-5b1f-b2fb-3477b64d642e.html |
Partly cloudy skies. Gusty winds during the evening. Low near 40F. Winds WNW at 20 to 30 mph. Higher wind gusts possible..
Bulldogs have busy week
On March 28, the Tuckerman Bulldogs traveled to Cave City for varsity baseball.
In the second inning, both teams were able to score a run and the score was 1-1 after two inn... | 2022-04-07T21:18:35Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bulldogs have busy week | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/bulldogs-have-busy-week/article_c84843c9-4763-5b1b-945c-3b5b6316f2a1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/bulldogs-have-busy-week/article_c84843c9-4763-5b1b-945c-3b5b6316f2a1.html |
MANILA — With no hospitals or urgent care facilities within 15 miles of Manila, Dr. Tommy Wagner has entered into an agreement with St. Bernards to provide after-hours and weekend Urgent Care services in Manila seven days a week.
Wagner said on Thursday that the expanded care concept arose from western Mississippi Coun... | 2022-04-08T09:59:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Clinic to provide Urgent Care services in Manila | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/clinic-to-provide-urgent-care-services-in-manila/article_93c10aec-0284-55b3-b775-7c1f9fee5fd0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/clinic-to-provide-urgent-care-services-in-manila/article_93c10aec-0284-55b3-b775-7c1f9fee5fd0.html |
Company officials and area leaders gather around one of the first electric vehicles assembled by Envirotech Vehicles at the company’s Osceola plant Thursday.
Courtesy Envirotech
OSCEOLA — Local leaders and company officials gathered Thursday to celebrate the final assembly of the first motor vehicles manufactured in Ar... | 2022-04-08T10:00:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Envirotech rolls out first vehicles | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/envirotech-rolls-out-first-vehicles/article_0c091ac3-858f-5054-89ae-7a4b76168aee.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/envirotech-rolls-out-first-vehicles/article_0c091ac3-858f-5054-89ae-7a4b76168aee.html |
JONESBORO — Guns being stolen from vehicles and residences mean more guns on the street in the hands of criminals.
Since Jan. 1, more than 40 firearms have been taken, mostly from vehicles, some of which were unlocked, according to Jonesboro police reports.
Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliott said Thursday that gun own... | 2022-04-08T10:00:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | More than 40 guns stolen in Jonesboro this year | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/more-than-40-guns-stolen-in-jonesboro-this-year/article_5ea3edc3-4e6d-5c10-9cc3-03d0c33348f7.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/more-than-40-guns-stolen-in-jonesboro-this-year/article_5ea3edc3-4e6d-5c10-9cc3-03d0c33348f7.html |
VALLEY VIEW — Students and staff will be saying goodbye to Superintendent Bryan Russell at the end of the school year, however, the role will be filled with a familiar face as Curriculum Specialist Roland Popejoy steps up to take the position.
Russell has been with the Valley View School District for 11 years, having s... | 2022-04-08T10:00:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Russell retiring from Valley View after 32 years in education | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/russell-retiring-from-valley-view-after-32-years-in-education/article_754a1992-2193-50ee-b985-71e49c394875.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/russell-retiring-from-valley-view-after-32-years-in-education/article_754a1992-2193-50ee-b985-71e49c394875.html |
In 1860, he was elected governor. He campaigned on a moderate platform opposing secession; but in 1861, he asked for a convention to consider the question. Though Missouri was a slave state, it existed mostly in the southern half of the state and most residents were opposed to leaving the Union. The state legislature w... | 2022-04-08T10:01:06Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Government in exile | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/government-in-exile/article_8bd41dd8-87f4-5364-9412-3721e05c0e69.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/government-in-exile/article_8bd41dd8-87f4-5364-9412-3721e05c0e69.html |
Arkansas State bowling coach Justin Kostick speaks with a player during a practice round this season. The Red Wolves compete in the NCAA Lansing Regional today.
JONESBORO — The path to what Arkansas State hopes will be its first national championship in women’s bowling begins this morning in Lansing, Mich.
ASU plays Yo... | 2022-04-08T10:01:18Z | www.jonesborosun.com | A-State begins NCAA bowling quest in regional | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-state-begins-ncaa-bowling-quest-in-regional/article_40492d86-751e-5cb5-9081-2e133d067934.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-state-begins-ncaa-bowling-quest-in-regional/article_40492d86-751e-5cb5-9081-2e133d067934.html |
Freshman second baseman Daedrick Cail connects for a two-run single during Arkansas State’s 16-8 loss to Coastal Carolina on Sunday. Cail has a team-best .333 batting average going into this weekend’s home Sun Belt Conference series with Louisiana-Lafayette.
JONESBORO — Arkansas State won’t face a top-100 baseball team... | 2022-04-08T10:01:24Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Rugged SBC slate continues for Red Wolves | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/rugged-sbc-slate-continues-for-red-wolves/article_1df1681e-aa4c-5c73-b48b-2f10fc72b04d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/rugged-sbc-slate-continues-for-red-wolves/article_1df1681e-aa4c-5c73-b48b-2f10fc72b04d.html |
A-State Greek Organizations to host blood drive
JONESBORO — The American Red Cross and the Arkansas State University fraternities and sororities are teaming up for the Arkansas State Spring Greek Blood Drive from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. April 19-20 at the Red Wolf Center, 2501 Aggie Road on the university campus.
Students, s... | 2022-04-09T09:54:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | A-State Greek Organizations to host blood drive | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/a-state-greek-organizations-to-host-blood-drive/article_daea4114-429d-54f4-88fe-d379b6d3fbc1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/a-state-greek-organizations-to-host-blood-drive/article_daea4114-429d-54f4-88fe-d379b6d3fbc1.html |
Comedy production set for Porch 30
The Link Theatre in Jonesboro will present “All in the Timing,” a night of one-act comedies, April 28-May 1 at Porch 30, 401 W. Huntington Ave., in downtown Jonesboro. Performances will be 7:30 p.m. April 28-30 and 2 p.m. May 1.
Starring in the production are New York City actors, Mat... | 2022-04-09T09:54:52Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Comedy production set for Porch 30 | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/comedy-production-set-for-porch-30/article_def461d1-f47e-56d6-a1d7-2bf95e1a9d1a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/comedy-production-set-for-porch-30/article_def461d1-f47e-56d6-a1d7-2bf95e1a9d1a.html |
'Commemoration and Reunion' theme for symposium
JONESBORO — The 27th edition of the Delta Symposium returns Thursday-Saturday to the Carl R. Reng Student Union, 101 N Caraway Road, at Arkansas State University.
All sessions are admission-free. The in-person sessions are open to everyone.
Preregister in advance is requi... | 2022-04-09T09:54:58Z | www.jonesborosun.com | 'Commemoration and Reunion' theme for symposium | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/commemoration-and-reunion-theme-for-symposium/article_881b7b4a-7a81-5d37-b3b5-ca26f1194022.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/commemoration-and-reunion-theme-for-symposium/article_881b7b4a-7a81-5d37-b3b5-ca26f1194022.html |
Easter egg hunt scheduled
The Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1991 in Jonesboro will host a public Easter egg hunt from 1 to 2 p.m. April 17 at the post, 300 N. Airport Road. The event will also feature balloons for the kids, games and hot dogs.
The hunt will begin at 2:30 p.m. Participants are asked to bring their own b... | 2022-04-09T09:55:04Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Events | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_c56b37f0-48b6-5c40-a91b-0a7d6735a01b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/events/article_c56b37f0-48b6-5c40-a91b-0a7d6735a01b.html |
Food Bank of NEA receives grant
JONESBORO — The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas has received a grant of $1,680 from the North Delta Community Foundation that will be used to provide emergency food assistance through a fresh produce distribution for struggling families in Randolph County.
“We are grateful to the North D... | 2022-04-09T09:55:10Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Food Bank of NEA receives grant | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/food-bank-of-nea-receives-grant/article_c629d382-12a5-55b4-84bd-6e89bc264707.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/food-bank-of-nea-receives-grant/article_c629d382-12a5-55b4-84bd-6e89bc264707.html |
Andrea Allen (from left), state Sen. Joyce Elliott of Little Rock and L.J. Bryant visit following Friday’s meeting of the NEA Political Animals.
Engaging voters emphasis for Elliott
JONESBORO — State Sen. Joyce Elliott, D-Little Rock, said it’s getting more and more difficult for people in Arkansas to vote because of c... | 2022-04-09T09:55:35Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Engaging voters emphasis for Elliott | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/engaging-voters-emphasis-for-elliott/article_b3137e8c-c5ff-5fd5-85e4-163be75fabd4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/engaging-voters-emphasis-for-elliott/article_b3137e8c-c5ff-5fd5-85e4-163be75fabd4.html |
Sgt. Shay Racy (left) shows Julian Crist (right) and teacher Hidda Spencer around police offices in the Justice Complex on Friday.
JONESBORO — Sgt. Morshaydrick Racy is the public face of the Jonesboro Police Department.
Racy, who goes by the name Shay, is the Community Outreach and Recruiting officer for the departmen... | 2022-04-09T09:55:41Z | www.jonesborosun.com | For Sgt. Racy, policing a passion | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/for-sgt-racy-policing-a-passion/article_7748934f-d702-5270-8a5b-bafca85604dc.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/for-sgt-racy-policing-a-passion/article_7748934f-d702-5270-8a5b-bafca85604dc.html |
Furniture store victim of fraud
JONESBORO — The manager of Hanks Fine Furniture and Mattresses, 1808 E. Highland Drive, told police on Thursday that someone fraudulently used a credit card to purchase furniture.
The owner of the card, a man who lives in Boise, Idaho, said the purchase was not authorized.
The total amou... | 2022-04-09T09:55:47Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Furniture store victim of fraud | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/furniture-store-victim-of-fraud/article_cf4b6659-a2cb-5471-ac35-2ee5af464925.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/furniture-store-victim-of-fraud/article_cf4b6659-a2cb-5471-ac35-2ee5af464925.html |
Quorum Court to meet at alternate location
JONESBORO — The Craighead County Quorum Court will meet at an alternate location on Monday night for its annual meeting with Craighead County Extension representatives.
The meeting will be held at 5 p.m. at the Craighead County Extension Office, located at 611 East Washington ... | 2022-04-09T09:55:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Quorum Court to meet at alternate location | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/quorum-court-to-meet-at-alternate-location/article_b7067375-9ce2-55b3-99cf-737c34e969f4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/quorum-court-to-meet-at-alternate-location/article_b7067375-9ce2-55b3-99cf-737c34e969f4.html |
Liv Myers has fun riding her trike on Friday during the Jonesboro Pre-K Trike-A-Thon to raise money for St. Jude Children’s Hospital. Students raised a total of $11,923 this year. Since 2004, the school has raised a grand total of the $76,706.
Trike-a-thon exceeds expectations
JONESBORO — Preschoolers took their trikes... | 2022-04-09T09:56:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Trike-a-thon exceeds expectations | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/trike-a-thon-exceeds-expectations/article_b86c4f3d-1858-5aa1-817c-fa49520f1990.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/trike-a-thon-exceeds-expectations/article_b86c4f3d-1858-5aa1-817c-fa49520f1990.html |
I have noticed that several restaurants in Jonesboro have begun charging a credit card fee at checkout. We already have a sales tax fee plus a hamburger tax imposed by the mayor and council without a vote from the citizens.
The credit card fee imposed by the businesses is an additional tax to the consumer. These busine... | 2022-04-09T09:56:36Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Double dipping | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/double-dipping/article_3df6c60c-a63e-57c2-a558-17ca918b5902.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/double-dipping/article_3df6c60c-a63e-57c2-a558-17ca918b5902.html |
However you are able
“When someone steals another's clothes, we call them a thief. Should we not give the same name to one who could clothe the naked and does not? The bread in your cupboard belongs to the hungry; the coat unused in your closet belongs to the one who needs it; the shoes rotting in your closet belong to... | 2022-04-09T09:56:42Z | www.jonesborosun.com | However you are able | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/however-you-are-able/article_8949a6ad-40f2-59c5-9ea2-1a36dd7a3fcd.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/however-you-are-able/article_8949a6ad-40f2-59c5-9ea2-1a36dd7a3fcd.html |
Defensive end King Mwikuta works against tight end Seydou Traore (18) during Arkansas State’s practice Thursday afternoon.
JONESBORO — King Mwikuta is adapting to a new position with his new football team.
Mwikuta, a junior transfer from Alabama, is lining up as a defensive end this spring at Arkansas State after worki... | 2022-04-09T09:57:00Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Mwikuta learning role with A-State's defense | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/mwikuta-learning-role-with-a-states-defense/article_ff4377dc-a411-598c-b889-ac51f2fc0e01.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/mwikuta-learning-role-with-a-states-defense/article_ff4377dc-a411-598c-b889-ac51f2fc0e01.html |
ADE to offer professional development classes
LITTLE ROCK — Promoting the teaching profession and increasing the teacher pipeline includes not only diversifying and expanding the number of teachers in the workforce, but it also involves providing opportunities for current educators to grow professionally.
To assist edu... | 2022-04-12T18:44:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | ADE to offer professional development classes | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/ade-to-offer-professional-development-classes/article_a3d9cdae-714a-504a-b4f2-2929aa887792.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/ade-to-offer-professional-development-classes/article_a3d9cdae-714a-504a-b4f2-2929aa887792.html |
Engineering and Computer Science awards presented
JONESBORO — The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Arkansas State University recognized its most outstanding graduating students during the Convocation of Scholars.
Kayden Boyle of Jonesboro received the Chancellor’s Scholar Award as the college’s graduating... | 2022-04-12T18:44:28Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Engineering and Computer Science awards presented | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/engineering-and-computer-science-awards-presented/article_5be16437-89aa-5a2a-9574-aacde92755f1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/engineering-and-computer-science-awards-presented/article_5be16437-89aa-5a2a-9574-aacde92755f1.html |
Kays Foundation awards grants
JONESBORO — Six Arkansas State University faculty members have received Kays Foundation grants totaling $103,502 to provide support for their projects this year. The board of directors of the Kays Foundation reviews and approves proposals from A-State faculty and staff.
As previously cover... | 2022-04-12T18:44:40Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Kays Foundation awards grants | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/kays-foundation-awards-grants/article_c5cec169-9764-5c08-a4f0-cff96c627ecb.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/kays-foundation-awards-grants/article_c5cec169-9764-5c08-a4f0-cff96c627ecb.html |
Levy wins national case competition
JONESBORO — Erika Levy, a third-year medical student at New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University, won first place in the A. Hollis Wolf Case Competition at the American Academy of Osteopathy’s annual conference held March 23-27 in ... | 2022-04-12T18:44:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Levy wins national case competition | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/levy-wins-national-case-competition/article_35c1a9f5-fc5e-5863-904f-bc59731a4bad.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/levy-wins-national-case-competition/article_35c1a9f5-fc5e-5863-904f-bc59731a4bad.html |
By Keith Inman Sun Staff Weirer
JONESBORO — Announced plans by a private college to establish a veterinary school won’t impact Arkansas State University’s research into establishing a college of veterinary medicine in Jonesboro, a university spokesman said Monday.
Lyon College announced it has begun developing plans fo... | 2022-04-12T18:44:58Z | www.jonesborosun.com | ASU undeterred by Lyon vet school plans | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/asu-undeterred-by-lyon-vet-school-plans/article_25b72986-74dd-5ce3-a77d-0450fce71334.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/asu-undeterred-by-lyon-vet-school-plans/article_25b72986-74dd-5ce3-a77d-0450fce71334.html |
JONESBORO — With few new cases reported, active cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the coronavirus, have almost disappeared in Northeast Arkansas, data from the Arkansas Department of Health indicates.
After reporting only 15 new cases between April 5 and Sunday, the number of active cases in Craighead County was... | 2022-04-12T18:45:04Z | www.jonesborosun.com | COVID disappearing from NEA, for now | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-disappearing-from-nea-for-now/article_d20d140f-a9fa-5303-a875-1dcc72ec42c4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/covid-disappearing-from-nea-for-now/article_d20d140f-a9fa-5303-a875-1dcc72ec42c4.html |
JONESBORO — A 28-year-old Jonesboro man was shot Sunday morning, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Stefon Sedale Jackson, of the 3800 block of Brindlewood Drive, was shot in the right hand and right thigh, the report said.
Police responded to NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital at about 7:37 a.m. Sunday after the hospi... | 2022-04-12T18:45:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jonesboro man shot; details scarce | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jonesboro-man-shot-details-scarce/article_a1ba5ca3-0410-5a8d-9dde-b0b026dcf938.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/jonesboro-man-shot-details-scarce/article_a1ba5ca3-0410-5a8d-9dde-b0b026dcf938.html |
Mail carrier Keith Gambill, who has been with the Post Office since 1983, demonstrates collecting a food bag from a mailbox on Monday morning on Race Street in Jonesboro. After two years off due to COVID-19, mail carriers will once again be collecting food along their routes for the annual Letter Carriers Food Drive.
J... | 2022-04-12T18:45:23Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Mail carriers gearing up for Letter Carriers Food Drive | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/mail-carriers-gearing-up-for-letter-carriers-food-drive/article_72c5c844-0e62-543a-bbd9-8e442e03d3b1.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/mail-carriers-gearing-up-for-letter-carriers-food-drive/article_72c5c844-0e62-543a-bbd9-8e442e03d3b1.html |
JONESBORO — A joint operation by the Craighead County Sheriff’s Office, the Jonesboro Police Department and the 2nd District Judicial Drug Task Force has resulted in 120 arrest warrants being issued, according to Sheriff Marty Boyd and Police Chief Rick Elliott on Monday.
Operation Spring Cleaning began five months ago... | 2022-04-12T18:45:29Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Operation leads to 120 arrest warrants | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/operation-leads-to-120-arrest-warrants/article_4b67adbc-343c-53f7-a545-f21e8aa132c5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/operation-leads-to-120-arrest-warrants/article_4b67adbc-343c-53f7-a545-f21e8aa132c5.html |
"It was a struggle making my college decision, but now I really know where I want to continue my studies and my athletics. What really fueled my decision was academics," Pollock said. "I really think their academics will benefit me in the future. I'm planning on being a pharmacist and they have an early acceptance prog... | 2022-04-12T18:46:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Maryville signs Valley View's Pollock | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/maryville-signs-valley-views-pollock/article_85a475cd-00a3-5f86-856f-ea568cef988a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/maryville-signs-valley-views-pollock/article_85a475cd-00a3-5f86-856f-ea568cef988a.html |
Wind increasing. Partly cloudy skies this morning will give way to mostly cloudy skies during the afternoon. A stray shower or thunderstorm is possible. High 78F. Winds S at 20 to 30 mph..
“It was a struggle making my college decision, but now I really know where I want to continue my studies and my athletics. What rea... | 2022-04-12T18:46:24Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Maryville signs Valley View's Pollock | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/maryville-signs-valley-views-pollock/article_e84e8c60-ed72-519b-a4a7-05dba6988bdf.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/maryville-signs-valley-views-pollock/article_e84e8c60-ed72-519b-a4a7-05dba6988bdf.html |
Justice of the Peace Vince Pearcy and Justice of the Peace Barbara Weinstock discuss upcoming topics before the Craighead County Quorum Court meeting began on Monday night at the Craighead County Extension Office in Jonesboro. The court will be back at its normal location at the next meeting.
JONESBORO — The Craighead ... | 2022-04-13T08:22:18Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Quorum Court hears hot check report | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/quorum-court-hears-hot-check-report/article_e343d6a4-3cdc-531a-a218-140848a6e8f9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/quorum-court-hears-hot-check-report/article_e343d6a4-3cdc-531a-a218-140848a6e8f9.html |
Kim Williams of the Arkansas Parks and Tourism division stands in front of a map of the area that will be affected by a total solar eclipse in 2024. She said Jonesboro, Paragould and Piggott could be the biggest winners for tourists.
JONESBORO — The 2022 tourism system is getting underway in Arkansas, and the hospitali... | 2022-04-13T08:22:24Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Tourism leaders preparing for super event | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/tourism-leaders-preparing-for-super-event/article_bf05f794-98ae-5455-abaf-308589141355.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/tourism-leaders-preparing-for-super-event/article_bf05f794-98ae-5455-abaf-308589141355.html |
JONESBORO — Police arrested Jeremy Wells, 39, of the 1200 block of Craighead Road 730, at about 11 p.m. Monday at the intersection of Dan Avenue and Lacy Drive, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Police found about 10 grams of suspected meth and 1.5 grams of marijuana during a search of Wells’ vehicle.
Wells was t... | 2022-04-13T08:22:30Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Traffic stop ends in arrest | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/traffic-stop-ends-in-arrest/article_beb85dd0-e1bc-5969-8743-cfdc31607de3.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/traffic-stop-ends-in-arrest/article_beb85dd0-e1bc-5969-8743-cfdc31607de3.html |
I’d put some other former presidents on the list, too: Abraham Lincoln, for obvious reasons; Teddy Roosevelt, for the legacy he left behind in our national park system; Franklin Roosevelt for turning the U.S. into an international force for democratic values. Members of Congress like Henry Clay and Justin S. Morrill an... | 2022-04-13T08:23:07Z | www.jonesborosun.com | What does it take to be important in America? | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/what-does-it-take-to-be-important-in-america/article_9d610d36-7f70-5b4a-9e30-cd17d22b151f.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/what-does-it-take-to-be-important-in-america/article_9d610d36-7f70-5b4a-9e30-cd17d22b151f.html |
Tackle Robert Holmes (left) helps in pass protection during a recent practice at Arkansas State.
Jones describes O-line as 'work in progress'
JONESBORO — The line that took the field with the No. 1 offense in Arkansas State’s scrimmage Saturday looked considerably different from last year’s unit.
Center Ethan Miner, wh... | 2022-04-13T08:23:14Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Jones describes O-line as 'work in progress' | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/jones-describes-o-line-as-work-in-progress/article_81cd5807-5c84-5145-af06-81808e5c5190.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/jones-describes-o-line-as-work-in-progress/article_81cd5807-5c84-5145-af06-81808e5c5190.html |
WYNNE — Wynne girls’ basketball standout Zahyria Baker signed a letter of intent Monday to play for Williams Baptist University next season.
Baker averaged a double-double as a senior in leading the Lady Yellowjackets (24-9) to a share of the 4A-5 conference championship and the quarterfinals of the Class 4A state tour... | 2022-04-13T08:23:20Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Wynne's Baker signs with WBU | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/wynnes-baker-signs-with-wbu/article_d8f65c2a-9dab-571f-88e7-f0cd89f2132c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/wynnes-baker-signs-with-wbu/article_d8f65c2a-9dab-571f-88e7-f0cd89f2132c.html |
Election season is in full swing in Jackson County, and this year, for the first time in history, voters will have to request a Republican ballot to vote for local races such as Jackson County Sheriff.
Several candidates have filed as Republicans, which means you’ll have to request a Republican ballot to vote for them.... | 2022-04-13T19:36:02Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Voter registration deadline approaches | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/voter-registration-deadline-approaches/article_6fd99f24-f51c-546c-93b4-3a0b620929be.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/voter-registration-deadline-approaches/article_6fd99f24-f51c-546c-93b4-3a0b620929be.html |
JONESBORO — Police executing a search warrant Monday found a large amount of drugs, a handgun, digital scales and other items, and ended with the arrest of four men, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Officers executed the warrant at 6:41 p.m. in the 5400 block of East Nettleton Avenue. The bust was part of Operat... | 2022-04-13T19:36:08Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bust yields cocaine, meth, pot; 4 arrested | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/bust-yields-cocaine-meth-pot-4-arrested/article_91c0b414-a877-5f92-b125-147ba48ee1ad.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/bust-yields-cocaine-meth-pot-4-arrested/article_91c0b414-a877-5f92-b125-147ba48ee1ad.html |
Hoxie School Superintendent Kelly Gillham (right) discusses the proposed four-day school week with school board members during Hoxie’s school board meeting on Monday night. Gillham suggested to the school board to keep the traditional schedule, which was approved 5-0.
TD photo / Shantelle Redden
Hoxie School Board vote... | 2022-04-13T19:36:21Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Hoxie School Board votes down four-day school week proposal | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/hoxie-school-board-votes-down-four-day-school-week-proposal/article_0af1ec5f-2c94-54be-b84d-0259c661c491.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/hoxie-school-board-votes-down-four-day-school-week-proposal/article_0af1ec5f-2c94-54be-b84d-0259c661c491.html |
David Earl Head, 65, of Somerville, Tenn., passed away on April 1, 2022. He was born on May 14, 1956, to Mr. Webster Head Jr. and Mrs. Ann Goodrum Head in Morrilton. David was a bowling enthusiast, playing in a league for many years, a sports fan, and an avid card player. Playing Rook with his SomerOak friends was one ... | 2022-04-13T19:36:27Z | www.jonesborosun.com | David E. Head | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/david-e-head/article_96eea40d-3d3b-553a-b1a8-ee95be2751d3.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/david-e-head/article_96eea40d-3d3b-553a-b1a8-ee95be2751d3.html |
Donald “Sonny” McEntire, 77, of Walnut Ridge, passed from this life on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at Five Rivers Medical Center in Pocahontas.
He was born on April 17, 1944, in Walnut Ridge, to the late Alfred Staton and Geneva Williams McEntire. He was a farmer and a self-employed auto dealer during his life. Sonny serve... | 2022-04-13T19:36:39Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Sonny McEntire | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/sonny-mcentire/article_50bcadbd-4b69-5565-b646-67e345d6e451.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/sonny-mcentire/article_50bcadbd-4b69-5565-b646-67e345d6e451.html |
“The Faces of 4-H: Past, Present and Future” was the theme of the annual Lawrence County 4-H Achievement Banquet held on Saturday, March 10, at the Black Rock School Cafeteria. Several awards were presented at the banquet. Donna Moore of Black Rock received the Leader of the Year award. Jeremy Madden of Imboden was nam... | 2022-04-13T19:36:45Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Yesteryears | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_160edd70-afd6-5663-bc83-2c52e89d3ea0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/opinion/yesteryears/article_160edd70-afd6-5663-bc83-2c52e89d3ea0.html |
Walnut Ridge swept Harrisburg in a 3A-3 conference baseball doubleheader on April 5, winning the first game 5-2 and the second 7-3.
The Bobcats scored five runs in the sixth inning to rally for the victory in the first game, taking advantage of an error to plate three runs.
Kel Slusser also drove in a run in the sixth.... | 2022-04-13T19:36:51Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bobcat baseball team defeats Harrisburg, Hoxie | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/bobcat-baseball-team-defeats-harrisburg-hoxie/article_78d9825f-ee73-5cef-865b-e83bf05bebf5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/bobcat-baseball-team-defeats-harrisburg-hoxie/article_78d9825f-ee73-5cef-865b-e83bf05bebf5.html |
Walnut Ridge’s Karlee Broadway catches a pop fly in the Lady Bobcats’ 15-2 win over Manila on Thursday.
TD Photo / Ashley George
The Walnut Ridge Lady Bobcat softball team won two games in 3A-3 Conference play last week, defeating Manila 15-2 on Thursday, and Rivercrest 12-3 on April 5.
In the win over Manila, Kayleene... | 2022-04-13T19:36:57Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Lady Bobcats win pair of conference games | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/lady-bobcats-win-pair-of-conference-games/article_778838ac-1949-5add-96d3-9ba4a3354bba.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/sports/lady-bobcats-win-pair-of-conference-games/article_778838ac-1949-5add-96d3-9ba4a3354bba.html |
Election season is in full swing in Lawrence County, and this year, for the first time in history, voters will have to request a Republican ballot to vote for local races such as Lawrence County judge and Lawrence County clerk.
“Several candidates have filed as Republicans, which means you’ll have to request a Republic... | 2022-04-13T19:37:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Voter registration deadline approaches | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/voter-registration-deadline-approaches/article_1ed8919d-4437-55c8-8d45-1eaafa11abce.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/voter-registration-deadline-approaches/article_1ed8919d-4437-55c8-8d45-1eaafa11abce.html |
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Ernest Rice Jr.
Genevieve Martin Oak Ridge National Laboratory
A-State faculty honors presented
JONESBORO — The six recipients of the 2021-22 Faculty Achievement Awards were announced during the annual Faculty Honors Convocation held Tuesday in the Grand Hall of the Fowler Center, following two years in an onl... | 2022-04-14T04:52:45Z | www.jonesborosun.com | A-State faculty honors presented | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/a-state-faculty-honors-presented/article_f491e035-0a63-5540-9608-66505e4c19c3.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/a-state-faculty-honors-presented/article_f491e035-0a63-5540-9608-66505e4c19c3.html |
Morris completes economic development class
JONESBORO — Jeff Morris, with the East Arkansas Planning and Development District, recently completed the annual Mid-South Basic Economic Development Course offered through Arkansas Economic Developers and Chamber Executives.
He joined 26 other participants from five differen... | 2022-04-14T04:53:03Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Morris completes economic development class | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/morris-completes-economic-development-class/article_54d7213f-9b22-5f50-92e8-02cc8f63303c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/morris-completes-economic-development-class/article_54d7213f-9b22-5f50-92e8-02cc8f63303c.html |
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Polk named BancorpSouth Jonesboro president
JONESBORO — BancorpSouth Bank, a division of Cadence Bank, has announced that Michael Polk has been hired as president for the Jonesboro market.
In his new role, Polk will be responsible for overseeing the bank’s local operations, as well as its local communit... | 2022-04-14T04:53:09Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Polk named BancorpSouth Jonesboro president | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/polk-named-bancorpsouth-jonesboro-president/article_6f7b6ae8-54cd-5e0a-8873-e4ff48a3a6a9.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/polk-named-bancorpsouth-jonesboro-president/article_6f7b6ae8-54cd-5e0a-8873-e4ff48a3a6a9.html |
Walker to join WBU faculty
WALNUT RIDGE — Williams Baptist University has announced that Dr. Tim Walker will join WBU’s Christian ministries faculty starting this fall. Walker will serve as assistant professor of Christian ministries and church ministry relations coordinator.
Walker has several years of pastoral and ch... | 2022-04-14T04:53:15Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Walker to join WBU faculty | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/walker-to-join-wbu-faculty/article_580dca0a-acaf-5184-a6cc-6c3431c30037.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/walker-to-join-wbu-faculty/article_580dca0a-acaf-5184-a6cc-6c3431c30037.html |
Bulldogs drop three of four games during week
On April 4, the Newport Greyhounds came to Morgan Gilbert Field for the annual Battle for the Bone game.
Tuckerman took a 4-0 lead after the bottom of the first. Both teams were scoreless in the second and third innings. In the bottom of the fourth, Tuckerman was able to sc... | 2022-04-14T04:53:21Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bulldogs drop three of four games during week | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/bulldogs-drop-three-of-four-games-during-week/article_9be8ecbc-7b04-59b3-a26e-83e55741a05d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/bulldogs-drop-three-of-four-games-during-week/article_9be8ecbc-7b04-59b3-a26e-83e55741a05d.html |
A home purchased and renovated by Amy Hayes and Michael Box for use as a short-term rental in Eureka Springs. An ordinance passed by the city has scuttled those plans.
Jacqueline Froelich / ANNN Photo
By Jacqueline Froelich Arkansas Nonprofit News Network
Eureka Springs, population 2,166, attracts over 750,000 tourists... | 2022-04-14T04:53:34Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Eureka Springs cracks down on ‘Airbnbs’ as housing grows scarce | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/eureka-springs-cracks-down-on-airbnbs-as-housing-grows-scarce/article_2384f642-2c19-52db-9119-3dd8864f8721.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/eureka-springs-cracks-down-on-airbnbs-as-housing-grows-scarce/article_2384f642-2c19-52db-9119-3dd8864f8721.html |
A Cooperative Institute for Severe and High-Impact Weather Research and Operations (CIWRO) truck sits in wait Wednesday morning in front of the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center in Jonesboro. Several traveled to the area ahead of the impending storms.
This tree lies shattered on the ground in front of the Red W... | 2022-04-14T04:53:52Z | www.jonesborosun.com | NEA prepares as storms move through area | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/nea-prepares-as-storms-move-through-area/article_08473151-f0ca-59bc-8e1b-17119a28e5de.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/nea-prepares-as-storms-move-through-area/article_08473151-f0ca-59bc-8e1b-17119a28e5de.html |
For the first two areas, Griffin promised to be active in passing laws and advocating for policy changes. He hasn’t formulated specific proposals yet, but he says law enforcement must be supported and that the state’s legal and parole system must be reformed. Too many criminals imprisoned for violent crimes are being r... | 2022-04-14T04:54:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | AG’s race: Griffin, Jones face off | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/ag-s-race-griffin-jones-face-off/article_c0216045-d21b-5461-ab96-c1d433978698.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/ag-s-race-griffin-jones-face-off/article_c0216045-d21b-5461-ab96-c1d433978698.html |
Thanks to the #metoo movement, women are able to call out their sexual abuse. It was a great leap forward for accountability. I won't pretend to know their plight, but as a boy who was abused by a teacher, I can share how terrifying it was to experience then, the lasting damage it did to me and that only recently I hav... | 2022-04-14T04:55:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Be heard | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/be-heard/article_5d173d40-bd56-5419-ae42-c1de0a7bed85.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/be-heard/article_5d173d40-bd56-5419-ae42-c1de0a7bed85.html |
Like a family reunion
In 1965 I was stationed at the NAS Millington Avionics school and was in the Navy Band. We traveled to your town for a 4H Fair and parade. After the parade was over some town folks invited a few of us to their home for lunch. They made us feel as though we were at a family reunion.
As it got late ... | 2022-04-14T04:55:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Like a family reunion | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/like-a-family-reunion/article_e5cbe186-a1a3-5133-b08d-ab55243543ad.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/like-a-family-reunion/article_e5cbe186-a1a3-5133-b08d-ab55243543ad.html |
DeFries
PARAGOULD — Paragould High School senior Carson DeFries will compete in two sports at the college level.
DeFries signed a letter of intent Wednesday to play basketball and compete in track and field at Williams Baptist University. She was a two-time all-state basketball player for the Lady Rams and also scored ... | 2022-04-14T04:55:42Z | www.jonesborosun.com | WBU signs Paragould's DeFries in two sports | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/wbu-signs-paragoulds-defries-in-two-sports/article_3d9d2e7d-69a7-5000-ab90-683a14b0193d.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/wbu-signs-paragoulds-defries-in-two-sports/article_3d9d2e7d-69a7-5000-ab90-683a14b0193d.html |
The Jackson County Community Theatre of Newport will host auditions for “The Sound of Music” April 25-27 from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the First United Methodist Church, located at 217 Laurel Street in Newport.
During tryouts, participants will be asked to sing a 30-60 second piece from musical theatre or a hymn, as well as r... | 2022-04-14T12:38:17Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Auditions to be held for musical | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/auditions-to-be-held-for-musical/article_8a52bf63-2550-52d5-a69f-9ea009db0dd0.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/auditions-to-be-held-for-musical/article_8a52bf63-2550-52d5-a69f-9ea009db0dd0.html |
Always a storyteller and always a vivid imagination, she never tired of creating or writing. This passion filled her days her whole life, and she never fully retired. At the age of 91 in 1959, she published yet another book, The Marble Woman, a collection of poetry. It would be her last published work. She continued wr... | 2022-04-14T12:38:24Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bernie Babcock, a writer to the end | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/bernie-babcock-a-writer-to-the-end/article_3d162ff0-070e-54b2-b676-5d7909c15ab5.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/bernie-babcock-a-writer-to-the-end/article_3d162ff0-070e-54b2-b676-5d7909c15ab5.html |
National Banned Book Week isn’t until Sept. 18-24 this year, but you can start making a reading or gift list now if you want to get in on this annual celebration of the freedom to read.
The annual State of America’s Libraries Report released last week, points out that there were 729 challenges affecting nearly 1,597 bo... | 2022-04-14T12:38:42Z | www.jonesborosun.com | There’s great stories out there some people don’t like | Newport | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/there-s-great-stories-out-there-some-people-don-t-like/article_a3d0083f-cff3-569b-9ac9-e153ef435dd6.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/newport/there-s-great-stories-out-there-some-people-don-t-like/article_a3d0083f-cff3-569b-9ac9-e153ef435dd6.html |
First Christian Church to have Easter services
First Christian Church, 2600 Woodsprings Road, in Jonesboro invites the public to Easter services this week.
Good Friday services will be 6:30 p.m. There will be a variety of services on Easter Sunday beginning with a 7 a.m. Sunrise Easter Service, followed by a contempora... | 2022-04-15T05:09:46Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Church briefs | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/church-briefs/article_5496497e-29eb-53b0-887f-dfca536035bb.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/church-briefs/article_5496497e-29eb-53b0-887f-dfca536035bb.html |
Craighead County commodity distribution set
JONESBORO — A commodity distribution for Craighead County is set for Wednesday from 9 a.m. until noon or until food supplies are gone.
The distribution will take place at the Parker Community Center, 1522 N. Church St. in Jonesboro and the Caraway Housing Authority 325 Missou... | 2022-04-15T05:09:52Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Craighead County commodity distribution set | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/craighead-county-commodity-distribution-set/article_cc3b7f63-a2c7-5ab4-b089-fc553771b3fd.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/craighead-county-commodity-distribution-set/article_cc3b7f63-a2c7-5ab4-b089-fc553771b3fd.html |
The bluegrass band Monroe Crossing will perform two concerts, April 25 in Paragould and April 26 in Jonesboro, in conjunction with the combined A-State choirs. Band members are (from left) David Robinson, banjo; Lisa Fuglie, fiddle; Matt Thompson, mandolin; Mark Anderson, bass; and Derek Johnson, guitar. Advance ticket... | 2022-04-15T05:10:04Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Monroe Crossing, A-State choirs to perform | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/monroe-crossing-a-state-choirs-to-perform/article_6b6f26c0-c219-5fa5-9809-520798636907.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/monroe-crossing-a-state-choirs-to-perform/article_6b6f26c0-c219-5fa5-9809-520798636907.html |
JONESBORO — An armed robber stole $535 from the Exxon, 1325 S. Caraway Road at about 12:06 a.m. Thursday, according to a Jonesboro police report.
Police arrested Jerry Crump, 53, of the 1700 block of National Drive, on Wednesday evening at his residence. He is being held on suspicion of possession of meth or cocaine le... | 2022-04-15T05:10:10Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Armed robber hits service station | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/armed-robber-hits-service-station/article_30aadf94-e500-52f3-9046-75398e9e9c0b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/armed-robber-hits-service-station/article_30aadf94-e500-52f3-9046-75398e9e9c0b.html |
LITTLE ROCK — The Arkansas Department of Education’s Division of Elementary and Secondary Education selected Arkansas State University and the Arkansas Out of School Network (AOSN) in 2021 to administer grants totaling $25 million over three years.
A-State and the AOSN, which is a sponsored initiative of A-State, annou... | 2022-04-15T05:10:22Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Grants to fund learning recovery programs | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/grants-to-fund-learning-recovery-programs/article_d6c6f359-e71b-52b8-a115-778ff321b453.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/grants-to-fund-learning-recovery-programs/article_d6c6f359-e71b-52b8-a115-778ff321b453.html |
Northeast Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center Executive Director Shawnie Wilson helps Community Education Specialist Lauren Brown place some of the blue pinwheels for Child Abuse Awareness Month on Thursday afternoon on the front lawn of the Craighead County Courthouse in Jonesboro.
Nena Zimmer / The Sun Nena Zimmer / ... | 2022-04-15T05:10:34Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Pinwheels for prevention placed on courthouse lawn | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/pinwheels-for-prevention-placed-on-courthouse-lawn/article_4764f701-d133-50c1-8952-a8a367d0b1c4.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/pinwheels-for-prevention-placed-on-courthouse-lawn/article_4764f701-d133-50c1-8952-a8a367d0b1c4.html |
Bernie Babcock paves way for writers
Always a storyteller and always having a vivid imagination, she never tired of creating or writing. This passion filled her days her whole life, and she never fully retired. At the age of 91 in 1959, she published yet another book, “The Marble Woman,” a collection of poetry. It woul... | 2022-04-15T05:11:11Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Bernie Babcock paves way for writers | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/bernie-babcock-paves-way-for-writers/article_2a92a291-0726-59b4-8154-b8446ac56a9a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/bernie-babcock-paves-way-for-writers/article_2a92a291-0726-59b4-8154-b8446ac56a9a.html |
Kivon Bennett pursues the football during practice this spring at Arkansas State. The Red Wolves have moved Bennett from end to inside linebacker.
JONESBORO — Arkansas State went to the transfer portal and the defensive line room to bolster its linebacker corps this spring.
The Red Wolves brought in Jordan Carmouche, a... | 2022-04-15T05:11:23Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Carmouche, Bennett lead ASU's linebackers | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/carmouche-bennett-lead-asus-linebackers/article_25a3b921-4740-55e9-843f-18b365d4fffe.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/carmouche-bennett-lead-asus-linebackers/article_25a3b921-4740-55e9-843f-18b365d4fffe.html |
FHU’s Makin’ Music performed live
Xi Chi Delta’s “The Spirit of the Samurai” took home the sweepstakes trophy April 9 during the annual Makin’ Music production at Freed-Hardeman University in Henderson, Tenn., performed before a live audience for the first time since 2020.
Matte Hardin of Paragould, who is earning a Ba... | 2022-04-19T23:12:58Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Education briefs | Announcements | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/education-briefs/article_1ef307a0-28e4-5033-8410-667fcd33bbdd.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/announcements/education-briefs/article_1ef307a0-28e4-5033-8410-667fcd33bbdd.html |
Hail coated the ground and piled up at the entrance to Wilson Hall as it poured off the building’s roof on the Williams Baptist University campus in Walnut Ridge. The college said in post on it’s Facebook page, “We are blessed to report no major structural damage and, best all, no injuries from Friday night’s thunderst... | 2022-04-19T23:13:10Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Friday night's storms cause varying damage | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/friday-nights-storms-cause-varying-damage/article_3e168d79-b3ad-5bea-a6c7-7efa2335519e.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/friday-nights-storms-cause-varying-damage/article_3e168d79-b3ad-5bea-a6c7-7efa2335519e.html |
JONESBORO — You can literally count the number of new coronavirus cases last week on one hand in most Northeast Arkansas counties, even as other states are reporting increases in infections.
Statewide, Arkansas recorded just 513 new cases between April 11 and Sunday. However, active cases rose by 58 to 1,057. The total... | 2022-04-19T23:13:22Z | www.jonesborosun.com | New virus cases mostly in single digits locally | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/new-virus-cases-mostly-in-single-digits-locally/article_23870c27-292f-553c-a326-8fb44f06760c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/new-virus-cases-mostly-in-single-digits-locally/article_23870c27-292f-553c-a326-8fb44f06760c.html |
Last Tuesday, a man set off a smoke bomb and then shot 10 people in a Brooklyn, New York, subway station before fleeing. New York has some of the toughest gun laws in the country. The National Rifle Association-Institute of Legislative Action says it is extremely difficult to get a gun permit in New York City compared ... | 2022-04-19T23:13:59Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Biden the ghost (gun) buster | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/biden-the-ghost-gun-buster/article_1dc681d3-841d-579d-9ef1-f50b75d7ba84.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/biden-the-ghost-gun-buster/article_1dc681d3-841d-579d-9ef1-f50b75d7ba84.html |
Senior quarterback James Blackman (1) picks up yardage before being pushed out of bounds by sophomore safety Justin Parks during Arkansas State’s scrimmage Saturday.
JONESBORO — Wyatt Begeal’s role in Arkansas State’s offense changed from the first scrimmage of spring football to the second.
Begeal, a redshirt freshman... | 2022-04-19T23:14:05Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Begeal plays new role as A-State holds second scrimmage | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/begeal-plays-new-role-as-a-state-holds-second-scrimmage/article_37907851-cf06-571f-a13f-a20ba77f9b08.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/begeal-plays-new-role-as-a-state-holds-second-scrimmage/article_37907851-cf06-571f-a13f-a20ba77f9b08.html |
JONESBORO — A couple of close Sun Belt Conference baseball games finally went Arkansas State’s way over the weekend.
ASU eked out a pair of one-run victories at Arkansas-Little Rock, winning 6-5 Thursday and 7-6 Friday. Saturday’s series finale was canceled because of inclement weather, leaving the Red Wolves with a tw... | 2022-04-19T23:14:06Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Close wins give Red Wolves a boost | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/close-wins-give-red-wolves-a-boost/article_57ee72ba-040c-50b8-8966-dfb572ba4687.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/close-wins-give-red-wolves-a-boost/article_57ee72ba-040c-50b8-8966-dfb572ba4687.html |
JONESBORO — The Jonesboro Municipal Airport Commission has established a committee to determine how to replace the terminal building that was destroyed by a tornado two years ago.
The 5,200-square-foot terminal building was among several structures that were lost in the March 28, 2020 storm.
Airport manager George Jack... | 2022-04-20T15:27:30Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Commissioners consider new airport terminal | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/commissioners-consider-new-airport-terminal/article_e55aa5a0-9d78-52da-8234-2a4ac7ff0416.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/commissioners-consider-new-airport-terminal/article_e55aa5a0-9d78-52da-8234-2a4ac7ff0416.html |
JONESBORO — Police have arrested a 15-year-old boy in the shooting death Monday night of another teen.
Keith Chrestman, prosecutor for the 2nd Judicial District, which includes Craighead County, has indicated the suspect will be tried as an adult.
According to limited information released by the Jonesboro Police Depart... | 2022-04-20T15:27:36Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Juvenile to be tried as adult in murder | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/juvenile-to-be-tried-as-adult-in-murder/article_dd2b704a-4d10-5bc6-98b7-d9e95b90682a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/juvenile-to-be-tried-as-adult-in-murder/article_dd2b704a-4d10-5bc6-98b7-d9e95b90682a.html |
WAT22 Responders Emily Primm and Lee Heagwood are joined by Tyler Dunegan to register veterans to vote and promote the Arkansas Secretary of State voters initiative on Monday in front of the Beck Center on the Arkansas State University campus in Jonesboro.
Organization focusing on veteran suicide intervention
JONESBORO... | 2022-04-20T15:27:48Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Organization focusing on veteran suicide intervention | News | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/organization-focusing-on-veteran-suicide-intervention/article_419b8951-ca96-5f51-a3ff-a6243364cb13.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/news/organization-focusing-on-veteran-suicide-intervention/article_419b8951-ca96-5f51-a3ff-a6243364cb13.html |
His Never Ending Tour has been going on worldwide since 1988. He’s done 3,142 live shows over the last 34 years. The only gap in the tour was when shows had to be cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. He did about 650 concerts during his career before 1988.
Steve Gillespie is editor of The Daily Press. Email him ... | 2022-04-20T15:28:55Z | www.jonesborosun.com | My favorite artist | Opinion | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/my-favorite-artist/article_78152c5a-1d2a-50c3-9ae4-482bce3a7f8c.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/opinion/my-favorite-artist/article_78152c5a-1d2a-50c3-9ae4-482bce3a7f8c.html |
Rain likely. High 59F. Winds SSE at 15 to 25 mph. Chance of rain 90%. Rainfall near a half an inch. Higher wind gusts possible..
Arkansas State’s Olivia Schmidt follows the flight of a shot during the Sun Belt Conference Women’s Golf Championship in Daytona Beach, Fla. Schmidt tied for fourth individually, earning all-... | 2022-04-20T15:29:07Z | www.jonesborosun.com | A-State finishes third in SBC women's golf | Sports | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-state-finishes-third-in-sbc-womens-golf/article_479a3d39-b3ac-50f1-95eb-85adfc80dd0b.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/sports/a-state-finishes-third-in-sbc-womens-golf/article_479a3d39-b3ac-50f1-95eb-85adfc80dd0b.html |
Governor Asa Hutchinson recently released key findings and recommendations of an anticipated state broadband report from consultant Broadband Development Group (BDG).
BDG, which was hired in October of last year, conducted a six-month, state-wide study to develop a comprehensive master plan for addressing the digital d... | 2022-04-20T15:29:19Z | www.jonesborosun.com | BDG releases state broadband findings | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/bdg-releases-state-broadband-findings/article_d0b19ab7-5843-5f01-bf3a-ad4dd01f40b2.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/bdg-releases-state-broadband-findings/article_d0b19ab7-5843-5f01-bf3a-ad4dd01f40b2.html |
Strangers seek shelter in the restroom at Doublebee’s gas station, located off Hwy. 63 just outside of Hoxie, on Friday night as the damaging storm passes through Lawrence County.
Submitted photo / Charlene Phillips
Despite numerous reports from both local residents and first responders, as well as tornado warnings fro... | 2022-04-20T15:29:31Z | www.jonesborosun.com | NWS unable to confirm tornado Friday night | Times Dispatch | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/nws-unable-to-confirm-tornado-friday-night/article_3f24ac4e-5926-5f82-9df6-00d71a70941a.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/nws-unable-to-confirm-tornado-friday-night/article_3f24ac4e-5926-5f82-9df6-00d71a70941a.html |
Charles Tinsley Kirkpatrick
Charles Tinsley Kirkpatrick, 93, passed away April 8, 2022.
He was born April 13, 1928, in Walnut Ridge, to W. Clifton and Margaret Bottom Kirkpatrick.
Funeral service and burial were in Tomball, Texas. A guest book and photo album are available at www.kleinfh.com.
Mr. Kirkpatrick was preced... | 2022-04-20T15:29:37Z | www.jonesborosun.com | Charles Tinsley Kirkpatrick | Obituaries | jonesborosun.com | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/charles-tinsley-kirkpatrick/article_3562d36c-d66a-505c-99b5-429968bd0c85.html | https://www.jonesborosun.com/times_dispatch/obituaries/charles-tinsley-kirkpatrick/article_3562d36c-d66a-505c-99b5-429968bd0c85.html |
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