Jonesboro Sun

10/10/2025

A federal judge has approved a settlement in lawsuit involving injuries to a wheelchair-bound Trumann school student.

JONESBORO — A federal judge has approved a settlement in lawsuit involving injuries to a wheelchair-bound Trumann school student.

10/10/2025

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) has announced award recipients for the Transportation-Related Research and Workforce Development Grant Program (TRRWDGP) for Fiscal Year 2026.

10/10/2025

The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University dedicated a new Little Free Library at University Heights Elementary School, expanding its literacy and community outreach efforts.

JONESBORO — The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine (NYITCOM) at Arkansas State University dedicated a new Little Free Library at University Heights Elementary School, expanding its

10/10/2025

A $10,000 cash-only bond was set for a man accused of grabbing an 8-year-old child by the arm during an altercation and ripping a phone out of her hands, according to Paragould police.

PARAGOULD — A $10,000 cash-only bond was set for a man accused of grabbing an 8-year-old child by the arm during an altercation and ripping a phone out of her

10/10/2025

Arkansas State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed three lives late Wednesday night in Clay County.

SUCCESS — Arkansas State Police are investigating a single-vehicle crash that claimed three lives late Wednesday night in Clay County.

10/10/2025

Two teenagers were wounded by gunshots Wednesday afternoon, police said.

JONESBORO — Two teenagers were wounded by gunshots Wednesday afternoon, police said.

10/09/2025

The year 2026 is still a few months away and Greene County officials spent this week, reviewing the county's proposed budget for the new year.

PARAGOULD — The year 2026 is still a few months away and Greene County officials spent this week, reviewing the county's proposed budget for the new year.

10/09/2025

On Oct. 2, a joint community celebration with state and local leaders, Entergy Arkansas announced it will power Google’s planned $4 billion technology investment in Arkansas.

10/09/2025

Lawsuits alleging that children were subjected to physical and sexual abuse at a residential treatment facility in Northeast Arkansas many years ago remain active, despite court rulings that the statute of limitations for litigating such cases has long since passed.

JONESBORO — Lawsuits alleging that children were subjected to physical and sexual abuse at a residential treatment facility in Northeast Arkansas many years ago remain active, despite court rulings that

10/09/2025

During a National Night Out event Tuesday in Tyronza, State Rep. Johnny Rye (second from left) presented a U.S. flag to Tyronza Mayor Jeff Woods (left) from the Arkansas Secretary of State’s office. Also pictured were Poinsett County Judge J.C. Carter and Justice of the Peace Harold Blackwood.

Tyronza presentation

10/09/2025

Following a competitive application process, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has selected 23 high-performing educators from across the state, including two from Northeast Arkansas, to participate in an inaugural fellowship program.

LITTLE ROCK — Following a competitive application process, the Arkansas Department of Education (ADE) has selected 23 high-performing educators from across the state, including two from Northeast Arkansas, to participate

10/09/2025

An incumbent Craighead County lawmaker said this week that he will be running for re-election next year in the state House.

JONESBORO — An incumbent Craighead County lawmaker said this week that he will be running for re-election next year in the state House.