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09/24/2026

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas’ Empty Bowls fundraiser served 335 meals while raising money to help fight hunger in the community!

09/24/2026

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas served 335 meals during its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser today, with local restaurants donating the food. The food bank says donations of food and money are needed throughout the year to help meet the ongoing need.

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas held its annual Empty Bowls fundraiser, serving 335 meals while raising money to fight hunger. Local restaurants donated food, and handcrafted bowls were given

09/24/2026

A pilot created a giant fingerprint and “you are loved” message in the sky over Northwest Arkansas. Benjamin McDaniel flew the route from Bentonville, spending about five hours and 20 minutes in the air to complete the artwork.

A Northwest Arkansas pilot created a giant fingerprint and “you are loved” message in the sky after taking off from Bentonville. The flight lasted about five hours and 20 minutes.

09/24/2026

Jonesboro Police arrested 44-year-old Gregory Daffron after police say 44 videos containing child sexual abuse material were uploaded to a Google account. His bond was set at $250,000, with no internet access ordered.

Jonesboro Police arrested 44-year-old Gregory Daffron after police say 44 videos containing child sexual abuse material were uploaded to a Google account. His bond is $250,000.

09/24/2026

Jonesboro drivers are being asked to give runners extra room Saturday during the Heart and Sole Half Marathon, 10K and 5K. The race starts at 7 a.m. at NEA Baptist Hospital and raises money for an AED placement program.

Jonesboro drivers are being asked to give runners extra room Saturday during the Heart and Sole Half Marathon, 10K and 5K, which starts and ends at NEA Baptist Hospital.

09/24/2026

Three people were arrested after Arkansas State Police seized nearly 60 pounds of ma*****na during two traffic stops on I-40 in Pope County. Troopers also seized 100 THC v**e cartridges and $4,510 in cash.

Three people were arrested after Arkansas State Police seized nearly 60 pounds of ma*****na, THC v**e cartridges and $4,510 during two traffic stops on I-40 in Pope County.

09/24/2026

Williams Baptist University will open its theater season with "A Bad Year for Tomatoes" Thursday through Saturday in Startup Chapel. Shows are at 7:30 p.m. Thursday and Friday, followed by a 2:30 p.m. Saturday matinee.

Williams Baptist University will open its theater season with the comedy "A Bad Year for Tomatoes" Thursday through Saturday in Startup Chapel, with three performances scheduled.

09/24/2026

Craighead County Justice of the Peace Garrett Barnes will host a town hall Oct. 1 at the Jonesboro Public Library. The event will include a Quorum Court update and discussions about two local ballot questions.

Craighead County Justice of the Peace Garrett Barnes will host a town hall Oct. 1 covering county government and two local ballot questions involving Jonesboro public safety and the county

09/24/2026

Black River Technical College awarded four scholarships to students from across the region. Recipients include Addison Watson, Allison Hampton, Sarah Addison and Billy Weitkamp, who are studying general studies, nursing or criminal justice.

Black River Technical College awarded four scholarships to students from Pocahontas, Biggers, Hardy and Walnut Ridge pursuing general studies, nursing and criminal justice degrees.

09/24/2026

Seven people have been arrested in Arkansas in cases involving alleged Medicaid fraud and abuse of vulnerable people. Attorney General Tim Griffin says the cases include five felony charges and two misdemeanors and remain under prosecution.

Seven people have been arrested in Arkansas in cases involving alleged Medicaid fraud, abuse of vulnerable people and failure to report abuse, according to Attorney General Tim Griffin.