KJNB Northeast Arkansas News

10/17/2025

Free Health Screenings Help Jonesboro Women Detect Issues Early

Women in Jonesboro and the surrounding areas got a free chance to take control of their health this morning. KJNB takes a look at how one event made early detection a little easier.

10/17/2025

The City of Trumann has received a $500,000 grant from ARDOT to fund a new trail.
KJNB reports on what the project may look like and how far along the city is in its progress.

10/17/2025

The City of Trumann has received a $500,000 grant from ARDOT to put toward phase 2 of their Sunken Lands Trail project.

The City of Trumann has received a $500,000 grant from ARDOT to put toward a new trail. Our Justin Briggs gives us more details on what this project may look

10/17/2025

Jonesboro’s Capital Improvement Bond Task Force will meet Tuesday to decide on a recommended location for the city’s new 911 Center.

The task force has been debating whether the new center should be built on South Caraway Road or Washington Avenue.

10/17/2025

Women in Jonesboro took charge of their health at St. Bernards Women’s Health Day with free screenings like mammograms and Pap smears. The event made it easy for women to access care that could save their lives.

Women in Jonesboro and surrounding areas got a free chance to take control of their health Friday morning. Our Ja’Terrica Wilson shows us how one event made early detection a

10/17/2025

The Arkansas State Police launched the “Put the Phone Away or Pay” campaign to reduce distracted driving through education and strict enforcement.

https://www.kjnbtv.com/news/local/arkansas-launches-put-the-phone-away-or-pay-campaign/article_ac536d73-4c93-4beb-9112-ac1e8cb0aaee.html

10/17/2025

Former Swifton police officer Benjamin Drake Slagley has been arrested and charged with arson in connection with a fire at his home earlier this year.

The arrest stems from an August 30 fire at Slagley’s home in Swifton, which he initially reported to 911 while serving as a police officer.

10/17/2025

Jonesboro introduces its first municipal park ranger program to improve safety, maintenance, and visitor experience across 1,500 acres of city parks. Rangers are trained in CPR, first aid, and self-defense while connected to E911 for emergencies.

10/16/2025

Conrad Reynolds and Dustin Black face Class A misdemeanor charges for allegedly electioneering within 30 feet of Batesville polling place on Election Day 2024. Both have pleaded not guilty as authorities investigate violations of Arkansas election law.

10/16/2025

Two men are facing charges for illegal electioneering near a polling place in Independence County last November. Authorities say they were asking voters questions too close to the entrance, sparking an investigation.

Two men in Independence County are facing charges for allegedly campaigning too close to a polling place during last November’s election — a violation of Arkansas law. Our Ja’Terrica Wilson

10/16/2025

People spending time in Jonesboro’s parks may have noticed some new faces on patrol, the state’s first-ever municipal Park Rangers.

People spending time in Jonesboro’s parks may have noticed some new faces on patrol, the state’s first-ever municipal park rangers. Our Justin Briggs explains why the city started the program

10/16/2025

A lucky Arkansas Lottery player won $1.338 million in Wednesday night’s LOTTO drawing. The winning ticket was sold at Casey’s in Fort Smith.

A Fort Smith ticket holder won $1.338 million in Wednesday night’s Arkansas LOTTO drawing. Numbers drawn were 1, 5, 23, 30, 32, 40 with Bonus 33. Prize remains unclaimed.