20+ hour, 18+ min ago   (391+ words) Jonesboro Sun Vintage magnifying glass with antique books. Concept for learn history, investigation, find artifacts. John Rollin Ridge was the first Native American novelist. His own story takes him through early Arkansas, the chaos of the frontier, and his own…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (159+ words) Jonesboro Sun People and their canine companions participate in the Windham County Humane Society's 24th annual Walk for Animals in Brattleboro, Vt., on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. The annual event raises money to support the care of animals at the shelter. There was…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (167+ words) Jonesboro Sun Chase Stanley, founder of Chasing Zero, walks 25 miles on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026, in Brattleboro, Vt., to honor the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and the 250th anniversary of the United States. The sixth annual walk raises awareness about veteran suicide while raising money…...

1+ day, 8+ hour ago   (143+ words) Jonesboro Sun People march from Plaza Park to the Wells Fountain in Brattleboro, Vt., during a locally organized No Kings march on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2026. There was a problem reporting this. Keep it Clean. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, racist or…...

3+ day, 16+ hour ago   (168+ words) Jonesboro Sun Handcuffs and wooden gavel. Crime, legal and violence concept. JONESBORO — A Jonesboro man stood trial on felony and misdemeanor charges Wednesday. While Craighead County jurors found Jay Thomas Jr., 37, not guilty of felony drug possession, they did…...

3+ day, 19+ hour ago   (93+ words) Jonesboro Sun MOUNTAIN HOME — A longtime educator was honored this week for his service and dedication to his community after dying in an apparent drowning.Baxter County deputies said they went Sept 7 to a report on a drowning…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago   (168+ words) Arkansas expanded its maternal health services on September 1 when Medicaid began reimbursing doula and lactation consultant care under rules recently approved by the Arkansas Legislative Council. The move follows the council’s Administrative Rules Subcommittee endorsement and completes a process…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (283+ words) jonesborosun.com Want to vote for Rickey McAuley for Justice of the Peace in District 7? Then vote for Leroy Wright Sr. on Nov. 3. Confusing? Well, that was the only course of action according to the Crittenden County Election Commission, after…...

5+ day, 5+ hour ago   (210+ words) Jonesboro Sun JONESBORO — The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will recognize three outstanding graduates as Distinguished Alumni during the Homecoming celebration. The distinction, considered the association’s highest honor, has been awarded for more than 40 years to alumni who…...

5+ day, 1+ hour ago   (212+ words) Jonesboro Sun Drivers paid record prices at the pump over Labor Day weekend as the national average for regular gasoline climbed above $4 a gallon for the first time on the holiday. The national average reached $4.14 a gallon, up from $4.09 a…...