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Fourth In Forest Celebrated, Dignitaries Attend
Friday's Fourth in the Forest at Craighead Forest Park drew a big crowd. "It's just a big day to celebrate the Fourth of July," said Scott Siler, with KFIN radio, a sponsor of the event.
News is breaking this morning as a tanker truck overturns in Poinsett County, leaking diesel fuel and sending one man to the Med in Memphis.
Increasing Number of Abandoned Pets
Jonesboro, AR The current economic slowdown can be seen in many areas and unfortunately, animals are feeling it too.
Economic Struggle: Small Business Announces it Will Close
As prices continue to rise, many small businesses in Region 8 are struggling just to keep afloat.
Jonesboro, AR Animals at the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society in Jonesboro are in a better shape thanks to the efforts of 12-year-old Jessica Jernigan.
Boiler Malfunction Leads to Evacuation of Downtown Medical Clinic
What is now being described as an apparent boiler "malfunction" this afternoon at the Clopton Clinic in downtown Jonesboro led to the building's evacuation.
Name Clearing Hearing For Former 911 Director
The City of Jonesboro's former 911 Dispatch Director, Bob Andrews, was granted a name-clearing hearing, which was held Thursday at the Huntington Building.
Plant Diesel Hit With Fines After Spill
"I just made one of those fast, two second decisions, and it hurts." Those were the words of Dennis McClanahan, the owner of Plant Diesel in Brookland, after walking out of a Jonesboro courtroom Tuesday ...
Region 8 Disaster Relief Semi Trailer
Jonesboro, AR Members of the Fraternal Eagles organization would like to help out in a time of disaster in addition to the Red Cross.
Lincoln Hosts Small Business Healthcare Roundtables in Jonesboro, Little Rock
U.S. Sen. Blanche Lincoln, D-Ark., will host a roundtable discussion about health care for small businesses in Little Rock on Tuesday afternoon.
Over 100 new jobs are coming to Region 8 and all of them can be done from the privacy of your own home.
Bizarre Early Morning Accident
JONESBORO A bizarre auto accident Monday morning sent the driver to the Med after it took over an hour to cut her out of the car.
Traffic Accident In North Jonesboro, Reports of Children Trapped
Benjamin Franklin says he did all he could to try and avoid hitting a van with his truck as he approached the intersection of Patrick and Belt in north Jonesboro.
Hemingway-Pfeiffer hosts creative writer's retreat
Those participating in a recent creative writers retreat at the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott included, from left: Front row -- Bob Jones, Jennifer Vernon, Sandy Harrison, Donna ...
Poinsett County land auction nets $12, 297.
Commissioner of State Lands Mark Wilcox conducted an auction of Poinsett County tax-delinquent properties recently at the Holiday Inn in Jonesboro.
Pedal Power, Save That Gas Money
JONESBORO Gas prices rise to another milestone mark... So how about parking the car and riding a bike to work? the new models and technology make it a lot easier than it used to be.
Anybody Can Have A Heart Attack
JONESBORO Over 8oo thousand Americans die of heart disease every year. The recent loss of newsman Tim Russert has brought this killer again to the forefront.
Hold the Tomato! The Ripe Red Fruit Is Out for Some Region 8 Restaurants
JONESBORO, AR You say tomato... I say to-mah-to! However you want to say it, the red fruit it causing quite a stir around the country.
Duty or public service: JPs vary on nuptial fees
An attorney general's opinion released this week saying that justices of the peace can't charge for weddings is a no-brainer to many across the state who say they've never set a price for officiating over a ...
Arkansas State Offering Mandarin, Swahili Classes
JONESBORO, Ark.- Students at Arkansas State University will be able to enroll in accelerated classes this fall in Mandarin Chinese and Swahili.