Jonesboro Sun

12/23/2025

Walnut Ridge edged Ridgefield Christian 50-49 Saturday night in senior boys’ basketball to close the first day of the Northeast Arkansas Invitational high school tournament at First National Bank Arena.

JONESBORO — Walnut Ridge edged Ridgefield Christian 50-49 Saturday night in senior boys’ basketball to close the first day of the Northeast Arkansas Invitational high school tournament at First National

12/23/2025

On Dec. 19, the Exchange Club of Jonesboro made a $2,500 donation to Fisher Street Community in Action, a $1,000 donation to Local Mpact, and a $1,000 donation to the Leadership Magnet School- Food Bank of NEA Backpack Program. Fisher St. Community in Action is dedicated to breaking the cycle of poverty and empowering people to be agents of change in the community.

On Dec. 19, the Exchange Club of Jonesboro made a $2,500 donation to Fisher Street Community in Action, a $1,000 donation to Local Mpact, and a $1,000 donation to the

12/23/2025

Jack Williams (pictured, left) and Drew Kyzar (not pictured) are the recipients of Pi Kappa Alpha’s Chad Niell Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. This scholarship is awarded for leadership, scholarship, integrity, and character to members of the Delta Theta Chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha at Arkansas State University.

Jack Williams (pictured, left) and Drew Kyzar (not pictured) are the recipients of Pi Kappa Alpha’s Chad Niell Scholarship for the 2025-26 academic year. This scholarship is awarded for leadership,

12/23/2025

Will and Violet Smalley enjoy Christmas at the Park. They are the children of William and Annette Smalley and grandchildren of Revel and Janice Porter.

12/23/2025

An awning project on the north end of GCT Elementary received a go-ahead during the board’s final meeting of the year, officials said this week.

PARAGOULD — An awning project on the north end of GCT Elementary received a go-ahead during the board’s final meeting of the year, officials said this week.

12/23/2025

A doctor with nearly a half century of experience will now be working with St. Bernards Healthcare.

JONESBORO — A doctor with nearly a half century of experience will now be working with St. Bernards Healthcare.

12/23/2025

Veterans of Foreign Wars Roy Wiles Post 1991 held its annual Christmas Party Dec. 19, recognizing local students for their patriotism and writing skills while celebrating the holiday season.

JONESBORO — Veterans of Foreign Wars Roy Wiles Post 1991 held its annual Christmas Party Dec. 19, recognizing local students for their patriotism and writing skills while celebrating the holiday

12/23/2025

The holiday spirit is alive and well in Trumann, thanks to the dedicated members of the Trumann Clovers Middle School 4-H club. Throughout the fall semester, these young leaders have been hard at work on a meaningful civil service project: spreading joy and community connection to the residents of Quail Run Nursing Home.

TRUMANN — The holiday spirit is alive and well in Trumann, thanks to the dedicated members of the Trumann Clovers Middle School 4-H club. Throughout the fall semester, these young

12/23/2025

A $35,000 bond was set Monday for a Jonesboro woman accused of picking up a knife, menacing a victim and throwing the knife across the room.

JONESBORO — A $35,000 bond was set Monday for a Jonesboro woman accused of picking up a knife, menacing a victim and throwing the knife across the room.

12/23/2025

A Missouri man was killed and a Paragould woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 62 in Clay County, according to Arkansas State Police.

CORNING — A Missouri man was killed and a Paragould woman was injured in a three-vehicle crash on Highway 62 in Clay County, according to Arkansas State Police.

12/23/2025

A man accused of threatening his stepfather with a handgun was ordered held in lieu of a $25,000 cash only bond Monday.

JONESBORO — A man accused of threatening his stepfather with a handgun was ordered held in lieu of a $25,000 cash only bond Monday.

12/23/2025

A Poinsett County man has pleaded guilty to his role in the shooting death of a man in Jonesboro.

JONESBORO — A Poinsett County man has pleaded guilty to his role in the shooting death of a man in Jonesboro.