Destiny Quinn
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Meet Kayleigh: 2021 UCP Superstar
“I’m so proud of her, because of the battle she has faced, and all of the battles that she will have to face, and overcome in the future,” said Lunnie. → Read More
Founder of Sue’s Kitchen, Sue Williams, dies from COVID-19
Sue Williams, the founder of one of Jonesboro’s longest standing restaurants, passed away at the age of 88. → Read More
Goodwill program provides new beginning for Jonesboro woman
“Not only do I not even want to go back to my own life, but, I look I look forward to actually go into college whenever I can get the time, starting my kids college fund, and I eventually want to own my own business,” said McCollum. → Read More
Owl found inside Rockefeller Center Christmas tree
The northern saw-whet owl was stuck inside the tree for at least three days without food or water. → Read More
Three injured after car crashes into medical office
Danny Stallings with the Jonesboro Police Department said the driver and two people from the waiting room were injured. → Read More
First Community Bank comes to Brookland
Work on the project begins next month. → Read More
Walgreens, Target, Publix join list of stores mandating masks
They join a growing list of retailers requiring face coverings at all of their locations. → Read More
Mom creates quarantine travels for kids
Borders combined her need for travel with her need for decorating and just like that, “Quarantine Travels” began. → Read More
Students honor Calculus teacher after online AP exams
“AP Calculus Class of 2020, my rockstars and idols, tomorrow will be a day to show the accumulation of your calculus knowledge,” wrote Batesville High School’s AP Calculus AB teacher Mark Sparks in a video he shared with his students. → Read More
Special education students adapt to at-home learning
Students in the special education program at Valley View are adapting to these huge changes through not only technology, but through the thoughtful gestures of some of their teachers. → Read More
Jonesboro Municipal Airport hit hard during EF3 tornado
The Jonesboro Municipal Airport took on some of the most severe devastation during the March 29, 2020 tornado. → Read More
Living with grief: Roadside memorials
You pass by roadside memorials everyday. People go through great lengths to honor loved ones who’ve passed away. → Read More
Nettleton hosts Valentine’s Day silent brunch
Students in American sign language classes at Nettleton hosted a Valentine’s Day silent brunch Friday, February 14 for deaf community members. → Read More
Learning to “Engage”
Dr. Tracy Morrison developed the program “Engage” after seeing a need to help people who struggle with issues like autism, a head injury, a learning disability or their mood. → Read More
Marybeth Byrd advances to top 11 of The Voice
Armorel’s Maybeth Byrd sang Vince Gill’s “Go Rest High on That Mountain,” in tribute to her late grandfather who passed away before her journey on NBC’s The Voice. → Read More
Region 8 honors area veterans
Veterans were honored all throughout Region 8 Monday November 11. → Read More
Next step telemedicine proves life-saving
“It’s a wonderful thing for us people, we people in a small town to have the ability to speak to these specialists in Jonesboro, wherever they may be,” said Holcomb. “It gives us the opportunity to have excellent healthcare in our own hometown.” → Read More
Jonesboro Police Department participates in Coffee with a Cop Day
The Jonesboro Police Department got to share a cup of Joe with members of the community Wednesday October 2. → Read More
Backyard shed rents for $1050 per month
Is the great location worth the price tag? → Read More
Walmart offering free grocery delivery now until Oct. 31
Walmart is waiving its grocery delivery service fee now through Halloween. → Read More