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Terry M. McNatt announced plans to run for County Treasurer
Tue, 14 Feb 2012 10:47:06 -0800
Terry M. McNatt recently announced he is a candidate for Craighead County treasurer in the May 2012 Democratic Primary elections. "I have served in law enforcement for more than 20 years, 17 of those as D.A.R.E. Coordinator in Craighead County." McNatt said.
Library puts up shield against cyber-thieves
Sat, 18 Feb 2012 04:38:47 -0800
Craighead County-Jonesboro Public Library administrators have created safeguards to prevent computer hackers from stealing from their payroll account as they did last fall.
Craighead Electric helps Brookland install tornado sirens
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:35:52 -0800
Craighead Electric Cooperative has recently helped install two tornado sirens in Brookland.
Peggy Williams seeks quorum court seat
Tue, 31 Jan 2012 09:46:46 -0800
Peggy Williams of Black Oak recently announced she is seeking Craighead County Quorum Court District 12 position. Peggy Williams of Black Oak recently announced plans to seek Craighead County Quorum Court District 12 postion.
Student leaves behind E. Coli used as 'treatment'
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 14:24:39 -0800
Two dozen vials of E. coli were left in the refrigerator of two Arkansas college students when they vacated their apartment are now being tested by state health officials, though the bacteria isn't thought to pose a health threat.
Roundup of Arkansas editorials
Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:44:55 -0800
The Associated Press Northwest Arkansas Newspapers. Jan. 24, 2012 A Reprieve For A Piece Of History Sooner or later, something must be done about the remnants of the Monte Ne resort. As it is, the main portion of Monte Ne's remains, a three-story "tower" that was part of a 1910 hotel called Oklahoma Row, is an eyesore. It's covered with graffiti and is surrounded by a chain-link fence topped ...
Region 8 man dies in afternoon wreck
Mon, 13 Feb 2012 23:47:38 -0800
A Monday afternoon wreck kills a Bono man.
Annette’s, museum receive tourism award nominations
Fri, 17 Feb 2012 14:21:06 -0800
A hand-written letter from Arkansas Secretary of State Mark Martin has made Annette’s Antiques and Treasures’ nomination for a tourism achievement award even more special.
Faith-based drug ministry expanding to Craighead County
Thu, 09 Feb 2012 09:19:25 -0800
According to Steve McCracken, the power of drug and alcohol addiction destroys lives and wreaks havoc for people trying to better themselves. While several success rates are dramatically lower...
Plant Board Chief: Boll Weevils Gone, Program Needed
Tue, 07 Feb 2012 08:35:17 -0800
LITTLE ROCK — Despite being boll weevil free for years, Arkansas still needs an eradication program to make sure the pest never returns to wreak havoc on the state’s $450 million cotton industry, the state Plant Board director told lawmakers today.