The 2021 MLK Day Celebration, “Truth, Love, and Justice,” ran into some problems because of COVID-19. The virtual program faced some technical difficulties.
The state of Arkansas saw decreases in total active COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations as state officials say the number of total cases rose by nearly 1,000 Sunday.
The Stand Your Ground bill as well as several key pieces of legislation will be part of this week’s work at the State Capitol, as lawmakers finished a busy first week.
The American Red Cross donation center in Jonesboro will be closing Feb. 1, officials said Saturday, citing a decrease in planned platelet distributions.
The state of Arkansas reported over 270,000 total COVID-19 cases as of Saturday, with state health officials saying hospitalizations and the number of people on ventilators also dropped.
A three-day blood drive that wrapped up Friday will help over 700 hospital patients with much needed blood transfusions, an American Red Cross official said Saturday.
The state of Arkansas saw increases in both hospitalizations and total COVID-19 cases while seeing fewer active cases in the past week or so, state officials said Friday.
An ongoing Arkansas Department of Transportation project, north of Paragould, will work to widen a 2-lane road into four lanes. Now, they’re looking to continue the expansion further.
A Craighead County man faces nearly a dozen charges after Jonesboro police say he put a gun to a woman’s head and threatened to kill three other people earlier this week.
After enduring multiple floods in the past few years, Black River Technical College has received a $1.2 million grant to keep the waters from rising on campus.
The Arkansas Supreme Court says a judge prohibited from hearing execution-related cases after he participated in an anti-death penalty protest can’t preside over a capital murder case.
An Arkansas man is facing federal charges after authorities say he assaulted a police officer with a flagpole during a riot at the U.S. Capitol, officials said Thursday.
Mayor Harold Copenhaver expressed gratitude toward Attorney General Rutledge’s contribution, saying that they will be able to still complete the project “almost three months ahead of schedule.”
The home and fragrance shop moved into the old Jones and Vining building, a 70-year-old building that was about to be closed until owner Cathy Tedder stepped in.
An Arkansas Senate panel has advanced legislation loosening restrictions on the use of deadly force in self defense, two years after failing before the same committee.
It is a 21st Century economy and officials say a nearly $15 million program will help both employers and employees with building that economy, state officials said Wednesday.
A new statewide broadband map will help people get information on where broadband is in their community, plus will help lawmakers and others create policy on the issue, state officials said Wednesday.
The number of total cases and hospitalizations due to COVID-19 continues to go up in Arkansas, as state officials say the state saw a drop in total active cases.
Hay tanta desinformación sobre COVID-19 y la vacuna disponible para combatir el virus, por eso Region 8 News tomó la iniciativa para combatir esos mitos.
When it comes to mental and emotional health, older adults in the United States are showing resilience and persevering despite struggles with loneliness and isolation.
Nash tested positive for COVID-19 in October and even had to spend 9 days in the emergency room. Now, she credits convalescent plasma as one of the reasons she was able to recover.
The United Way of NEA announced an upcoming virtual singing competition to help highlight the musical talent across Northeast Arkansas and to help those in need.
The Wynne Fire Department says that just like other areas, they see an increase in fires during the colder months when electricity and space heaters are used more often. The Wynne Fire Department has some safety tips to keep your family and home safe.
The evaluation of best and worst states to raise was looked at across 52 key indicators of family friendliness, ranging from unemployment rate, separation and divorce rate, and child-care costs.
The end-of-year donation will be used to fund several nonprofit organizations throughout the area, including the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas, Cherry Valley Food Pantry, Helping Neighbors Food Pantry, City Youth, Mission Outreach, El Centro Hispano, and Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA).
The Crowley’s Ridge Development Council and Black River Area Development Corporation announced Monday the Low-Income Housing Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is now accepting applications for regular assistance.
One NEA superintendent took to Facebook Sunday to speak on how spreading kindness can leave an impact on people's lives. The superintendent called on people to be kind to one another and not let differences get in the way.
It’s no secret that Jonesboro needs more homeless resources. Construction for the Hope House Homeless Center here in Jonesboro is underway, but they need your help to get it completed.
The state of Arkansas saw decreases in hospitalizations and total active cases Sunday as state officials said nearly 70% of all COVID-19 cases in the state were among people ages 18-64.
Sokolowski said they take care of several dozen pets per year from the city of Puxico and hope to be able to expand that with a new facility once they get the rest of the funds.
Pope Francis said Sunday that he is praying for those who died in the U.S. Capitol rioting and has appealed for calm to prevail in the United States to help safeguard that nation’s democratic values.
The state of Arkansas saw hospitalizations and the number of people on ventilators increases Saturday as state health officials said there have been over 250,000 total COVID-19 cases since the pandemic began.
