Keith Inman

Roger McKinney, the volunteer supervisor of the Craighead County-Jonesboro African American Cultural Center, stands at what he hopes will become the museum’s future home at 700 S. Patrick St. on

JONESBORO — Local sales tax revenue from the height of the recent Christmas shopping season was down about 4 percent compared to the previous year.

JONESBORO — Frustration over duck blinds quickly cascaded into a broader discussion Friday by legislative candidates over the issue of accountability in state boards and agencies and what role, if

JONESBORO – Several legislative candidates on Friday discussed a variety of issues at a forum, sponsored by the NEA Political Animals group.

JONESBORO — The acquisition of seven new garbage trucks and final decisions on proposed alcohol permits will be considered Tuesday by the Jonesboro City Council.

Construction crews work on a new building project at 516 S. Gee St. Thursday morning.

Police planning to serve an arrest warrant appear to have interrupted a drug deal in the process.

Closed off

By Keith Inman Independent Staff NEWPORT — Jackson County has succeeded in bringing thousands of jobs to Newport.

New arrival