The Jonesboro Sun

The Jonesboro Sun

The Jonesboro Sun is the primary newspaper for Northeast Arkansas, reaching more than 80,000 readers across seven counties every day. It is owned by Paxton Media Group, based in Paducah, Kentucky. The Sun publishes daily issues, including Sundays, from its office located at 518 Carson Street in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Our business hours are Monday to Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

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  • 1 day ago | jonesborosun.com | Ralph Hardin

    The LeMoyne-Owen College Board of Trustees voted to appoint Crittenden County native and West Memphis High School Class of 1991 graduate Dr. Christopher B. Davis as the 14th President of the College after serving as Interim President since July 2023. Davis brings a wealth of multifaceted experience as a faith, business, and community leader.

  • 1 day ago | jonesborosun.com | Kevin Turbeville

    PARAGOULD — Greene County Tech soccer standout Colter Hunt will continue playing the sport he loves at the college level. Hunt signed a letter of intent Friday afternoon to play soccer for Ecclesia College, continuing his journey in a sport he has played since he was six years old and wants to coach eventually. kAm“x’> C62==J 6I4:E65] %9:D :D H92E x’G6 366?

  • 1 day ago | jonesborosun.com | Kevin Turbeville

    JONESBORO — Inexperience hasn’t been an issue for the Tuckerman Lady Bulldogs this spring. With a lineup that features four freshmen and three sophomores, the Lady Bulldogs have the second-highest win total among the 16 teams in the Class 2A state softball tournament that will start Thursday at Palestine-Wheatley. Tuckerman will take a 28-5 record into its state tournament opener against Cotter. kAm%F4<6C>2? 4@249 r925 $@56? 6IA64E65 E96 {25J qF==5@8D E@ 36 36EE6C E92? E96J H6C6 =2DE D62D@?[ H96?

  • 1 day ago | jonesborosun.com | Ralph Hardin

    It’s one of the final rites of the senior school year... Prom Night!And these Class of 2025 Blue Devil soon-to-be graduates and their guests did not disappoint with their wardrobe choices. Was it the “Devils’ Last Dance” or the Met Gala? kAm$>:E9 pCE:D2? !9@E@8C2A9J H2D @? 92?5 E@ 42AEFC6 E96 >@>6?E H:E9 E96D6 DEF??:?8 A9@E@D] %96 p4256>:6D @7 (6DE |6>A9:D D6?:@CD H6C6 5C6DD65 E@ :>AC6DD 2D E96J 52?465 E96 ?:89E 2H2J] p?5[ @7 4@FCD6 E96 7:?2= =68 @7 E96 ;@FC?6J :D 2=>@DE 96C6]k^AmkAm~?

  • 2 days ago | jonesborosun.com | Ralph Hardin

    If you visited the Academies of West Memphis last week and saw the grown-ups looking a little weird, or if your student came home saying the teachers were acting a little strange, don't be alarmed. You see, last week was Teacher Appreciation Week, and while the faculty and staff at AWM did indeed feel appreciated, getting treated to breakfast and getting gifts from members of the community, they also decided to have a little low-key fun themselves. kAm%96 DE277 A2CE:4:A2E65 :? 2?