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Quorum court adopts transfer ordinance, hears hot check report, responds to poverty concerns

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Jerry Don Burton Leave a comment

Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton February 23, 2026 The Craighead County Quorum Court adopted an annual transfer ordinance, heard a hot check report and responded to a public comment regarding rising poverty. Annual transfer appropriation ordinance The annual transfer appropriation ordinance, adopted unanimously at the Tuesday, Feb. 23, Craighead County Quorum Court meeting, appropriated funds from special revenue

Government

Copenhaver addresses City Stars concerns

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Jerry Don Burton Leave a comment

Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton February 4, 2026 Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed previous concerns and responded to new complaints about the City Stars booster club during the City Council meeting. Public and council interest in City Stars remained high at the Tuesday, Feb. 3 city council meeting. Discussion began with Copenhaver’s response to Public Facilities Board Chairman

Severe weather preparedness vital as Arkansas tornado season reaches peak

Posted on April 29, 2026 by Jerry Don Burton Leave a comment

Story by DDNS Reporter Jerry Don Burton. April 6, 2026 Severe weather preparedness remains vital as Arkansas enters the peak of tornado season. Kory Ward, fire chief for Wynne, Arkansas, said those who don’t take severe weather seriously are making a bad move. “There’s people that think, ‘oh it’ll never hit here,’ and it’s been very true to hit here

Environment

Craighead County Salary Administration Policy and Job Classifications Recently Considered

Posted on April 25, 2026 by deltadnews Leave a comment

Story by DDNS Reporter Mia Young JONESBORO, Ark. – The Craighead County Quorum Court advanced two ordinances to their next readings to amend the county’s salary administration policy and job classifications in the County Judge’s Office during its meeting on April 13. During old business, the court held the second reading of an ordinance amending the county’s salary administration policy

Government

Hispanic Center Addresses Fear as Immigration Concerns Rise in Jonesboro

Posted on April 18, 2026 by deltadnews Leave a comment

Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — As immigration enforcement concerns grow in Jonesboro and across the country, leaders at the Hispanic Center say fear keeps some families from going to school, seeking medical care or accessing basic services. Immigration enforcement policies and increased activity by Immigration and Customs Enforcement have created uncertainty for many immigrant families, including

Politics

NEA Baptist Brings Awareness to Heart Health Through Heart Talk

Posted on March 7, 2026 by deltadnews

Community screenings and heart health education programs stressed by a local hospital. DDNS reporter Benjamin McDowell explains in this report.

Health

Jonesboro Mayor Gives State of City, Hears Criticism over City Stars

Posted on March 7, 2026 by deltadnews

Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed the state of Jonesboro, while still facing criticism over the finances of City Stars. DDNS reporter Mia Young reports.

Government

Jonesboro Storm Past West Memphis in Senior Night Blowout

Posted on December 1, 2025 by deltadnews

Story, photos, and video by DDNS Reporter Allie Carson. The Jonesboro Golden Hurricane beat the West Memphis Blue Devils 56-25 in their final regular season game to secure a playoff spot. The Blue Devils didn’t win a single game their entire season, on a 13-game losing streak stemming all the way back to the end of last season while the