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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
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Story by DDNS Reporter Benjamin McDowell JONESBORO, Ark. — A Jonesboro woman told city leaders her father was buried in the wrong grave, raising concerns about oversight and recordkeeping at a municipal cemetery. During public comment, LaToya Yarber told Council members her father was buried in the wrong grave at Oakland Cemetery and must now be exhumed and reburied. “How
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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
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Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver addressed the state of Jonesboro, while still facing criticism over the finances of City Stars. DDNS reporter Mia Young reports.
Read moreThe rally will be held Saturday, October 18 in Jonesboro.
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Population and 2025 projects addressed during annual update.
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This report from DDNS Reporter Shailey Wooldridge.
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The next debate is October 10th at 6 p.m. on ASU-TV.
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DDNS report from Jerry Burton
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Upcoming women’s rights rally will promote abortion amendment and abolishment of tax on menstrual products
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PSD School Board votes to purchase new superintendent vehicle
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Man from Hope speaks of hope.
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