JONESBORO, Ark- Temperatures over the past week have plunged, leaving many to turn up the thermostat. But that does not mean the heat has to increase your electricity bill. Heating costs can account for fifty percent-yes- a whopping fifty percent of your monthly usage bill. Brandi Hinkle, Entergy Arkansas Communications Specialist, says your bill does not have to break the bank. “There are some easy things you can do in your home right now to make it more energy efficient,” s

JONESBORO, Ark- While you're out shopping from store to store this holiday season, you might notice an increased law enforcement presence. Jonesboro Police ramp up patrol in popular shopping areas in town. “We have so many visitors, so many people that are visiting their families and we just want them to feel safe in our community, that I’ve always felt my entire life, but I think it will just add to that,” Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver says. The mayor has approved an add

Voters went to the polls and decided several races across northeast Arkansas last night that went into a runoff. The town of Bay elected a new mayor. Paul Keith defeated opponent Sandi Ladd Griffin in the runoff election on Tuesday night. Mayor-elect Keith won by more than 66% of the vote, while Ladd Griffin received 33%. In total, 357 votes were cast in the runoff race. In the Jonesboro Alderman Ward One race, unofficial results show Janice Porter defeated Guy Pardew Jr. Por