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Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking Ex-Girlfriend, Threatening to Kill Her While Under the Influence
A Jonesboro teen faces multiple felonies after police said he choked his ex-girlfriend until she could not breathe and threatened to kill her.
Paragould Woman Accused of Driving Through Yard While ‘Likely Overdosing’ With Child in Car
A Paragould woman is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she was found driving through a yard with a child in the car and was determined to be "likely overdosing" on medication.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors
Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.
3 hours ago in Entertainment
The Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival Returns for Second Year in Jonesboro
This year’s cycling festival, organized by All Sports Productions, included two shakeout rides on Friday, four competition-distance races, a free family ride, a recovery ride and live music, food trucks and vendors in downtown Jonesboro.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters
Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.
5 hours ago in World
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.
5 hours ago in Sports
The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York
It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.
Reading Retreat for A-State Heritage Museum Southern Tenant Farmers Museum
The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.
Weekend Crash Kills One, Injures Three in Craighead County
A 76-year-old Walnut Ridge woman died Saturday night following a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Highway 1 South in rural Craighead County.
Jonesboro Police Launch ‘NextGen Cadets’ to Bridge the Gap Between Local Youth and Law Enforcement
The initiative aims to build positive relationships between law enforcement and the community's youth through hands-on demonstrations, shared meals, and a little summer fun.
Judd Hill Farmers’ Market in Jonesboro to Celebrate 20 Years in June
The Judd Hill Farmers' Market will be celebrating 20 years of business and supporting area farmers in June.
Broadway Receives Inaugural Ross-Lee Higher Ground Award from NYITCOM at A-State
“Shane was instrumental in helping create our medical school, and he continues to serve as a loyal partner and ambassador for NYITCOM at A-State.”
Brookland Sisters Build Kindness Movement Through School Club, Children’s Book, and Community Outreach
Founded in October 2025 by Brookland Middle School students Willow Brown and Scout Brown, Blooming Beyond Bullying was created to encourage students to lead with kindness and help ensure that every child feels seen, valued, and included.
$750K Bond Set for Paragould Man Accused of Raping a Juvenile
A Paragould man is behind bars on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped a teenager under the age of 16.
Expect Increased Military Traffic on Arkansas Highways Through Mid-June
Jonesboro drivers should prepare for an uptick in military vehicle traffic starting Friday, May 29, and continuing through June 15, as the National Guard begins traveling for annual training exercises.
Craighead County Well-Represented in Youth Shooting Sports State Championship
Six Craighead County student-athletes are leading a local contingent into the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports State Championships this weekend.
3 days ago in National
Pam Bondi faces a closed-door questioning from House lawmakers over the Epstein files
Former Attorney General Pam Bondi is testifying before House lawmakers investigating Jeffrey Epstein's sexual abuse cases, a long-awaited appearance that brings fresh scrutiny of the Trump administration's botched release of the Epstein case files.
How Jonesboro’s Limb Pickup Process Works and What to Avoid
JRN spoke with the city about the collection process, why pickup may take longer, and the do’s and don’ts on laying out debris for crews to pick up.
A-State Professor Secures Grant to Increase Federal Funding Opportunities
Arkansas State University professor Dr. Andrew “Drew” Fleming was one of 12 selected statewide to receive the Emerging Research Leaders Program grant.
4 days ago in National
A large fire has erupted at an apartment complex in Dallas
Firefighters battled a large fire that erupted Thursday at an apartment complex in Dallas, where debris from one collapsed building lay heaped on the ground while flames and black smoke billowed into the sky. Neighbors reported hearing a loud boom like an explosion.
