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$250K bond set for Paragould man accused of sexual indecency with a child
On Feb. 24, Honorable Judge Curtis Hitt found probable cause to charge 48-year-old Walson Jekkar with three counts of sexual indecency with a child, a Class D felony.
$100K bond set for Jonesboro woman accused of assaulting retail worker, stealing vehicle
A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she stomped on a retail worker’s toes over stolen items and drove away in a stolen vehicle.
Prosecutors present hot check report to Craighead County quorum court
Prosecutors with the Office of the Prosecuting Attorney for the 2nd Judicial District presented their annual Hot Check report during Monday night's quorum court meeting.
Wanted man facing multiple felony drug charges after arrest at Jonesboro gas station
A man is facing a slew of felony charges following a report of someone slumped over in a vehicle at a Jonesboro gas station.
Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup
Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.
Craighead County schools compete in state archery championship
Student archers have competed in state qualifying events with one goal on their minds: make it to the state championship.
Candidates participate in forum on A-State campus
Candidates from both sides of the political aisle gathered Tuesday night for a candidate forum on the Arkansas State University campus.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations
Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Takeaways from Trump’s address: Sales mode on economy, heavy on patriotism, dark turn on Democrats
President Donald Trump started in sales mode, using his State of the Union address to deliver an upbeat vision of the U.S. economy. But that portrayal collides with the sentiment of Americans who remain anxious about their finances and feel they haven't benefited from Trump's policies.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say
Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?
Workshops and classes scheduled in March at Jonesboro library
Several workshops and classes are scheduled in March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
Red Wolves overcome late deficit to best Southern Miss
Arkansas State men’s basketball converted a season-best 36 free throws and overcame a late deficit to take down Southern Miss.
Red Wolves Baseball Defeats Number 6 Hogs
A-State beat Arkansas for the first time in program history
The Spotlight: Officer Williams dancing on patrol in Jonesboro
JRN spoke with Jonesboro Police officer Mehki Williams about why he became a cop and his hopes for the community.
Earl Bell to become first Arkansas State inductee in USTFCCCA Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame
The five-time NCAA record holder competed for A-State over four seasons from 1974-77.
Arkansas Imagination Library launches new annual sponsorship program to expand early literacy
Subaru of Little Rock steps forward as the program's first Presenting Sponsor and commits $65,326 to expand early literacy in Craighead and Faulkner counties.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Kevin Durant says he wants to play for US men’s basketball team at 2028 Olympics in LA
"I didn't want to just take my name out of consideration just because of the simple fact that I'm older and I did it before"
2 weeks ago in Sports
UFL restricts punting beyond 50-yard line and makes 60-plus field goals worth 4 points
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — The UFL won’t allow punts after a team crosses the 50-yard line until late in each…
USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Arkansas impacted by winter storms
Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms.
