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An A-State nursing student practices hands-on clinical skills during a simulation lab exercise.

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U.S. Sen. John Boozman secures $9 million for healthcare simulation expansion at Arkansas State University

The expansion will enable A-State to increase enrollment in its nursing and social work programs, strengthening the pipeline of clinic-ready professionals entering the workforce.

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InnovAsian building 175,000-square-foot food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro

The state-of-the-art frozen food manufacturing facility will create approximately 200 new jobs to boost local economy.

Pets of the week - dog, Blizzard and cat, Stuffing

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Pets of the Week – Feb. 3

JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature "Pets of the Week".

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Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe

Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.

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Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks

Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine overnight in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday was a breach of its commitment to hold off on attacks on energy infrastructure, a day before representatives of the two countries were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks on ending the 4-year-old all-out war.

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics

Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.

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‘Today’ show host Savannah Guthrie asks for prayers to help bring her missing mom home

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie is asking for prayers to help bring home her 84-year-old mother, whom authorities in Arizona believe was kidnapped, abducted or otherwise taken against her will.

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Westside Consolidated School District not dismissing early on Thursday

Westside Consolidated School District students will no longer dismiss early on Thursday due to last week's school closures.

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Jonesboro store manager accused of embezzling $16K from business

Police said a Jonesboro store manager used glue and fake numbers to mask a two-month embezzlement scheme.

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Woman given $250K bond after traffic stop results in narcotics found hidden in sock

What began as a stop for a traffic violation ended with a woman’s arrest after deputies said that a sock stuffed with meth and multiple pills, including ecstasy, was found on her.

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$150K bond set for Wynne mother accused of threatening son with knife, failing to report abuse

According to an affidavit, on Jan. 26, Jonesboro police officers went to a home for a welfare concern, with the caller saying that a child there had bruises all over his body.

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School Closings

Here's an updated list of school closures and delayed starts for the area.

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St. Bernards celebrates grand opening of neurointerventional suite

St. Bernards celebrated the grand opening of eastern Arkansas's first neurointerventional care suite on Monday, aiming to improve stroke care in the region.

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28th annual “Have a Heart” Wish-a-Thon open to volunteers in Northeast Arkansas

Each year, the nonprofit partners with Jonesboro Media Group and KAIT 8 to host a day-long fundraiser raising money to make wishes come true for children battling critical illnesses.

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A-State vet school exploring potential partnership with ASU Beebe vet tech program

It is just one of many partnerships A-State is exploring for the CVM, which also includes area veterinarians, government agencies, and more.

3 weeks ago in National

Black History Month centennial channels angst over anti-DEI climate into education, free resources

In the 100th year since the nation's earliest observances of Black History Month — which began when scholar Carter G. Woodson pioneered the first Negro History Week — celebrations will go on. The current political climate has energized civil rights organizations, artists and academics to engage young people on a full telling of America's story.

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5-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and father return to Minnesota from ICE facility in Texas

Five-year-old Liam Conejo Ramos and his father, who were detained by immigration officers in Minnesota and held at an ICE facility in Texas, were released following a judge's order and returned to Minnesota on Sunday, according to Texas Rep. Joaquin Castro.

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Kennedy Center to close for 2 years for renovations in July, Trump says, after performers’ backlash

President Donald Trump said Sunday he will move to close Washington's Kennedy Center performing arts center for two years starting in July for construction, his latest proposal to upturn the storied venue since returning to the White House.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards, a first for a Spanish-language album

Bad Bunny won album of the year at the 2026 Grammy Awards for his critically-acclaimed "Debí Tirar Más Fotos," closing out a surprising and history-making night. It is the first time a Spanish-language album has taken home the top prize.

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Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam

Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.

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Jonesboro library hosting various events in March

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Several events are scheduled through March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

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Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced

The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University. 

18 hours ago in Food, Lifestyle, News

Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain

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According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.

19 hours ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

19 hours ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...