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Caraway Baseball Team Renovating City Ballfield, Looking to Bring Tournaments Back to the City
"The goal is to bring tournaments back to Caraway," head coach Trevor Ingram said. "Have some money flowing into the community, have some attention to the community and [bring] fun to the kids and everybody else."
3 weeks ago in Sports
After a stop in the NFL, Dae’Quan Wright could be heading back to LSU thanks to court order
After a stop in the NFL, former Ole Miss tight end Dae'Quan Wright could be heading to LSU thanks to a court order that is creating havoc throughout college sports by allowing Wright and others an unexpected fifth year of eligibility.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Roger Federer is coming back to play at the US Open, but not interested in coming back to pro tennis
Roger Federer is actually nervous about his tennis. The man who won five straight U.S. Open championships during the height of his dominance of the sport is set to play again in Arthur Ashe Stadium on Tuesday night for the first time since 2019.
Paragould Man Arrested for Domestic Battering After Violent Assault on Wife
A Paragould man is facing a felony third-degree domestic battering charge after police said he slammed his wife's face into a mirror and cut her with shards from a broken vase.
Family Crisis Center to Bring a Taste of the Bayou to Jonesboro for CajunFest
Fundraising event will feature unlimited Cajun-inspired food and drinks, live and silent auctions, a raffle and a chance to make a lasting difference for survivors
Trumann Man Held on $1M Bond in Tennessee Following Discovery of Human Remains
A Trumann man is currently being held on a $1 million bond in Tennessee following a suspicious person call led to his arrest in connection with a missing person investigation and the discovery of suspected human remains.
Paragould Man Held on $1M Bond, Accused of Raping Underage Victim
During an interview with police, the victim reported that Steele Ipock, 30 had sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions.
A-State Men’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule
The docket is highlighted by eight home contests and includes four road games alongside two neutral site matchups.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor's, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
What to know about the first week of a trial in the 1996 killing of Tupac Shakur
In the first week of testimony at the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, the night of Sept. 7, 1996, has been run and rerun many times — through police who were at the scene, through the people near the hip-hop superstar, and through the recorded words of the suspect, Duane "Keffe D" Davis.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Gauff beats Pegula for 2nd Cincinnati Open title; France’s Fils beats American Tiafoe in men’s final
Coco Gauff defeated fellow American Jessica Pegula, 6-2, 6-4, to capture her second women's Cincinnati Open title on Sunday, and Arthur Fils of France defeated American Frances Tiafoe 6-3, 1-6, 6-0, in the men's final for his first Masters 1000 title.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Klay Thompson joins Heat, set to team up alongside newly acquired Giannis Antetokounmpo
Klay Thompson has signed his deal with the Miami Heat, who waited patiently for weeks to see if they would get the chance to add the sharpshooter to their reworked roster.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Yordan Alvarez’s Triple Crown bid will have to survive a major challenge from the AL East
As the season winds down, Houston slugger Yordan Alvarez will have to worry about two sets of spoilers. The first is the more traditional type — teams that will try to beat the Astros in key games and deny them a spot in the postseason. The other includes individual spoilers — players who could prevent Alvarez from making history as baseball's next Triple Crown winner.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Spider-Man’ tops box office in fourth weekend; ‘The Odyssey’ becomes Nolan’s highest-grossing film
"Spider-Man: Brand New Day" fought off a slew of newcomers, including a comedy, a horror franchise, a Jason Statham action movie and a family pic, to maintain its first-place spot at the box office in its fourth weekend in theaters. "The Odyssey" also became Christopher Nolan's highest grossing movie ever, both domestically and internationally.
Jonesboro Community Invited to Celebrate ‘Paint the Town Red’ Week Sept. 9-12
The annual celebration will include a mayoral proclamation and school pep rally, a community decorating contest, the Great A-State Block Party in downtown Jonesboro, and more.
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Chester and Memphis
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.
Northeast Arkansas Cleans Up After Powerful Straight-Line Winds Leave Thousands Without Power
Crews spend Sunday clearing trees, repairing power lines and replacing broken utility poles after Saturday's severe storms swept across the region
Madigan Tabbed Sun Belt Preseason Setter of the Year, Red Wolves Lead West in Preseason Poll
The defending Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament champions garnered 12 first-place votes and 95 points in the preseason poll. Both totals tie with East Division leader James Madison for the most in the conference.
Arvest Foundation Awards $4K Grant to Jonesboro Church Health Center
The grant will be used to fund the organization’s mission of providing low-cost, high-quality medical care to low-income and uninsured individuals.
Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Craighead County; 70 MPH Winds Expected
Severe weather is actively moving through Northeast Arkansas, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and potential power outages.
