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Margaret’s in Downtown Jonesboro to Close
Margaret's From Scratch Kitchen, located in downtown Jonesboro, will be closing, its owner announced Friday.
Summer Programs Continue at Jonesboro Public Library
These free events are open to the public and designed to entertain, educate, and inspire children of all ages.
NYITCOM at A-State’s Project H.E.A.R.T. Camp Encourages, Educates Future Healthcare Professionals
Thirty high school students spent this week on the medical school’s Jonesboro campus participating in a program called Project H.E.A.R.T.
3 weeks ago in Sports
MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft
Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35
Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.
Juneteenth in Jonesboro Finale Set for Friday with Mayoral Proclamation, Jazz Concert, Fireworks
More than 2,600 take part in weeklong celebration as community prepares for Juneteenth Day finale
Updates Regarding Jonesboro’s Public Transit System Presented at Meeting
During Tuesday's Public Service Council Committee meeting, updates were provided regarding GOJO, the city's public transportation service.
Entergy Arkansas Offers Tips for Staying Cool, Cutting Energy Costs This Summer
Staying cool and comfortable does not have to come at the cost of high energy bills.
Where to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Northeast Arkansas
JRN has compiled a list of Independence Day and 250th birthday bash events across Northeast Arkansas.
4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade
New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Lil Nas X shares a video update after getting mental health care: ‘There’s less fear in my heart’
The musician Lil Nas X posted a moving video update to his Instagram on Wednesday morning. In the nearly three-minute clip, the artist — born Montero Lamar Hill — shared that he "has been in rehab for a few months," and since then, has returned home to both Atlanta, where he is from and his family lives, and Los Angeles, where he resides.
4 weeks ago in National
Springsteen, Bono and Stevie Wonder will help the Obamas open their presidential museum
Former President Barack Obama is getting a little help from his friends in celebrating the opening of his presidential museum in Chicago. The guestlist for Thursday's dedication ceremony includes Bruce Springsteen, Stevie Wonder, Christina Aguilera and Bono, along with former Presidents Joe Biden, George W. Bush and Bill Clinton.
4 weeks ago in Sports
US Open off to a slow and foggy start at Shinnecock Hills
For all the concern at the U.S. Open about wind and Shinnecock Hills drying out, another weather issue popped up Thursday morning. Thirty minutes after it began, play was stopped by fog.
St. Bernards Hosts Healthy Aging Event in Jonesboro
The "Healthy Aging Day" event is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, and will offer a variety of free health resources and screenings to equip individuals to age well.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Sabrina Carpenter gets 5-year restraining order against man who kept trying to enter her home
A man who tried to get into pop star Sabrina Carpenter 's home more than a dozen times was ordered by a judge Wednesday to stay away from her for five years.
Bay Man Convicted on All Counts in Juvenile Rape Case, Receives Life in Prison
A Craighead County jury found Justin Totty guilty and sentenced him to a total of two life sentences plus an additional 108 years.
Flyover, Slow Roll Scheduled in Jonesboro as Part of America 250 Festivities
"I think it's gonna get people out to celebrate with their friends and neighbors and families. And it's a celebration of our independence."
Jonesboro Woman Faces Felony Charges for Role in Fraudulent Check Scheme
A Jonesboro woman is behind bars after police said she took part in a scheme that fraudulently negotiated over $4,000 in stolen checks.
Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications Combine to Form Rightfiber
The combination brings together two telecommunications providers with over 100 years of history each.
Amanda Cook Band to Perform at KASU’s Bluegrass Monday
With her six-piece band, Cook blends traditional and modern bluegrass styles into a sound that appeals across generations.
