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JRN Pets of the Week: Beth and Gruber

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

4 weeks ago in

COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett Counties

The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and surrounding counties raised almost $707,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.

4 weeks ago in

Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers

As scorching summer days continue across Arkansas, anglers and boaters alike are taking to the water after dark to beat the heat. AGFC offers tips on staying safe in the darkness.

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Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate, Held on $1M Bond

A fatal weekend shooting in Paragould has left one man dead and his roommate facing a first-degree murder charge.

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Jonesboro Library to Be Closed on Labor Day

The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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St. Bernards Now Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage

Interventional Neurologist Dr. Bhagee Mulpur Joins St. Bernards’ Neurointerventional Team

From Nettleton to Nashville: Jim “Moose” Brown headed to Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame

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From Nettleton to Nashville: Jim “Moose” Brown Headed to Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame

Jonesboro-area native has played on more than 40 No. 1 country singles, won a Grammy and toured with Bob Seger and Vince Gill

A Fan's Perspective from Bob Troutt

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OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

A-State Battles in Season Opening Defeat at Memphis, 42-24

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A-State Battles in Season Opening Defeat at Memphis, 42-24

Second half surge by the opposition made the difference

Westside Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Then Beats Hoxie 23-7

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Westside Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Then Beats Hoxie 23-7

Warriors receive $250 for athletic booster club; cross-town rivalry between Valley View and Jonesboro is next

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NYITCOM’s Deel Becomes President of Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Board

Dr. Amanda Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at NYITCOM at A-State, will serve a one-year term for ARAFP.

4 weeks ago in

City of Jonesboro Trash Pickup Schedule to be Adjusted for Labor Day

The city said regular office hours will resume the following day, Tuesday, Sept. 8.

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As Rice Harvest Continues, Farmers and Motorists Face Increased Risks From Field Burning

A deadly 2023 Jackson County crash highlights the potential consequences as agricultural burning increases across Northeast Arkansas

1 month ago in National

Mistrial is declared in Lindsay Clancy child killings case after jury deadlocks

A judge in the Lindsay Clancy murder trial declared a mistrial Friday after jurors failed to reach a verdict in a case that sharply divided many Americans over whether the Massachusetts woman should be criminally responsible for killing her three young children.

1 month ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

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City of Jonesboro Named 2026 Government Recycler of the Year

The award was presented Sept. 1 during the Arkansas Recycling Coalition’s 2026 Conference and Trade Show in Hot Springs.

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Report: Labor Day Ranks as Second Deadliest Holiday on U.S. Roads

The report shows that over the past five years, 2,567 lives have been lost on U.S. roads during the Labor Day weekend.

1 month ago in

More Than a Game: How Valley View eSports is Redefining Middle and High School Athletics

Students in the Valley View School District are making sure the phrase 'it’s just a game' is left at the door by treating competitive eSports with the exact same dedication as traditional athletics.

1 month ago in

UPDATE | Sunken Lands Songwriting Circle Concert This Month; Tickets Available

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19, in Riceland Hall of Fowler Center, 201 Olympic Dr.

1 month ago in

Alumni Association to Honor Langford, Poston and Tiner as Distinguished Alumni 

They will be recognized during Homecoming weekend, highlighted by an on-field presentation at halftime of the Red Wolves' football game on Saturday, Oct. 24 against Georgia State. 

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