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2 days ago in World
Vance could be a major Category 3 hurricane Friday as it nears Mexico
Vance became a hurricane Friday and the National Hurricane Center said it would strengthen rapidly as it nears Mexico's Pacific Coast.
A-State Finishes in Draw with South Alabama, 1-1
Arkansas State (3-7-4, 1-5-2 SBC) ended with their second tie in a row with a 1-1 draw to South Alabama (4-7-3, 2-3-2 SBC) Thursday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.
5,700+ Cast Ballots in First Four Days of Early Voting in Craighead County
JRN is keeping you updated on the latest voter numbers during the early voting period for the 2026 general election.
UAMS Center on Aging Northeast Accepting Donations for Holiday Senior Blanket, Sock Drive
The UAMS Center on Aging Northeast is once again collecting warm items for seniors this holiday season.
3 days ago in National
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Tom Cruise to receive life achievement award from the American Film Institute
Tom Cruise is being celebrated with a life achievement award from the American Film Institute, AFI's board of trustees said Wednesday The award will be handed out at a gala tribute in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theatre on April 24 next year.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat
The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Skerritt, Emmy-winning actor with roles in ‘Picket Fences,’ ‘Alien’ and ‘Top Gun,’ dies at 93
Tom Skerritt, the Emmy-winning actor who embodied a solid, wry authority figure, whether as a flight instructor in "Top Gun," a tough-but-fair sheriff on TV's "Picket Fences" or the doomed captain of "Alien," has died. He was 93.
A-State Football Player Arrested for Domestic Battering Over Social Media Dispute
An Arkansas State University football player was arrested Wednesday afternoon after police said he assaulted a woman on campus over a social media interaction.
New Rice-Focused Community Event in Downtown Jonesboro Announced
Officials gathered in downtown Jonesboro on Thursday to announce Grain and Gather, a new rice-centric event that will take over downtown in November.
Downtown Jonesboro Road to Close for Meal on Main Event
A temporary road closure will be in effect Thursday for Meal on Main, the City of Jonesboro announced.
Jonesboro Gas Prices Drop Below $3.90 as Winter-Blend Fuel Hits the Market
Drivers are seeing continued relief at the pump this week as gas prices in Jonesboro drop noticeably, aided by the seasonal shift to winter-blend fuel.
Red Cross: Blood Donors Needed Now, Donation Opportunities Available in Jonesboro
Donors of all blood types, especially those with type O blood, are needed to keep the blood supply steady ahead of the holiday rush.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
RSV vs. flu: How to tell the difference
Doctronic reports that RSV and flu, both contagious respiratory infections, have overlapping but distinct symptoms.
Jonesboro Church to Host First-Ever Harvest Fest on Halloween
A Jonesboro church will be hosting a festival on Halloween to engage with the community and provide a safe outing for families.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Atlanta Dream beat the Golden State Valkyries 97-71 for a 2-1 lead in the WNBA Finals
Angel Reese and the Atlanta Dream are halfway toward their ultimate goal of winning the franchise's first WNBA championship.
BA Eats Closes Southwest Drive Location, Consolidates Operations to The Yard
In a statement released Wednesday, the local eatery cited rises in rent, food costs, and labor expenses as the primary factors driving the closure.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
John Legend on Pharrell’s musical push, Jay-Z’s praise and new creative challenges with ‘Muse’
Jay-Z once told John Legend, "You're our voice." But Pharrell Williams had another idea for Legend's signature baritone: Sometimes, let it do more talking than singing.
3 days ago in National
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
GOJO Expands its Fleet with Buses with Improved Driver Safety, Passenger Loading Features
GOJO, the public transportation system of Jonesboro, has recently new received new ADA-compliant buses along its regular route services.
