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Shade Trees on Playgrounds Program Prepares for 25th Anniversary with New Application Timeline
The program will shift its traditional application period and planting ceremonies from fall to spring.
Three Suspects Receive Suspended Sentences on Reduced Charges in A-State Golf Cart Theft
Caleb Deshaun Quinn, Robert Deshaun Selvy, and Taris Durell Randolph were originally facing Class D felony theft charges after a golf cart valued at $4,750 was stolen from the A-State Baseball Stadium parking lot on Sept. 14.
Inclusive Playground at University Heights Lions Club Park Celebrated in Ribbon-Cutting
"We want to make it inclusive where everybody has access regardless of their ability or disability," Parks and Recreation director Jim Stearns told JRN.
3 days ago in Sports
Vikings bring back QB Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders to lift a struggling offense
The Minnesota Vikings reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins to try to revive their sputtering offense, beating the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday with an agreement to send their 2027 third-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders.
3 days ago in Sports
Skubal to meet with 6 teams, including Mets, Dodgers and Padres, with December lockout looming
With a lockout looming and team executives vowing to take a business-as-usual approach to the offseason, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are among six teams set to meet with top free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal.
3 days ago in Entertainment
The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch
Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a "Hunger Games" adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his teenage years: Haymitch Abernathy.
3 days ago in National, Trending
More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day
The size of Democrats' majorities in the House and Senate remained undetermined one week after Election Day as more than a dozen races were still too early to call Tuesday.
Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s Annual Red Kettle Campaign Begins Friday
The sounds of ringing bells will soon echo across Northeast Arkansas as the Salvation Army of Jonesboro prepares to kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Permit-Based Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities Expanded, Applications Begin Nov. 12
This year, the AGFC expanded permit-based waterfowl hunting opportunities to a few new locations to increase the quality of hunts for those who draw.
Veterans Day 2026: Deals, Free Meals, and What’s Closed in Jonesboro
In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, several national chains with locations across Jonesboro are offering free meals and discounts to say "thank you" to those who have served.
UPDATE | Rape Charge Dropped Against Jonesboro Man, Prosecutors Cite Unavailable Victim
Gerren Ray James, who was 41 at the time of his arrest in March 2025, was originally taken into custody after police received a report that a child was touched and assaulted.
Proposed 2027 Operating Budget Presented at Craighead County Quorum Court Meeting
The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday saw a presentation of the proposed 2027 county operating budget.
Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules in Jonesboro to be Adjusted for Veterans Day Holiday
Sanitation schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be adjusted on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Year-end checklist for small businesses: 15 steps to start in November
Intuit QuickBooks reports that one in three U.S. adults plan to start a business in 2026.
A-State Theatre Presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical’ This Month
Performances will be held in the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 15 and 22.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
A language of belonging: Advice for learning the mother tongue of your ancestors
Losing a tangible connection to your family's ancestral homeland can bring unexpected sorrow, whether through the death of an older relative, the sale of a property passed down for generations gets sold or the destruction a handful of surviving heirlooms.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
PWHL expansion teams get names: Detroit Clutch, San Jose Sea Lions, Vegas Vanguards, Hamilton Havoc
The Professional Women's Hockey League's four new expansion teams finally have nicknames and logos to accompany them in preparing to make their on-ice debuts next month.
Repeat Offender Accused of Hitting Woman with Glass Bottle in Jonesboro Altercation
A Jonesboro man with a prior conviction for domestic battery faces an enhanced felony charge after police said he struck a woman in the head with a glass bottle and held her down by the neck during a weekend altercation.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags for Veterans Day Across Community
United Stages flags will be displayed during the day at many Jonesboro businesses and offices on Wednesday in honor of Veterans Day.
5 days ago in Sports
NASCAR’s 2026 season defined by two Kyles: Larson’s playoff surge and Busch’s shocking death
NASCAR's championship weekend started with another Kyle Busch remembrance and ended with another Kyle Larson celebration. The Cup Series drivers will be linked forever.
