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$100K bond for Jonesboro sex offender accused of failing to comply with reporting requirements

A Jonesboro sex offender was arrested after police said she had been living near a park and daycare.

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Affidavit: Multiple drugs, firearms seized from Jonesboro man’s home during investigation

A Jonesboro man was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found large quantities of drugs and numerous firearms inside his home.

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Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County at the beginning of October.

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BAM to host monthly artist talks coinciding with exhibitions this fall

Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) will continue to host artist talks on campus over the next three months in conjunction with its fall semester exhibitions.

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Jonesboro road to temporarily close starting Sept. 22

A Jonesboro road will be closed starting next week for a sewer improvement project.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too

Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.

1 week ago in Sports

Miami Heat All-Star Tyler Herro has ankle surgery and will miss the start of training camp

All-Star guard Tyler Herro underwent surgery Friday to repair an issue affecting his left ankle and foot, meaning the Miami Heat will be without their leading returning scorer when training camp starts later this month.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Grammy-winning songwriter Brett James who co-wrote ‘Jesus, Take the Wheel’ dies in plane crash

Grammy award-winning country songwriter Brett James, whose string of top hits includes "Jesus, Take the Wheel" by Carrie Underwood and "When the Sun Goes Down" by Kenny Chesney, died in a plane crash in North Carolina, authorities said Friday. He was 57.

1 week ago in World

The Taliban release British couple held for months in Afghanistan on undisclosed charges

The Taliban released on Friday a British couple held in Afghanistan for more than seven months on undisclosed charges, likely part of a wider effort to get their government recognized internationally, years after taking power.

1 week ago in National

Kennedy’s vaccine advisers change COVID shot guidance, calling them an individual choice

Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s new vaccine advisers added confusion Friday to this fall's COVID-19 vaccinations — declining to recommend them for anyone and leaving the choice up to those who want a shot.

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Jonesboro man accused of sexual extortion, stalking given $100K bond

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond after police said he posted nude photos of a victim online and threatened to share more unless they got back together.

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Jonesboro man accused of attacking woman and son

A Jonesboro man faces domestic battering charges after police said he hit his son’s mother and attempted to strike the child, prompting the woman to fire a gun in the air to protect the child.

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First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro to host Pet Blessing in October

First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro is inviting the community to a Pet Blessing to take place in October.

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Marybeth Byrd performs concert at Jonesboro library

"American Idol" and "The Voice" finalist Marybeth Byrd performed a free outdoor concert at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Thursday night.

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Highland man killed in Thursday morning crash in Craighead County

A crash on State Highway 18/County Road 575 on Thursday morning resulted in the death of one person and another person being injured.

1 week ago in Music, Trending

Cardi releases highly anticipated ‘Am I the Drama?’ album

Seven years after her landmark debut "Invasion of Privacy," Cardi B has returned. And, in typical fashion, she's doing it with plenty of spectacle.

Jury acquits Harrisburg man of rape, sexual assault

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Jury acquits Harrisburg man of rape, sexual assault

The 2023 case tried over a three-day period

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Police investigate 2nd Thursday shooting

One person reportedly in custody, investigation underway

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Crews battle evening fire at Jonesboro golf course, no injuries reported

An investigation is underway after a fire destroyed the clubhouse at a Jonesboro golf course Wednesday night.

1 week ago in Sports

Clayton Kershaw to retire after 18 seasons with Dodgers, making final start Friday

Three-time Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw will retire at the end of this season, the Los Angeles Dodgers announced Thursday.

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Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a "Social Network" follow-up featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and a newly minted Oscar winner as a whistleblower.

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Upcoming Halloween events in Craighead County

With October right around the corner, JRN has compiled a list of upcoming family-friendly Halloween events in Craighead County.

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Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

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1 day ago in Lifestyle

Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do

Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.