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Methodist Children’s Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro has announced when it will begin serving clients

The Methodist Children's Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro (MCBH-J) has announced it will begin serving clients the week of Jan. 19.

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Jonesboro man held on $1M bond, accused of using fake Facebook Marketplace listings to rob multiple victims

According to the probable cause affidavit, on Dec. 24, 2025, a victim arrived at the Jonesboro Police Department to file a report of an attempted robbery.

6 days ago in National, Trending

The nation’s 250th anniversary arrives with a call for year-round community service

The U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission wants to turn America's 250th birthday celebration into the country's single biggest year for volunteering.

6 days ago in Sports

Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide

Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them

When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.

6 days ago in Religion, World

Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors

The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.

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Man accused of raping victim, given $200K bond

According to a probable cause affidavit officers met with a victim to obtain a detailed account of an incident that involved 29-year-old Terry Nicholas Mitchell.

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Jonesboro man held on $150K bond, accused of telling juvenile to shoot at vehicle with people inside

Circuit Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause on Jan. 5 to charge 19-year-old Avion Jones.

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Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card now available

The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration today announced a “Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card” is now available.

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Pets of the Week – Jan. 5

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus

They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.

6 days ago in Entertainment

Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard

Here's to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer Zach Bryan is married. Bryan, 29, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared Thursday.

6 days ago in Sports

Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games

The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines.

6 days ago in Sports

Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season

The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, announcing the moves hours after the team completed its second straight 8-9 finish under Morris and eighth consecutive losing season.

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Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed

Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC's No. 1 seed.

6 days ago in National

Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP candidate, won’t run for a third term as Minnesota governor

Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor less than four months after launching a reelection campaign.

6 days ago in Trending, World

Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges

Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.

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Arvest shares tips for creating a financial checklist for the New Year

The new year is here, which means many people will be making resolutions to improve their health and well-being.

Danny Kapales resigns, questions remain about Jonesboro Parks Director investigation

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Kapales resigns, questions remain

Multiple media outlets (KAIT, NEA Report) are reporting that Jonesboro Parks Director Danny Kapales has resigned from his position with the city.

Red Wolves Battle in Close Defeat Versus James Madison, 78-74

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Red Wolves Battle in Close Defeat Versus James Madison, 78-74

Matt Hayman led the team with a season-high 23 points and matched a career high with five three-pointers made

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A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

2 days ago in Entertainment

David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year

David Bowie's bedroom could soon be London's newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock 'n' roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public.