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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.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
‘Grand Theft Auto VI’ is almost here. What to know about the characters, music and billions at stake
"Grand Theft Auto" has never been much for following the rules. Nearly three decades after a video game built around stealing cars, outrunning police and embracing criminal mayhem first arrived, the franchise has survived controversy, transformed open-world gaming and become one of the biggest sellers in entertainment.
State Review Finds ‘Zero Overlap’ Between Former DHS Worker’s Duties and CSAM Allegedly Found in Investigation
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has found no connection between the official duties of a former Craighead County caseworker and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) allegedly found during an investigation.
State Officials Lift Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Lake Poinsett
The advisory was initially enacted in September when the DEQ confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom fueled by cyanobacteria.
FOA Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New Mural, Tap Room Renovations in Downtown Jonesboro
City leaders and artists gathered Monday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Foundation of Arts' newest mural and renovated tap room.
Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Probation in School Bus Threat Case
Court documents say that Africa Elijah Anderson, 30, entered a guilty plea Nov. 9 to first-degree terroristic threatening, a class D felony.
The Price of a Vote: Arkansas Candidates Spent Millions in 2026 Elections
Campaign finance records show more than $25 million in reported spending across two statewide races, but the actual total could be considerably higher
Public Comment Period Open for National Heritage Area Designation Study that Includes Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas
Officials with the study are currently seeking public comment, which closes Dec. 11.
Lecture-Concert Series at A-State to Host Dr. Adam Feltz on Ethical Interactions
This series is held annually and features performers and educators sharing their talent and wisdom earned through practice.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
In a wide-open NFL, trade deadline is an opportunity for a few teams to get a big boost
The NFL is wide open at the season's midpoint. The trade deadline will give teams an opportunity to separate themselves from the pack, especially in a season when several teams are in the mix for a Super Bowl run.
5 days ago in Entertainment
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’
"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
JRN Pets of the Week: Vinnie and Chrissy
Vinnie and Chrissy are waiting to find that perfect furever home. Learn more about them in this edition of JRN Pets of the Week.
Sanders Announces Appointments, Four from Jonesboro
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced appointments to various governing boards and commissions, with four of the appointees being from Jonesboro.
Historic Performance Guides A-State to Three-Set Win at Louisiana Tech
After clinching a share of the Sun Belt Conference Regular Season Championship, A-State looks to earn an outright claim against James Madison on Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14 inside First National Bank Arena.
Inaugural Grain and Gather Festival Brings Block Party, Brat-Eating Contest to Downtown Jonesboro
Kelly Robbins, Executive Director of the Arkansas Rice Federation, said that the event would not be possible without rice farmers and the community that supports them.
OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective
Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football
A-State Falls in Final Minutes Versus ULM
A field goal in the final minutes proved to be the difference in a 19-17 defeat on Saturday afternoon at Centennial Bank Stadium
Jonesboro Gas Prices Tumble as National Average Drops 12 Cents in a Single Week
The first full week of November comes with lower gas prices. JRN has a check of the latest gas prices in Jonesboro and the state.
