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Jonesboro Library to host New Year’s events
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting kids of all ages to celebrate the new year.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asks Jonesboro residents for used Christmas trees
The addition of a few firs or cedars left from holiday cheer can add cover for fish and create a fishing hot spot for anglers.
One Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner
‘Twas the night before Christmas
The most famous Christmas poem of all time may very well be "A Visit from St. Nicholas" or, as it's more commonly known, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas".
A-State student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study in Taiwan
An Arkansas State University student will spend her summer in Taiwan, studying Chinese in a two-month intensive program at Chung Yuan Christian University.
ASP provides tips on supporting first responders through holiday stress and burnout
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public that first responders across the state continue to face heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain during this time of year.
Christmas Eve fun for families
Here are some traditions to explore on Christmas Eve that are entertaining for kids and adults.
Pets of the Week – Dec. 24
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
NORAD Santa Tracker is live
It's finally here! Watch Santa as he circles the globe with the NORAD Santa Tracker.
JPD called to shooting, seeking person of interest
The shooting took place in the 300 block of State Street just after 3 a.m.
OPINION | Don’t think Christmas must be perfect
Thoughts about the desire for a perfect Christmas from Jonesboro Media Group President/General Manager Trey Stafford
The Candlelight Service: Jonesboro churches talk tradition
JRN reached out to a selection of churches in Jonesboro to get their take on the traditional Christmas Eve service.
Annual Santa Tracker is coming to JonesboroRightNow
NORAD's Santa Tracker program will watch Santa as he makes his annual trek around the world.
Woman faces DWI, felony endangerment charges after head-on crash in Jonesboro
Jonesboro police arrested a woman after they said she crashed head-on into another vehicle while driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit and an improperly secured child in the back seat.
Sanders allocates $100K in funding for severe storm, flooding relief
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order Tuesday granting additional funding for communities affected by April's severe storms and flooding.
Hytrol honored as U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher
Hytrol Conveyor Co. has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher's 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.
Salvation Army calls for help with Red Kettle Campaign
Red kettles will be at locations throughout Jonesboro up until Dec. 24.
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Jalen Hurts and the Eagles win their second NFC East title in a row by beating the Commanders 29-18
As the percussive horns of Stevie Wonder's "Sir Duke" filled the air, Philadelphia Eagles coach Nick Sirianni — wearing a black T-shirt bearing the words, "Been there, won that" — made the rounds in the locker room, offering hand clasps and back slaps to his players after they accomplished something that hadn't happened in two decades: win a second consecutive NFC East title.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Avatar: Fire and Ash’ launches with $88M domestically, $345M worldwide
"Avatar: Fire and Ash" opened with $345 million in worldwide sales, according to studio estimates Sunday, notching the second-best global debut of the year and potentially putting James Cameron on course to set yet more blockbuster records.
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Pop culture in 2025: A ring for Taylor, an ill-timed KissCam … and whatever ‘6-7’ means
From the inexplicable to the familiar, here's our annual, highly selective journey down pop culture memory lane.
