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Cash Woman Faces 55 Counts of Forgery in Business Fraud Case, $23K+ in Losses
A woman faces multiple counts of forgery after police said an internal audit revealed more than 50 falsified invoices used to defraud a local business, resulting in over $23,000 in losses.
Suspect in Violent Jonesboro Burglary Held on $100K Bond, Faces Life in Prison
According to police, the suspect broke into a home, assaulted a victim, and resisted arrest during another attempted burglary.
Jonesboro Pets of the Week // May 18
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week".
2 weeks ago in Trending, World
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury
Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back fashion.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mitchell scores 26 and the Cavaliers rout the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to reach the East finals
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year
Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.
2 weeks ago in World
Italy’s foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians dead in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives, four days after they were reported missing.
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Concert Series: The Baritone Jazz Junction
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced a special live performance as part of its 2026 Concert Series featuring The Baritone Jazz Junction, presented by The Baritone Foundation.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
Jonesboro Opens Applications for Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council
MYAC is a commitment to active service for youth chosen to take part. Selected members participate in a wide range of initiatives designed to build professional skills while providing tangible benefits to the region.
Red Wolves Fall Short of Sun Belt Tournament
Arkansas State finishes 11th in conference standings despite national ranking, signature wins, and major momentum under second-year coach Mike Silva
KASU to Host 69th Birthday Party and Giving Event
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is celebrating its 69th birthday with two fundraising events.
Red Wolves Drop Friday Night Contest at South Alabama
Arkansas State left runners lonely on the base path in the 2-7 Friday night loss to South Alabama at Eddie Stanky Field.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Gotterup posts lowest score and Scheffler survives rough start in wind-swept PGA Championship
Chris Gotterup had enough Jersey toughness to handle the cold wind and treacherous greens Friday in the PGA Championship and then poured it on at the end with three straight birdies, giving him a 5-under 65 for the low round of the tournament.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader
The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book
Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.
