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1 week ago in Lifestyle
The daily habits that have the biggest impact on healthy aging
Fatty15 reports that healthy aging relies on consistent daily habits such as a nutritious diet, regular physical activity, sufficient sleep, stress management, and social connections.
New Christian and Gospel Radio Station to Hit Jonesboro Airwaves Dec. 6
Glory 104.3 FM prepares for midnight sign-on, bringing a new voice of faith, hope and inspiration to Northeast Arkansas with a community worship celebration and ribbon cutting by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce
19th Annual ‘Fill the Food Bank’ Aims to Provide 400K Meals Across Northeast Arkansas
Help the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas combat food insecurity in the region by giving back during Fill the Food Bank.
Curtis Hitt to be Second Judicial District, Division 4 Circuit Judge
Curtis Hitt will be the next circuit judge of Division 4 in the Second Judicial District.
Brookland Voters Approve Restructuring Bonds to Pay for More City Improvement Projects
Voters approved restructuring and refinancing the City of Brookland's municipal bonds, which will go toward paying for several projects throughout the city.
Voters Approve Measure to Combine Craighead County Collector and Treasurer Offices
Two Craighead County government offices will become one after voters approved combining the offices of the collector and treasurer.
Jonesboro Voters Reject 5/8-Cent Public Safety Tax
The measure, driven by the Safety First for Jonesboro committee, sought to generate an estimated $16 million to $17 million annually.
FINAL NUMBERS: Craighead County 2026 General Election Results
Final results for the 2026 general election have arrived. JRN has the latest numbers here.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players
Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.
2 weeks ago in National
A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day
President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.
Dooley Steps Down as A-State Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Dooley, named A-State’s fifth all-time head women’s soccer coach on Jan. 12, 2015, recently completed his 12th season with the Red Wolves in 2026.
Arvest Foundation Awards $6.5K Grant to the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation
The grant will go to the Auxiliary Mammogram Fund, which provides mammography services for uninsured and underinsured women who may otherwise not be able to afford screening service.
Jonesboro Nonprofit Launching Food Pantry to Help Students, Hosting Food Drive to Fill Shelves
A Jonesboro nonprofit is preparing to launch a food pantry to help public school students in Craighead County, and it needs the community's help to stock its shelves.
POLLS CLOSED: JRN Tracking 2026 General Election Results
Polls are officially closed across Craighead County. Keep your screens refreshed as JRN tracks results for the 2026 general election here.
Red Wolves Outlast Toledo in Season-Opening Test, 71-70
The Red Wolves improved to 14-3 all-time in season openers inside First National Bank Arena and have recorded 15 consecutive home wins against non-conference opponents dating back to 2023-24.
Police: Man Faces Felony Battery Charge Following Jonesboro Altercation That Left Another Man in Coma
A Corning man is facing a felony battery charge after police said an early Saturday morning altercation in Jonesboro left another man in a medically induced coma.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games
Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17
Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls
The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.
Red Wolves’ Season Opens with 74-84 Defeat at Ball State
Arkansas State (0-1) chased Ball State (1-0) throughout the game but was unable to match the Cardinals in the season opener Monday night at Worthen Arena.
