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Jonesboro woman accused of setting home on fire
A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she intentionally set fire to a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
3 weeks ago in World
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy says progress in US-led peace talks is ‘quite solid’
Initial drafts of U.S. proposals for a peace deal between Ukraine and Russia meet many of Kyiv's demands, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Monday, although he suggested that neither side in the almost four-year war is likely to get everything it wants in talks on reaching a settlement.
3 weeks ago in National
Hundreds mourn Brown University sophomore Ella Cook, killed in campus shooting
A Brown University sophomore who was killed in an attack at the Rhode Island university was remembered Monday as "smart, confident, curious, kind, principled, brave," at a funeral in her home state of Alabama.
JPD wins Jonesboro Food Drive Face-Off
The results of the city-wide food drive that ended earlier in December are in.
A-State volleyball lands school-record 4 CSC Academic All-District selections
College Sports Communicators announced its 2025 Academic All-District Volleyball Team, which features a school-record four representatives from Arkansas State.
Family medicine specialist Dr. Michael Tedder expands primary care options at St. Bernards
St. Bernards Healthcare announced the arrival of family medicine specialist Dr. Michael Tedder.
Red Wolf Women Close out Home Stand With Win over South Alabama
Crislyn Rose and Zyion Shannon totaled 14 points each to lead Arkansas State to a 74-61 over South Alabama
A-State Men Power Past Southern Miss
Arkansas State men’s basketball completed a four-game road trip with a 93-86 victory at Southern Miss
Jonesboro mother arrested after test shows baby was exposed to ‘high levels’ of cocaine and meth
Court documents state that a Jonesboro mother had exposed her three-month-old baby to multiple illicit substances and previously refused to surrender the baby to social workers.
What is closed for Christmas in Craighead County?
With Christmas quickly approaching, JRN has compiled a list of closures across Craighead County.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Los Angeles Angels settles lawsuit with family of pitcher Tyler Skaggs over fatal overdose
The Los Angeles Angels reached a confidential settlement Friday in a lawsuit over the drug overdose death of pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Judge nixes conviction of one of two men found guilty of killing Run-DMC’s Jam Master Jay
A judge Friday voided the conviction of one of the two men found guilty of the 2002 killing of Run-D.M.C. star Jam Master Jay, ruling that there wasn't enough evidence that the man had a motive to kill the hip-hop luminary.
3 weeks ago in National
Justice Department begins releasing long-awaited files tied to Epstein sex trafficking investigation
The Justice Department on Friday began releasing its files on Jeffrey Epstein, a convicted sex offender and wealthy financier known for his connections to some of the world's most influential people, including Donald Trump, who as president had tried to keep the files sealed.
Affidavit: Jonesboro police seize over 400 grams of drugs, including meth and fentanyl, in traffic stop
Jonesboro police said a routine traffic stop on Sunday resulted in the seizure of substantial amounts of meth and fentanyl.
Crowley’s Ridge Development Council has opened LIHEAP applications for select households
Applications for the Crowley's Ridge Development Council's winter utility assistance program have opened for qualifying households.
Winter item drive will be conducted at A-State women’s basketball game on Saturday
A-State will be collecting winter hats, scarves, and gloves during Saturday's game to benefit the Warm & Loved program.
Tops Bar-B-Q & Burgers announces plan to open location in Jonesboro
The grand opening celebration will be in mid-January.
Six months later: The impact of downtown Jonesboro’s commercial truck ordinance
The ordinance, passed on June 17, was intended to redirect large truck traffic away from downtown Jonesboro.
Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedules for holidays
Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules starting next week due to the Christmas and New Year's holidays.
3 weeks ago in Sports
LeBron James cites ‘Luka magic’ as Doncic has 45-point triple-double
LeBron James was in awe of "Luka magic" after Luka Doncic had 45 points, 14 assists and 11 rebounds in his fifth triple-double of the season in a 143-135 win over the Utah Jazz on Thursday night.
