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17,000+ Ballots Cast in Craighead County Early Voting
JRN has the latest numbers for the early voting period of the 2026 general election in Craighead County.
Election Day is Today: A Final Checklist Before Casting Your Vote
JRN has info on voter requirements and locations where you can cast your vote here.
Rotary Club of Jonesboro to Host Executive Director of the National Cold War Center
Ostermann is a world-renowned expert on the Cold War and a professor at the University of Maryland.
Paragould Man Accused of Threatening to ‘Shoot Everyone’ at Local Bar
A Paragould man was arrested early Sunday morning after police said he threatened to shoot patrons in a local bar's parking lot.
Overnight Road Closures Planned for Caraway Road Expansion Project in Jonesboro
Motorists are encouraged to monitor the digital message boards located at both ends of the project area along Caraway Road for updated closure information and scheduling changes.
Heritage Sites Hosts Third Round of Public Meetings on Proposed Arkansas NHA
The meetings, scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 4 – 6, will present the findings and recommendations of the draft feasibility study and provide opportunities for public discussion and comment before the study is finalized.
JHS Science Olympiad Connects Students to Science Pathways
From identifying bugs and leaves to determining the daily sources of disease people interact with, the Olympiad provided different pathways for students to explore a plethora of scientific studies.
A-State Falls in Hard-Fought Matchup Versus Ragin’ Cajuns, 2-1
Kennedy Horn was responsible for the Scarlet & Black’s lone goal in the contest while Maddy Tapley led the team with three shots.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
2 weeks ago in National
Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater
A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume
Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."
2 weeks ago in National
November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos
National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.
JRN Pets of the Week: Jake and Bobbi
In this week’s spotlight, we have the adventurous Jake and playful yet shy Bobbi, both just waiting to find their furever home.
Wimpy Selected for Inaugural Oxford AI Governance Program for Social Scientists
Wimpy called the session at Oxford a “structured retraining for working scholars.”
Library Partners with Keep Jonesboro Beautiful for Litter Kit Distribution
Community members can pick up litter kits beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy
Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.
Video Shows Apparent Fight Involving Customers, Employees at Jonesboro McDonald’s
Police dispatch records indicate a manager reported employees were attacked and the restaurant's lobby was damaged
Jonesboro Man Accused of Stealing Mail from 38 Victims in Apartment Complex, Held on $100K Bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found him inside a stranger's apartment with dozens of pieces of stolen mail and a post office key.
$2.6M Grant Awarded to A-State to Research, Improve Animal Health
A-State is one of 36 universities nationwide to receive funding through the research facilities program.
A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy
As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.
