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5 hours ago in National, Trending

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

4 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, News

Valentine’s Day events across Craighead County

valentine's day hearts

Love is in the air, and JRN has made a list of Valentine's Day events across Craighead County to help you celebrate.

9 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County awards grant to Together We Foster

four women hold check for $10,000

Together We Foster has locations that serve multiple counties in Northeast Arkansas, including both Craighead and Greene counties.

10 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News

Delta National Small Prints Exhibition opens, 2026 purchase awards announced

Juror Ann Johnson selected prints to receive purchase awards. The award-winning art pieces become part of BAM's permanent collection.

12 hours ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.