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Red Wolf Boulevard Starbucks set to close

The Starbucks located on Red Wolf Boulevard is set to close at the end of the week, according to multiple reports.

4 hours ago

Upcoming Halloween events in Craighead County

With October right around the corner, JRN has compiled a list of upcoming family-friendly Halloween events in Craighead County.

8 hours ago

A-State to celebrate Disability Awareness Month with events and art exhibit

Arkansas State University will recognize Disability Awareness Month in October with a series of events hosted by the Department of Access and Accommodation Services.

24 hours ago

Parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies Magnet Elementary School celebrates school improvement

Excitement filled the air Thursday morning as Jonesboro Public Schools held a special parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies (HWES) Magnet Elementary School for earning a high rating in education quality.

1 day ago

Craighead County Veterans Treatment Court celebrates graduation milestone

The Craighead County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated two milestones on Thursday: graduating its largest class to date with six participants and honoring two graduates who completed the program in record time.

1 day ago

Jonesboro Fire Department boosts emergency response with in-house EMT training program

The Jonesboro Fire Department is making sure its firefighters are also able to provide immediate care during an emergency through a training program.

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JFD says structure fire last week was ‘act of arson’

The Jonesboro Fire Department said that a structure fire last week was an act of arson.

1 day ago

Neighborhood Cleanup for October scheduled

The Neighborhood Cleanup for October has been scheduled.

1 day ago

RESTORE Hub to host Transition Symposium for special educators

The RESTORE Hub at Arkansas State University will host a Transition Symposium for Arkansas special education educators in October.

2 days ago

Jonesboro man accused of stealing over $62K in check forgery scheme

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he stole more than $62,000 from a business he was working at by forging and cashing customer checks.

2 days ago

$750K bond given to man accused of raping child on multiple occasions

A man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after Jonesboro police said he raped a child on multiple occasions.

2 days ago

A-State men’s basketball finalizes 2025-26 non-conference schedule

The 2025-26 non-conference schedule for the A-State men's basketball team has been finalized.

2 days ago

Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival updates

With the 2025 Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival this weekend, BBQ Fest chairman Tim McCall gave some last-minute updates regarding road closures and new entertainment.

2 days ago

Hemingway novel focus of upcoming reading retreat at A-State Heritage Site; scholarships available

HMPEC will host its next reading retreat from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The retreat will be followed by a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.  

3 days ago

Craighead County Community Foundation awards over $48K in grants to nonprofits

The Craighead County Community Foundation announced the 2025 Giving Tree Grant recipients during an award ceremony on Tuesday morning.

3 days ago

First National Bank Arena to go fully cashless Oct. 1

First National Bank Arena will be a fully cashless venue beginning Oct. 1.

3 days ago

Tornado siren in Jonesboro down for repairs

A tornado siren is temporarily down for repairs.

3 days ago

A-State to host Lab Safety Awareness Week with live demonstrations

Every day, students at Arkansas State University are immersed in educational experiences to prepare them for their future careers. Many of those experiences are spent in laboratories across campus. 

4 days ago

Upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas

With autumn in the air, JRN has compiled a list of ongoing and upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas.

4 days ago

Pets of the Week Sept. 22

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.

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