Local
12 hours ago
Fountain Square tenants look for new home as landlord looks to sell
All leases are set to terminate on Feb. 28 and demolition of the property will occur the following day.
13 hours ago
A-State women’s basketball nets seventh-straight win against ULM in conference opener
Behind a season-high 15 three-pointers, Arkansas State women's basketball earned its seventh straight win and opened conference play with a 79-58 victory over ULM
15 hours ago
Officers in Jonesboro off-duty shooting identified
JPD has identified the two officers involved in the off-duty shooting on Dec. 15.
16 hours ago
Warming centers will open in Jonesboro for freezing temperatures
Shelters will open when daytime temperatures are below freezing. JET will provide free transportation to and from the shelters.
18 hours ago
A-State records statement win at Texas State
Arkansas State men’s basketball pulled away late in the second half to secure an 89-70 conference-opening victory at Texas State on Wednesday night inside Strahan Arena.
23 hours ago
ASK THE EXPERT | Super V Drugs in Jonesboro breaks down some safe medication management strategies
According to an NIH survey, American adults under 65 take an average of 3.9 prescriptions per person, per year.
1 day ago
Motorcyclist admits to swallowing “eightball” of meth during high-speed chase in Jonesboro
A motorcyclist faces multiple felony charges after police said he fled a traffic stop in Jonesboro and later admitted to medics that he swallowed meth during the ordeal.
1 day ago
Mississippi County Hospital System, St. Bernards Healthcare strengthen rural health partnership
Mississippi County Hospital System and St. Bernards Healthcare announced a finalized agreement Wednesday for St. Bernards to manage two medical centers in Blytheville and Osceola.
2 days ago
Man held on $250K bond accused of raping underage victim in Jonesboro
Roger "Dylan" Shoemaker is being charged with rape of a person less than 14 years old.
2 days ago
JET trollies to offer rides through Christmas at the Park
Jonesboro Economical Transit (JET) buses will be offering rides on Dec. 20.
2 days ago
First Church of Jonesboro purchases building on Caraway Road
Haag Brown Commercial announced the sale which closed on Dec. 1.
2 days ago
Jonesboro City Council approves 2026 operating budget
The Jonesboro City Council approved the 2026 operating budget Tuesday night.
2 days ago
OPINION: Diet, activity, sleep, and mental wellness – Sleep, it’s a thing. Don’t ignore it.
This is the third in a four-part series on diet, activity, sleep, and mental wellness.
2 days ago
Potential purchase of former Citizens Bank land ‘essentially’ killed by Jonesboro city council
The resolution to purchase three lots of land, including property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood, was sent back to the Finance and Administration Council Committee.
2 days ago
Jonesboro Animal Services collecting dog food donations for community
The collection is part of the nationwide Operation Santa Paws which runs from Dec. 1 to 24.
3 days ago
Jonesboro Library hosts legal aid record sealing clinic
Registration is required to participate in this legal aid clinic.
3 days ago
A-State stands second in Bubas Cup Race through fall semester
The Sun Belt Conference announced Monday updated standings for the 2025-26 Vic Bubas Cup, the league’s all-sports award.
3 days ago
Pets of the Week – Dec. 15
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
4 days ago
Arkansas State Police investigating accidental shooting in Jonesboro
Arkansas State Police are investigating an accidental shooting that occurred in Jonesboro.
4 days ago
Fisher Street Community in Action preparing for Christmas toy giveaway
Donations for the giveaway are being accepted up until Dec. 18.
