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3 hours ago
$250K bond set for Jonesboro man accused of rape
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped an intoxicated person.
4 hours ago
FOA to host 2 sessions of Breakfast with Ballerinas this year
The Foundation of Arts will be holding two separate sessions of Breakfast with Ballerinas this year, giving little dancers another chance to meet some of the FOA’s ballerinas and enjoy some breakfast.
5 hours ago
Jonesboro sex offender accused of uploading child sexual abuse material online
A Jonesboro sex offender is facing multiple felony charges after police said he had uploaded child sexual abuse material online.
6 hours ago
3 arrested in connection to downtown Jonesboro fight
An investigation into a fight that occurred in downtown Jonesboro earlier this month has resulted in the arrests of three people.
8 hours ago
Bluegrass Monday welcomes Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers
Gary Brewer and the Kentucky Ramblers will perform a concert of bluegrass music on Oct. 27 as part of KASU's Bluegrass Monday concert series.
9 hours ago
Police investigate threat made to Riverside High School, 1 person detained
Authorities investigated an online threat made to Riverside High School, and a person had been detained, the district said.
10 hours ago
Art + Design department plans Halloween Arts Bash at Windgate Center
Offering a creative and family-friendly way to celebrate Halloween, the Department of Art + Design at Arkansas State University will host its seventh annual Halloween Arts Bash on Oct. 31.
11 hours ago
ASP Highway Safety Office launches campaign to discourage distracted driving
The Arkansas State Police Highway Safety Office on Oct. 17 launched the statewide distracted driving campaign: "Put the Phone Away or Pay."
1 day ago
A-State receives National Science Foundation instrument grant
Arkansas State University received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation award to support research by utilizing a highly advanced research instrument.
1 day ago
Sloan selected for St. Jude national predoctoral research symposium
An Arkansas State University student has been selected to participate in the prestigious St. Jude National Symposium for Predoctoral Research this week in Memphis.
1 day ago
Learn about green infrastructure at KJB’s Green-Up Jonesboro event
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful is inviting Jonesboro residents to the Green-up Jonesboro Sip-and-Share next Thursday.
1 day ago
International Studies among 10 schools chosen for Arkansas shade trees program
A hands-on lesson in science and community responsibility is taking root at a Jonesboro school with help from a state program.
1 day ago
Affidavit: Brookland mother left one-year-old son unattended in bathtub, found dead 14 minutes later
A Brookland mother is facing a felony manslaughter charge for her one-year-old son's death, after police said he was left unattended in a bathtub for 14 minutes.
2 days ago
Red Wolf Renaissance Fair to return to Jonesboro in November
Fantasy and history will collide next month as the Red Wolf Renaissance Fair returns to Craighead Forest Park for the second year to raise awareness for red wolf conservation.
2 days ago
Going viral, or bacterial? Sick season is clocking in
Cooler weather brings common ailments. Limiting germ exposure, staying up to date with available vaccines, and knowing what products you need to help relieve symptoms is essential.
3 days ago
Arkansas Glass Container Corporation announces leadership changes
The Arkansas Glass Container Corporation announced Tuesday that Sid Rosenbaum is its new CEO and chairman of its Board of Directors, and that Jordan Rosenbaum is its new vice chairman.
3 days ago
Wreck in Jonesboro closes 4 lanes
A motor vehicle accident in Jonesboro has left multiple lanes closed.
3 days ago
FOA art contest aiming to inspire Jonesboro projects through new category
An art contest is challenging local artists to look beyond the canvas and envision a more beautiful Jonesboro through a new category.
3 days ago
Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K to benefit Jonesboro Church Health Center
Hytrol and Dan’s Health Club will once again be hosting the 2025 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K next month, benefitting the Jonesboro Church Health Center.
4 days ago
Pets of the Week Oct. 13
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
