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5 days ago
Julia Wintner named director of Bradbury Art Museum at A-State
Julia Wintner, whose work bridges global contemporary art, community-engaged museum practice, and academic leadership, has been selected to serve as director.
5 days ago
Jonesboro Library to host free painting hour for teens
Teens are invited to join for a free painting hour, during which they will work with watercolor using a variety of new techniques.
5 days ago
Methodist Children’s Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro has announced when it will begin serving clients
The Methodist Children's Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro (MCBH-J) has announced it will begin serving clients the week of Jan. 19.
6 days ago
Jonesboro man held on $1M bond, accused of using fake Facebook Marketplace listings to rob multiple victims
According to the probable cause affidavit, on Dec. 24, 2025, a victim arrived at the Jonesboro Police Department to file a report of an attempted robbery.
6 days ago
Man accused of raping victim, given $200K bond
According to a probable cause affidavit officers met with a victim to obtain a detailed account of an incident that involved 29-year-old Terry Nicholas Mitchell.
6 days ago
Jonesboro man held on $150K bond, accused of telling juvenile to shoot at vehicle with people inside
Circuit Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause on Jan. 5 to charge 19-year-old Avion Jones.
6 days ago
Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card now available
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration today announced a “Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card” is now available.
6 days ago
Pets of the Week – Jan. 5
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
6 days ago
Arvest shares tips for creating a financial checklist for the New Year
The new year is here, which means many people will be making resolutions to improve their health and well-being.
1 week ago
Red Wolves Battle in Close Defeat Versus James Madison, 78-74
Matt Hayman led the team with a season-high 23 points and matched a career high with five three-pointers made
1 week ago
Lady Red Wolves Keep Rolling in Monroe
Senior guard Zyion Shannon reached a major career milestone late in the contest, becoming the newest member of the 1,000-point club
1 week ago
Work zone cameras will soon detect handheld device usage in Craighead County, throughout Arkansas
By mid-January, work zone cameras will detect when drivers are using a handheld device in a work zone, such as a cell phone.
1 week ago
Affidavit: Jonesboro man drove 100+ MPH in high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
Multiple agencies took part in a high-speed chase on New Year’s Day in Jonesboro, in which court documents said that the suspect drove over 100 miles per hour in a stolen vehicle.
1 week ago
Second suspect in deadly Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting arrested, given $5M bond
A second suspect faces multiple felony charges after police connected him to a Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting that left one person dead.
1 week ago
Lazzari Italian Oven announces permanent closure in Jonesboro
The Italian restaurant opened in 1995 and has been locally owned and run since.
1 week ago
Second Judicial District announces Bryan Davis as new drug task force commander
Commander Davis brings more than a decade of law enforcement experience to the role.
1 week ago
ASPSF awarded 129 scholarships in Craighead County last year; accepting applications for spring semester
The deadline to apply is Feb. 1 and recipients must be pursuing an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or professional certificate.
1 week ago
Fifth annual Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge set for Jan. 9-10
The fifth annual squirrel hunting competition has a weigh-in station in Jonesboro.
1 week ago
The green gray zone: The impact of kratom in Northeast Arkansas
A simple green powder marketed for "extra energy" has become a nightmare for two men.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro mother sentenced to 15 years in prison after 9,000+ fentanyl pills, among other drugs, found in home
A Jonesboro woman will spend over a decade in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and weapons charges.
