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3 days ago

ASK THE EXPERT: After the winter storm Roof Raiders is ready to help 

After the recent winter storm that swept across our area, now is the time to check on the condition of your roof. 

3 days ago

Arkansas State responds to recent reports of “hateful and deeply inappropriate behavior” on campus

A-State Chancellor Todd Shields released a statement Sunday evening in response to reports of "hateful and deeply inappropriate behavior" on campus.

3 days ago

Area school leaders weigh Monday classes after weeklong weather shutdown

Leaders across Northeast Arkansas are spending Sunday closely monitoring road conditions as they consider whether classes can safely resume on Monday

4 days ago

A-State drops matchup with Marshall

Matt Hayman led the team with 17 points and four three-pointers

4 days ago

Monday last day to register to vote in March 3 primary election

Voter registration applications are available at the Craighead County Clerk’s Office and other locations

5 days ago

Affidavit: Jonesboro mother admitted to throwing child, hitting him with board

A Jonesboro woman who initially claimed she slipped in the snow while holding her young child is being held on a $250,000 cash-only bond.

5 days ago

A-State breaks ground on baseball Player Development Center

"I don't think you can comprehend what this means to our baseball program."

5 days ago

Jonesboro man accused of domestic battering after children found injured

A welfare check led to a Jonesboro man's arrest after police said two children were found with extensive injuries.

5 days ago

Jonesboro sanitation routes to resume normal schedules next week

Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will return to normal schedules next week after being delayed due to icy conditions.

5 days ago

$750K bond for Lake City man accused of meth trafficking near city parks

District Judge David Boling found probable cause on Jan. 30 to charge 38-year-old Marshall Irvin Williams.

5 days ago

4th annual Darwin Day to be held in February at A-State 

This year, the Darwin Day activities at Arkansas State University kick off with an exhibit at A-State Museum.

5 days ago

Community invited to help shape Jonesboro’s future

Plan Jonesboro kicks off with open house to be held on Feb. 12 at Earl Bell Community Center

6 days ago

Hope Found of NEA selected as recipient of $30K Rising Nonprofit grant

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas is set to expand its prevention and advocacy services after securing a significant grant.

6 days ago

A-State physical therapist assistant student has perfect score on national exam

Practice makes perfect, the old saying goes, and no one knows that better than Dillinger Carr, a physical therapy student at Arkansas State University.

6 days ago

Johnny Cash to be celebrated in Roots and Rhythm Bus Tour 

The bus tour will honor and celebrate the "man in black" ahead of what would have been his 94th birthday.

6 days ago

NYITCOM at A-State announces partnership with ‘SOFtoSOM’

The Jonesboro-based medical school has formed an official partnership with ‘SOFtoSOM,’ an organization that helps military veterans who are interested in pursuing medical education.

6 days ago

Red Wolves surge past Panthers in midday clash

Arkansas State stifled the Georgia State offense to their fifth-lowest point total of the season Thursday afternoon at the Georgia State Convocation Center, winning 69-61.

7 days ago

Jonesboro Police and Fire Departments open doors for citizen’s academy applications

The academies offer hands-on programs designed to take residents out of the “observer” role and into the thick of operations.

7 days ago

A-State falls in hard-fought matchup versus Old Dominion

Arkansas State men’s basketball attempted to rally from a double-digit deficit versus Old Dominion.

1 week ago

Work continuing on clearing Jonesboro, Craighead County roads in aftermath of wintry precipitation

"Everybody bear with us. We're doing the best we can, and we'll get it off as quick as we can."

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6 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."

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

Valentine’s Day events across Craighead County

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

10 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

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

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

12 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.

13 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.