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3 days ago
April Events at Jonesboro Foundation of Arts Stage, Too
Several free events are planned at the Foundation of Arts (FOA) Stage, Too venue in downtown Jonesboro throughout April.
3 days ago
Jonesboro’s Design Week Ended Thursday
A main topic of conversation at the closing open house was what could be introduced to Jonesboro to raise the city’s appeal.
4 days ago
The Spotlight | A Day in the Life of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters
"We live this intentional life here in Holy Angels, so that when we're able to go out and be with God's people, we're filled up and able to bring that out."
4 days ago
A-State Baseball Drops Series Opener at Troy
A-State continues the road series at Troy Friday night with first pitch set for 6 p.m.
4 days ago
St. Bernards Unveils New Heart and Vascular Clinic and Diagnostic Center in Paragould
Officials with St. Bernards unveiled a new heart and vascular clinic and diagnostic center at Paragould Medical Park on Thursday.
4 days ago
Jonesboro Police Department Warning of Scam
The Jonesboro Police Department is warning residents of a new scam.
4 days ago
Forrest City Man Held on $750K Bond Following High-Speed Chase Involving Handguns in Jonesboro
A Forrest City man is being held on a $750,000 bond after authorities said he led police on a high-speed chase through Jonesboro while armed with two handguns.
4 days ago
City Water and Light to Flush Water System in Jonesboro City Limits
Various areas within the city limits will be flushed from April 12 to 17.
4 days ago
DNA Match Leads To Arrest in $62K AC Theft at Jonesboro Construction Site
According to court documents, DNA evidence from blood left at a 2023 crime scene led to felony charges against a West Memphis man accused of stealing over $62,000 in air conditioning equipment from a Jonesboro construction site.
4 days ago
Arkansas State’s Season Ends in WNIT Fab 4 Against Marshall
Arkansas State fell in the Fab 4 of the WNIT to Marshall Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena.
5 days ago
Happy Birthday, Jonesboro Right Now!
Today, JRN has published over 5,700 articles, covering everything from critical crime and safety reports in Craighead County to high school sports scores and local business openings.
5 days ago
Lake City Grandfather Faces Felony Charges After Child Hospitalized for Meth Exposure and Burns
A Lake City man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after a judge found probable cause to charge him with exposing his grandchild to meth.
5 days ago
$500K Bond for Jonesboro Man Accused of Uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material Online
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found multiple instances of child sexual abuse material uploaded online.
5 days ago
Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages April 17
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events scheduled for all ages on April 17.
5 days ago
Arkansas Beef Council Launches 2026 Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest
Fans may submit one nomination per day per email address through April 30 at 11:59 p.m., giving burger lovers across the state the chance to rally behind their go‑to local spots.
5 days ago
A-State Announces New John A. Bobango / Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship
“I have always believed in cultivating leaders who uphold integrity, character and service,” Bobango said. “Supporting students at Arkansas State is a meaningful way to help strengthen those values in future generations.”
5 days ago
Family Crisis Center Announces April Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month
The Family Crisis Center, Inc., invites the community to participate in several impactful events throughout April.
6 days ago
1,067 Craighead votes cast in one-race runoff election
Senator Kim Hammer leading Bryan Norris for Secretary of State statewide Tuesday night
6 days ago
Red Wolves Battle in 11-9 Loss at Memphis
A-State mounted a valiant multi-inning comeback highlighted by six home runs
6 days ago
A-State’s Martinez Earns Sun Belt Player of the Week on Three-Home Run Weekend
The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that Arkansas State’s freshman catcher/infielder Derek Martinez was named Sun Belt Week 7 Conference Player of the Week.
