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3 days ago
Annual Friends of the Library Book Sale scheduled
The Friends of the Library will be holding its second annual FOL Book Sale later in November at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
3 days ago
Which candidates have filed for office in Craighead County?
As candidates begin filing for the March 3, 2026, Arkansas primary election, JRN has compiled a list of Craighead County candidate filings.
3 days ago
Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council accepting donations for annual MYAC Giving Tree, new Traveling Giving Tree
The Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council is now accepting donations for its second annual Giving Tree, as well as its new Traveling Giving Tree.
4 days ago
Arkansas Liberal Arts and Humanities Day to debut at State Capitol in November
The inaugural Arkansas Liberal Arts and Humanities Day will be held at the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday, Nov. 13, largely through the leadership of Arkansas State University representatives.
4 days ago
Little Caesars opens newest restaurant in Jonesboro
A new Little Caesars opened Tuesday in Jonesboro.
4 days ago
Affidavit: Man ran away from Jonesboro police station during conversation, arrested while hiding in home
A conversation with police quickly escalated after Jonesboro police said a man ran away from the police station, leading to him being found in another person’s home in hiding.
4 days ago
A-State women fall in season opener to Ball State
Arkansas State women’s basketball faced an early deficit and used a 20-0 run to take the lead, but the Red Wolves came up just short in a 68-66 opening-night setback to Ball State at First National Bank Arena.
4 days ago
A-State men’s basketball takes down Ohio in first game of Pannone era
The Arkansas State men’s basketball team (1-0, 0-0 SBC) erased a seven-point second half deficit to take down Ohio (0-1, 0-0 MAC) in an 89-85 victory on Monday night at The Convocation Center.
4 days ago
Sheriff’s race develops on first day of candidate filing
Previously announced candidate Jason Allen as well as Randy Eggers file as Republican candidates for Sheriff
4 days ago
Annie Camp Junior High EAST students prepare for 2025 EAST Feast
Annie Camp Junior High School EAST students are beginning preparations for the annual EAST Feast in December.
4 days ago
7th suspect arrested in connection with downtown Jonesboro fight
Another person has been arrested in connection with October’s downtown Jonesboro fight, making it the seventh arrest in the investigation.
5 days ago
Parkinson Voice Project ‘Speak Out!’ seeking participants; free speech therapy
The Department of Communication Disorders at Arkansas State University is the Speak Out! Therapy and Research Center in the state.
5 days ago
Pets of the Week Nov. 3
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
5 days ago
Craighead County to honor veterans through Operation Green Light
Craighead County is joining counties across the state and nation in participating in the National Association of Counties' Operation Green Light campaign, a visible effort to honor and support veterans.
5 days ago
ROTC to induct 3 members into Hall of Heroes during 29th annual ceremony
The Department of Military Science at Arkansas State University will induct three new members into the ROTC Hall of Heroes during its 29th annual ceremony.
6 days ago
A-State to host ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ competition to inspire young entrepreneurs
Arkansas State University’s Delta Center for Economic Development is encouraging high school students in the area to register for the upcoming Thrown to the Wolves competition,
6 days ago
ASPSF awards 59 fall 2025 scholarships to single parents from Craighead County
The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund announced its 99 Fall 2025 scholarship recipients, with 59 of them being from Craighead County.
6 days ago
KASU Radio to host Part Two of 2025 Fall Fund Drive
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is holding Fall Fund Drive 2025 Part Two beginning Monday, Nov. 3, through Friday, Nov. 14, on-air from 6 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday-Friday.
6 days ago
Red Wolf Football spoils Troy Homecoming
A-State recorded nine sacks enroute to a 23-10 victory on Saturday night at Veterans Memorial Stadium.
6 days ago
Christmas at the Park light display returns
The drive-through and walk-through light experience that has brought joy to thousands of families — will shine bright again in 2025 through a new partnership between Ground Crew and the City of Jonesboro.
