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4 days ago
Upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas
With autumn in the air, JRN has compiled a list of ongoing and upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas.
4 days ago
Pets of the Week Sept. 22
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
4 days ago
Barnes announces re-election for Craighead County quorum court
Garrett Barnes has announced his re-election for Justice of the Peace District 2.
5 days ago
Northeast Arkansas District Fair full opening Monday
After three-day midway preview, the full six-day fair runs Monday through Saturday
6 days ago
UPDATE | Jonesboro police respond to shots fired calls at NEA District Fair
Jonesboro police responded to shots fired calls at the Northeast Arkansas District Fair Saturday night.
6 days ago
$100K bond for Jonesboro sex offender accused of failing to comply with reporting requirements
A Jonesboro sex offender was arrested after police said she had been living near a park and daycare.
6 days ago
Affidavit: Multiple drugs, firearms seized from Jonesboro man’s home during investigation
A Jonesboro man was given a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found large quantities of drugs and numerous firearms inside his home.
6 days ago
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County at the beginning of October.
6 days ago
BAM to host monthly artist talks coinciding with exhibitions this fall
Bradbury Art Museum (BAM) will continue to host artist talks on campus over the next three months in conjunction with its fall semester exhibitions.
7 days ago
Jonesboro road to temporarily close starting Sept. 22
A Jonesboro road will be closed starting next week for a sewer improvement project.
1 week ago
Jonesboro man accused of sexual extortion, stalking given $100K bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash-only bond after police said he posted nude photos of a victim online and threatened to share more unless they got back together.
1 week ago
Jonesboro man accused of attacking woman and son
A Jonesboro man faces domestic battering charges after police said he hit his son’s mother and attempted to strike the child, prompting the woman to fire a gun in the air to protect the child.
1 week ago
First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro to host Pet Blessing in October
First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro is inviting the community to a Pet Blessing to take place in October.
1 week ago
Marybeth Byrd performs concert at Jonesboro library
"American Idol" and "The Voice" finalist Marybeth Byrd performed a free outdoor concert at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Thursday night.
1 week ago
Highland man killed in Thursday morning crash in Craighead County
A crash on State Highway 18/County Road 575 on Thursday morning resulted in the death of one person and another person being injured.
1 week ago
Jury acquits Harrisburg man of rape, sexual assault
The 2023 case tried over a three-day period
1 week ago
Police investigate 2nd Thursday shooting
One person reportedly in custody, investigation underway
1 week ago
Crews battle evening fire at Jonesboro golf course, no injuries reported
An investigation is underway after a fire destroyed the clubhouse at a Jonesboro golf course Wednesday night.
1 week ago
Distinguished Alumni for 2025 named at A-State
The Arkansas State University Alumni Association will recognize six outstanding graduates as Distinguished Alumni during the 2025 Homecoming celebration.
1 week ago
Jonesboro police investigating Thursday afternoon shooting
The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a shooting incident that occurred Thursday afternoon.
