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1 day ago
Election Day is Today: A Final Checklist Before Casting Your Vote
JRN has info on voter requirements and locations where you can cast your vote here.
2 days ago
Rotary Club of Jonesboro to Host Executive Director of the National Cold War Center
Ostermann is a world-renowned expert on the Cold War and a professor at the University of Maryland.
2 days ago
Paragould Man Accused of Threatening to ‘Shoot Everyone’ at Local Bar
A Paragould man was arrested early Sunday morning after police said he threatened to shoot patrons in a local bar's parking lot.
2 days ago
Overnight Road Closures Planned for Caraway Road Expansion Project in Jonesboro
Motorists are encouraged to monitor the digital message boards located at both ends of the project area along Caraway Road for updated closure information and scheduling changes.
2 days ago
Heritage Sites Hosts Third Round of Public Meetings on Proposed Arkansas NHA
The meetings, scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 4 – 6, will present the findings and recommendations of the draft feasibility study and provide opportunities for public discussion and comment before the study is finalized.
2 days ago
JHS Science Olympiad Connects Students to Science Pathways
From identifying bugs and leaves to determining the daily sources of disease people interact with, the Olympiad provided different pathways for students to explore a plethora of scientific studies.
2 days ago
A-State Falls in Hard-Fought Matchup Versus Ragin’ Cajuns, 2-1
Kennedy Horn was responsible for the Scarlet & Black’s lone goal in the contest while Maddy Tapley led the team with three shots.
2 days ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Jake and Bobbi
In this week’s spotlight, we have the adventurous Jake and playful yet shy Bobbi, both just waiting to find their furever home.
3 days ago
Wimpy Selected for Inaugural Oxford AI Governance Program for Social Scientists
Wimpy called the session at Oxford a “structured retraining for working scholars.”
3 days ago
Library Partners with Keep Jonesboro Beautiful for Litter Kit Distribution
Community members can pick up litter kits beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
3 days ago
Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy
Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.
3 days ago
Video Shows Apparent Fight Involving Customers, Employees at Jonesboro McDonald’s
Police dispatch records indicate a manager reported employees were attacked and the restaurant's lobby was damaged
4 days ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Stealing Mail from 38 Victims in Apartment Complex, Held on $100K Bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found him inside a stranger's apartment with dozens of pieces of stolen mail and a post office key.
4 days ago
$2.6M Grant Awarded to A-State to Research, Improve Animal Health
A-State is one of 36 universities nationwide to receive funding through the research facilities program.
4 days ago
A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy
As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.
4 days ago
Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field
Blazer fans earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale
5 days ago
Suspect Arrested During Nettleton STEAM Incident Faces Charges in Separate Robbery Case
One of the men arrested during a multi-agency police response near the Nettleton STEAM school last week also faces charges in connection to a separate robbery.
5 days ago
A-State Football Alum Blaise Taylor’s Murder Conviction to be Featured in ’48 Hours’ Special
The episode airs Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. on KJNB, Paramount+ and CBS News 24/7.
5 days ago
Tickets on Sale for FOA’s Breakfast with Ballerinas
Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts' longstanding fundraiser, Breakfast with Ballerinas.
5 days ago
City of Jonesboro Secures Over $1M BRIC Grant for Lost Creek Flood Mitigation Project
The grant will fund detailed engineering and design plans for improvements to approximately 4.27 miles of the Lost Creek channel.
