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Swept Away Janitorial presents check to Food Bank of NEA

3 days ago

Swept Away Janitorial Pledges $22,000 to Support Student Backpack Food Programs for the 2026-2027 School Year

The backpack program provides students with nutritious, easy-to-prepare food to take home over weekends and school breaks, helping ensure they have access to meals when school cafeterias are closed.

3 days ago

Committee Forwards Second Police Station Purchase, Loan Application to Full Jonesboro City Council

A resolution and an ordinance regarding purchasing a building to act as a second police station were forwarded to the full Jonesboro city council Tuesday by a committee.

4 days ago

City of Jonesboro Denies Variance Request for Tractor Supply Relocation

The variance sought to remove the requirement for a shared access point connecting the existing building and parking area to the adjacent lot to the south.

Kids find a water sprinkler to cool off

4 days ago

Arkansas Faces A Heat Wave That Could Make History

National Weather Service warns of potentially record-setting heat through at least Aug. 22 — and a “flash drought” could put additional strain on water supplies

4 days ago

Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro Reopens Following Building Stabilization

Main Street in downtown Jonesboro is reopening to vehicular traffic after initial shoring and stabilization efforts were completed at a damaged building.

4 days ago

Officials Break Ground on InnovAsian’s Frozen Food Manufacturing Facility in Jonesboro

Construction is set to begin soon on InnovAsian Cuisine's new frozen food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, as officials broke ground on the building Tuesday.

4 days ago

Young Woman Sues ASP Trooper After Traffic Stop Punch Near Manila

18-year-old Alisa Hackett alleges excessive force after Manila-area arrest; ASP says it has no statement.

4 days ago

Craighead County Detention Center Officer Terminated, Arrested for Sexual Assault

A detention center officer at the Craighead County Sheriff's Office has been terminated.

4 days ago

A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine Officially Opens

"Here, future veterinarians will discover their calling, faculty will advance knowledge, and graduates will strengthen communities across Arkansas."

4 days ago

‘Extreme Safety’ Campaign Urges Drivers to Put Safety First as Students Return to School

The campaign encourages motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to practice safe behaviors during the busy back-to-school season when more children are walking and biking.

4 days ago

Connected NEA to Celebrate Grand Opening of Jonesboro Location

An organization will be celebrating its grand opening in Jonesboro in September.

5 days ago

Back to College Resources and Information

List of resources for first-time students, as well as some helpful reminders for returning students at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro's public university.

5 days ago

$150K Bond Set for Convicted Felon Accused in Jonesboro Apartment Shooting

A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police said he fired shots into occupied homes and vehicles late last month.

5 days ago

Leadership Jonesboro Celebrates 40th Graduating Class

Graduates were joined by friends, family members, distinguished guests, and representatives from the businesses and organizations they represent.

5 days ago

Two Arrested After Paragould Traffic Stop Yields 130g of Meth, Multiple Narcotics

A Paragould man and woman are behind bars after police say a minor traffic violation led to a significant seizure of illegal narcotics.

5 days ago

Hiring for Jonesboro Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Ongoing, Restaurant Targeting Fall Opening

"We're about halfway towards our goal of what we'd like," said Andrew DiPippa, regional operating manager of the McJunkins Restaurant Group. "The hiring has been tremendous so far, and Jonesboro has proven ready for our restaurant to be there."

6 days ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Gruber and Roscoe

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

Road closure sign: orange barricade with traffic cones and a bold 'ROAD CLOSURE' text overlay; logo in the top-right corner.

6 days ago

Temporary Closure Scheduled on Highway 18 in Craighead County

Weather permitting, the closures will allow crews to construct a box culvert.

7 days ago

Registration Now Open for 2026 Great Arkansas Cleanup

The campaign runs Saturday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 31, bringing together volunteers from across the state to improve the places they live, work, and play.

A-State’s First Vet Students Put on White Coats, Make History

1 week ago

A-State’s First Vet Students Put on White Coats, Make History

Inaugural class of College of Veterinary Medicine begins building a legacy that will outlive their own four-year journey

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Latin music stars Marc Anthony, Luis Fonsi, Chayanne, Feid, Jay Wheeler and many more will perform at an international benefit concert livestreamed from Miami on Sunday to raise money for those impacted by devastating earthquakes in Venezuela and Colombia.

4 days ago in Entertainment

Ultrarare Nintendo Mario game cartridges discovered in Wisconsin

A few years ago, a pop culture store owner in Wisconsin mentioned to Jason Ganos, a well-known Nintendo game collector, that he had a box of Super Mario cartridges that had been sitting in storage for years. It stopped Ganos in his tracks.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

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