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Jonesboro man faces multiple charges in connection to multiple Christmas Day vehicle break-ins

A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police connected him to multiple break-ins that occurred on Christmas Day.

1 week ago

Second suspect arrested after Jonesboro home search reveals multiple drugs and firearms

Judge Chris Thyer found probable cause Dec. 31 to charge 27-year-old Courtland Danny Blake.

1 week ago

Lake City Fire Department hosts regional live burn training event

Firefighters in Northeast Arkansas came to Lake City to learn more about fire dynamics and experience high-heat scenarios inside a mobile burn facility.

2 weeks ago

A Look Back: The Stories of 2025

JRN shares the top stories by metrics as well as staff picks for 2025.

2 weeks ago

Arvest Bank warns of video call scams

Arvest Bank is warning the public about a rise in scams involving unsolicited video calls.

2 weeks ago

A-State ends 2025 with win versus Arkansas Tech

The win extends the Red Wolves’ home winning streak against non-conference opponents to 14 games.

2 weeks ago

Crislyn Rose Named Sun Belt Player of the Week

Junior guard Crislyn Rose was named the week 8 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week for her efforts at Arkansas.

2 weeks ago

Pets of the Week – Dec. 30

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

2 weeks ago

OPINION: Our hopes for the New Year

To celebrate 2026, the team at JMG and JonesboroRightNow is sharing their hopes for the New Year.

2 weeks ago

St. Bernards physicians honor hospitalist Dr. Jon Thompson for exceptional care in 2025

Physicians practicing within the St. Bernards Healthcare system awarded Dr. Jon Thompson their 2025 Living The Mission Physician Award.

2 weeks ago

$5M bond set for suspect in deadly Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting

Mario Jashon Stafford is being held on a $5 million cash/surety bond after deadly Christmas Eve shooting.

2 weeks ago

What’s closed for the New Year’s holiday in Craighead County?

JRN has compiled a list of closures for New Year's across Craighead County.

2 weeks ago

A-State men’s basketball unveils remaining 2025-26 schedule themes and promotions

Arkansas State Athletics unveiled themes and promotions for the remaining 2025-26 men’s basketball home games.

2 weeks ago

City of Jonesboro named 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award winner

The City of Jonesboro has been named a 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award recipient.

2 weeks ago

Strong wind knocks out power, causes damage

52-mph wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro airport.

2 weeks ago

Lady Red Wolves win 9th straight, Beat Arkansas

The win was A-State's first win over Arkansas since the 2005 WNIT and first win in Fayetteville in program history

2 weeks ago

Where to celebrate New Year’s in Jonesboro

JRN has compiled a list of New Year's events in Jonesboro as 2026 draws near.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro’s Park Ranger program honored with Trendsetter recognition

The City of Jonesboro next month will receive a Trendsetter award in Tourism, Development and Creative Culture for its Park Ranger program.

2 weeks ago

Arrest made in connection with Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting

Mario Jashon Stafford, 29, was arrested in connection with the shooting after an investigation by officers.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Library to host New Year’s events

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting kids of all ages to celebrate the new year.

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