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Report from a study of downtown jonesboro traffic to be presented to a jonesboro city council committee Tuesday night

7 days ago

One Lane Closure in Effect on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro

One lane of Main Street will be closed starting Monday for road painting.

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7 days ago

Pets of the Week // April 20

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

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7 days ago

AGFC Adjusts Fishing and Hunting Regulations Affecting Craighead County, Sets Waterfowl Season Dates

Local hunters and anglers in Craighead County will navigate a new regulatory landscape this season following the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) approval of a comprehensive overhaul to state code.

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7 days ago

A-State Secures Series at ULM as Martinez Slugs Two Homers

The Red Wolves secured the road series in a 4-1 Sunday afternoon win at Lou St. Amant Field.

1 week ago

Glory 104.3 F.M. to Host Prayer Breakfast Fundraiser in Jonesboro

A new voice of faith is preparing to hit the airwaves in Northeast Arkansas, and the community is invited to be part of the launch.

1 week ago

Top Journalism and Mass Communication Students Inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha

Eleven Arkansas State University students have been inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha honor society

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1 week ago

Red Wolves Drop Saturday Matchup With ULM

Arkansas State chipped away at the ULM lead throughout the game, but was walked off with the last out on the line Saturday afternoon by a score of 2-3 at Lou St. Amant Field.

1 week ago

‘Pack Day’ Returns April 25: A-State to Host Annual Spring Football Game and Baseball Game Versus Louisiana

Arkansas State fans will be able to get their first look at the 2026 Red Wolves football team at its annual Spring Game and cheer on the A-State baseball squad in a key conference match-up during the school’s annual “Pack Day."

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1 week ago

Jonesboro Man Accused of Burglarizing Ex-Girlfriend’s Home, Violating No-Contact Order

Court documents show that despite an active no-contact order stemming from a prior incident, a Jonesboro man was caught on camera burglarizing his ex-girlfriend’s home while she was away.

1 week ago

St. Bernards in Jonesboro Holds Ceremony Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors, Donation Recipients

St. Bernards held a ceremony Friday honoring those who donated organs and tissues, as well as recipients of those donations.

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1 week ago

Arkansas Health Care Association Celebrates Jonesboro School of Nursing Graduates

The ceremony marked the graduation of the first class of the AHCA School of Nursing, which aims to fill the gap in licensed practical nurse staffing in Arkansas.

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1 week ago

Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond After Allegedly Stealing Business’s Cash and Surveillance DVR

A Jonesboro man faces nearly 20 years in prison after police said he broke into a business last week, making off with cash and surveillance equipment.

EAST Students presenting Tornado Project

1 week ago

Jonesboro EAST Students Create Digital Map of City’s Tornado Shelters

A group of Jonesboro 4th graders is making sure finding a safe spot when severe weather strikes Northeast Arkansas is quick and easy.

1 week ago

St. Bernards Physician to be Featured on Science and Discovery Channels, Explain AFib Treatment

A St. Bernards physician will be featured as an expert on the Emmy-nominated and Telly-winning show "Tomorrow's World Today."

Volunteers under a red tent with 'Fisher Street Community in Action' banner, seated at a table with food trays in the background.

1 week ago

Fisher Street Community in Action to Host Annual Spring Fish Fry in Jonesboro

The Fisher Street Community in Action's annual spring fish fry is set for mid-May.

1 week ago

University College Recognizes Top Graduating Students for 2025-26

The top 2025-26 graduating students in University College at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars.

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1 week ago

Tractor Supply Announces Spring Demo Days and Yard & Garden Days at Northeast Arkansas Locations

Tractor Supply (TSC) is hosting a “try before you buy” event at all of its Arkansas locations on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. 

Signboard at a disc golf course showing the Jonesboro Open map and 'Disc Side of Heaven' championship course information.

1 week ago

Disc Golf Pro Tour Begins Friday in Jonesboro

The professional level has drawn 160 players from 34 states and 13 countries and will be taking place at the championship course at Disc Side of Heaven.

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1 week ago

Gov. Sanders Announces Appointments, 3 from Jonesboro

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced appointments to various boards and commissions on Thursday, with three appointees from Jonesboro.

1 week ago

Raising Cane’s in Jonesboro Announces Grand Opening Date

The grand opening for the Jonesboro location of Raising Cane's is soon approaching, the company announced Thursday.

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