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2 weeks ago

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asks Jonesboro residents for used Christmas trees

The addition of a few firs or cedars left from holiday cheer can add cover for fish and create a fishing hot spot for anglers. 

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

2 weeks ago

One Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion jackpot

A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner

3 weeks ago

‘Twas the night before Christmas

The most famous Christmas poem of all time may very well be "A Visit from St. Nicholas" or, as it's more commonly known, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas".

3 weeks ago

A-State student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study in Taiwan

An Arkansas State University student will spend her summer in Taiwan, studying Chinese in a two-month intensive program at Chung Yuan Christian University.

3 weeks ago

ASP provides tips on supporting first responders through holiday stress and burnout

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public that first responders across the state continue to face heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain during this time of year.

3 weeks ago

Christmas Eve fun for families

Here are some traditions to explore on Christmas Eve that are entertaining for kids and adults.

3 weeks ago

Pets of the Week – Dec. 24

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

3 weeks ago

NORAD Santa Tracker is live

It's finally here! Watch Santa as he circles the globe with the NORAD Santa Tracker.

3 weeks ago

JPD called to shooting, seeking person of interest

The shooting took place in the 300 block of State Street just after 3 a.m.

3 weeks ago

The Candlelight Service: Jonesboro churches talk tradition

JRN reached out to a selection of churches in Jonesboro to get their take on the traditional Christmas Eve service.

3 weeks ago

Annual Santa Tracker is coming to JonesboroRightNow

NORAD's Santa Tracker program will watch Santa as he makes his annual trek around the world.

3 weeks ago

Woman faces DWI, felony endangerment charges after head-on crash in Jonesboro

Jonesboro police arrested a woman after they said she crashed head-on into another vehicle while driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit and an improperly secured child in the back seat.

3 weeks ago

Sanders allocates $100K in funding for severe storm, flooding relief

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order Tuesday granting additional funding for communities affected by April's severe storms and flooding.

3 weeks ago

Hytrol honored as U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher

Hytrol Conveyor Co. has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher's 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.

3 weeks ago

Salvation Army calls for help with Red Kettle Campaign

Red kettles will be at locations throughout Jonesboro up until Dec. 24.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro woman accused of setting home on fire

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she intentionally set fire to a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage.

3 weeks ago

JPD wins Jonesboro Food Drive Face-Off

The results of the city-wide food drive that ended earlier in December are in.

3 weeks ago

A-State volleyball lands school-record 4 CSC Academic All-District selections

College Sports Communicators announced its 2025 Academic All-District Volleyball Team, which features a school-record four representatives from Arkansas State.

3 weeks ago

Family medicine specialist Dr. Michael Tedder expands primary care options at St. Bernards

St. Bernards Healthcare announced the arrival of family medicine specialist Dr. Michael Tedder.

A-State Women Over South Alabama

3 weeks ago

Red Wolf Women Close out Home Stand With Win over South Alabama

Crislyn Rose and Zyion Shannon totaled 14 points each to lead Arkansas State to a 74-61 over South Alabama

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2 days ago in Lifestyle

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Judge dismisses Salt-N-Pepa’s lawsuit to reclaim master recordings from Universal Music Group

U.S. District Judge Denise Cote on Thursday sided with the recording giant, arguing that the Grammy-winning group never owned the copyrights to their sound recordings and didn't transfer them to anyone else.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman sells for $15 million

A rare copy of the comic book that introduced the world to Superman and also was once stolen from the home of actor Nicolas Cage has been sold for a record $15 million.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Sarah Jessica Parker gets Golden Globes’ Carol Burnett Award and Helen Mirren gets DeMille prize

Matthew Broderick presented his wife of nearly 30 years Sarah Jessica Parker with the Golden Globes'Carol Burnett Award for a life of achievement in television at Golden Eve, a ceremony that also added Helen Mirren to the list of legends that have won the Cecil B. DeMille Award.

2 days ago in Entertainment

David Bowie’s childhood home in London is set to open to the public next year

David Bowie's bedroom could soon be London's newest tourist attraction. The house where the musician grew from suburban schoolboy to rock 'n' roll starman has been bought by a charity that plans to open it to the public.