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2 weeks ago

Best Buy returning to Jonesboro

A company spokesperson told JRN that they could confirm that Best Buy has plans to open later this year at 2010 Caraway Road.

2 weeks ago

Craighead County placed under winter storm watch

Craighead County has been placed under a winter storm watch effective Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

2 weeks ago

Administration under fire at council meeting

An update on the construction progress of the Ridge Athletics Center (RAC) evolved into an attack on city leadership at the Jonesboro City Council meeting Monday night.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro man accused of striking victim’s face with claw of hammer

According to an affidavit, on Jan. 17, Jonesboro police officers responded to a home for a physical fight.

2 weeks ago

Affidavit: Attempted fraudulent purchase links man to Jonesboro residential burglary investigation

District Judge David Boling found probable cause Jan. 20 to charge 19-year-old Aaron Deshaun Ishmon.

2 weeks ago

Craighead County announces Wendy French as new county administrator

French has been serving Craighead County since early 2025 in the role of administrative coordinator.

2 weeks ago

Monroe Crossing comes to Bluegrass Monday on Jan. 26

Monroe Crossing will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould.

2 weeks ago

Brookland JROTC program receives donation after assisting with city event

According to Assistant Superintendent Chris Moss, the donation consisted of a $400 check.

2 weeks ago

Dixon, McDonald, Turnbow Sisterhood endows enrichment fund at A-State

The fund will provide annual financial assistance for full-time vocal music education majors who participate in professional development experiences.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro community celebrates MLK Day with parade, program

Around 200 people braved the cold air Monday morning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

2 weeks ago

24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards to be held at A-State

The 24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards will be held on the campus of Arkansas State University.  

2 weeks ago

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on Jan. 28.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro students named on UCA’s Presidential Scholars, Dean’s Lists

The University of Central Arkansas has released its list of Fall 2025 Presidential Scholars and Dean's List, with Jonesboro students named on both.

3 weeks ago

A-State Men fall at Troy

The Red Wolves fell behind early and could not recover in a 99-74 defeat

3 weeks ago

A-State Women 16-4 after win over Southern Miss

The Red Wolves’ 16-4 start is the best in a decade and the fourth-best 20-game record in program history

3 weeks ago

Man dead after altercation at Walnut Ridge restaurant

A man was found unresponsive in a parking lot behind Main Street Pizza after a reported altercation

3 weeks ago

Bay man killed in Poinsett County accident

The accident happened Friday night on Interstate 555 near Marked Tree

3 weeks ago

First class of NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy announced

Twenty professionals from counties across Northeast Arkansas have been selected to be part of the first class of the NEA Regional Leadership Accelerator Academy.  

3 weeks ago

Wagner Medical Clinic announces new clinic coming to Brookland

Wagner Medical Clinic announced plans for a new clinic in Brookland that specializes in comprehensive and personalized primary care services.

3 weeks ago

Affidavit: Suspect attempted to scatter nearly 150 grams of meth while running from police after I-555 chase

District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause Jan. 16 to charge 29-year-old Drekerious Jamerille Warren, of Helena, AR.

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8 hours ago in National, Trending

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

8 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, News

Valentine’s Day events across Craighead County

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Love is in the air, and JRN has made a list of Valentine's Day events across Craighead County to help you celebrate.

12 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County awards grant to Together We Foster

four women hold check for $10,000

Together We Foster has locations that serve multiple counties in Northeast Arkansas, including both Craighead and Greene counties.

14 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News

Delta National Small Prints Exhibition opens, 2026 purchase awards announced

Juror Ann Johnson selected prints to receive purchase awards. The award-winning art pieces become part of BAM's permanent collection.

15 hours ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.