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2 weeks ago

Abilities Unlimited looking to consolidate stores, downtown Jonesboro thrift store for sale

"For sale" signs went up at Abilities Unlimited thrift store this week.

2 weeks ago

Valley View High School Senior Recognized at EAST Conference 2026

The three-day educational conference hosted over 3,000 attendees, including students, educators, administrators, and community leaders from across Arkansas and Oklahoma.

2 weeks ago

A-State Assistant Coach Jordan Fair Selected for Silver Waves Media Rising Stars Power Lunch

Fair has been selected as one of 68 attendees for the Silver Waves Media NXT Up Rising Stars Power Lunch.

2 weeks ago

Runoff turnout for first day of early voting in Craighead County

Early voting is underway for the Republican runoff for Secretary of State in Arkansas.

2 weeks ago

Red Wolves set to host Super 16 game in WNIT

The game is currently scheduled for a 1 p.m. start, although the game time is still subject to change.

2 weeks ago

Free workshop in Paragould to help entrepreneurs start a business in Arkansas

This informative and practical session is designed for individuals at any stage of the startup journey.

2 weeks ago

A-State men’s basketball lands 2 CSC Academic All-District selections

Both players were selected for the first time in their collegiate careers, and it is the first time the program has produced multiple selections in a single year.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro library to host Family Literacy Night

The event will feature a story time, game, drinks, and a supper.

2 weeks ago

Gravel cycling race The Skirmish to return to Jonesboro this spring

"We call it a Delta Gravel Festival, because we want people to come and go to the vendors, listen to music, come downtown and eat, and see the cyclists come zipping across that line."

2 weeks ago

Easter Guide 2026: Events and services across Craighead County

As Easter draws near, JRN has compiled a list of events and services across Craighead County.

2 weeks ago

Red Wolves Rout Radford in Second Round of WNIT

Wynter Rogers Records Double-Double

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro high schoolers take to Capitol Hill for human rights conference

The JHS Amnesty International club recently returned from Amnesty International USA's hybrid Human Rights Conference and Annual General Meeting 2026 and Youth Lobby Day.

2 weeks ago

Pets of the Week // March 23

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

2 weeks ago

Community invited to Plan Jonesboro Design Week March 30–April 2

The multi-day workshop marks the next major phase of the City’s comprehensive planning effort to guide growth over the next 30 years.

2 weeks ago

Craighead County placed under burn ban effective immediately

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning until further notice.

2 weeks ago

Red Wolf Baseball Drops Rubber Match at Georgia State, 5-9

A-returns home Friday to host James Madison for the second Sun Belt series in Jonesboro of the season with game one set to start at 6 p.m.

2 weeks ago

A-State Bowling C-USA runner up after six-hour bowling marathon

Red Wolves fell 4.0-3.5 to finish runner-up at the 2026 Conference USA Bowling Championship

2 weeks ago

Green Launches Congressional Campaign with Stop in Jonesboro

Democratic challenger begins campaign push ahead of race against incumbent Rick Crawford

2 weeks ago

A-State Women to Host WNIT Second Round Game Monday Night

Fans are encouraged to wear red and help create a strong home-court atmosphere

2 weeks ago

A-State Bowling to play for CUSA Championship

The third-ranked Arkansas State women’s bowling team staved off elimination Saturday afternoon

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