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2 weeks ago
New development coming to downtown Jonesboro
A new outdoor recreation space is coming to downtown Jonesboro, developers Ted and Amanda Herget with Math Investments announced Thursday.
2 weeks ago
A-State men’s basketball announces upcoming Thanksgiving Clinic
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced details for the Thanksgiving Clinic on Thursday, with the event set to take place on Nov. 25 inside First National Bank Arena.
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KASU to launch art exhibit on Civil Rights Trail sites, host art talk
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is presenting “We Shall Overcome,” a photo exhibit honoring the history of Civil Rights Trail sites through the lens of renowned photographer Art Meripol.
2 weeks ago
A-State unveils 2025 Homecoming Court
Arkansas State University has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court.
2 weeks ago
Proposed Nettleton Public Schools millage increase discussed at special meeting
Community members and school officials met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools.
2 weeks ago
$500K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of raping own children multiple times
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped his own children on multiple occasions.
2 weeks ago
Fourth arrest made in connection to downtown Jonesboro fight
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a fight in downtown Jonesboro earlier this month.
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Lit’l Bita Christmas scheduled for second weekend in November
Get ready for some holiday shopping at the 39th annual Lit'l Bita Christmas, hosted by the Arkansas State University Red Wolves Foundation, and scheduled for the second weekend in November.
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A-State head volleyball coach Brian Gerwig receives contract extension
A-State's head volleyball coach will have his contract extended to July 2029, A-State Athletics announced Wednesday.
2 weeks ago
A-State women’s basketball to host charity exhibition against Henderson State
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced that its women’s basketball team will host a charity exhibition game against Henderson State at the end of the month.
2 weeks ago
Task force recommends Washington Avenue location for E-911 Center
Members of the Capital Bond Task Force unanimously decided their pick for the location of the new E-911/Real Time Crime Center
3 weeks ago
Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum seeks writer-in-residence
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center in Piggott is announcing its 2026 writer-in-residence position.
3 weeks ago
A-State football game at Troy elevated to ESPNU
The Arkansas State football team's contest at Troy on Nov. 1 has been selected for a nationally televised broadcast on ESPNU, with kickoff set for 7 p.m.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Christmas Parade to return to Main Street
The 78th Annual Jonesboro Christmas Parade will be returning to Main Street this year with the theme “Sweet Treats on Main Street.”
3 weeks ago
NHS EAST invites all U.S. service members to annual Veterans Day Program and Luncheon
The Nettleton High School (NHS) EAST Program continues to honor U.S. military service members as it invites them to the “Unified by Service” Veterans Day Program and Luncheon next month.
3 weeks ago
E-911 Center location to be decided
Capital Improvement Bond Task Force set to meet Tuesday afternoon
3 weeks ago
Sanders announces appointments, 1 from Jonesboro
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Monday announced appointments to various commissions, with one being from Jonesboro.
3 weeks ago
Affidavit: Jonesboro man facing multiple charges following high-speed chase over stolen vehicle
A Jonesboro man was arrested over the weekend after police said he led law enforcement on a high-speed chase after stealing a vehicle.
3 weeks ago
Red Wolves finish runner-up at Penguin Classic
The sixth-ranked Arkansas State women's bowling team opened the 2025-26 season with a runner-up finish at the Penguin Classic hosted by Youngstown State.
3 weeks ago
Pets of the Week Oct. 20
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
