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3 weeks ago
Upcoming Halloween events in Craighead County
With October right around the corner, JRN has compiled a list of upcoming family-friendly Halloween events in Craighead County.
3 weeks ago
A-State to celebrate Disability Awareness Month with events and art exhibit
Arkansas State University will recognize Disability Awareness Month in October with a series of events hosted by the Department of Access and Accommodation Services.
3 weeks ago
Parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies Magnet Elementary School celebrates school improvement
Excitement filled the air Thursday morning as Jonesboro Public Schools held a special parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies (HWES) Magnet Elementary School for earning a high rating in education quality.
3 weeks ago
Craighead County Veterans Treatment Court celebrates graduation milestone
The Craighead County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated two milestones on Thursday: graduating its largest class to date with six participants and honoring two graduates who completed the program in record time.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Fire Department boosts emergency response with in-house EMT training program
The Jonesboro Fire Department is making sure its firefighters are also able to provide immediate care during an emergency through a training program.
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JFD says structure fire last week was ‘act of arson’
The Jonesboro Fire Department said that a structure fire last week was an act of arson.
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Neighborhood Cleanup for October scheduled
The Neighborhood Cleanup for October has been scheduled.
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RESTORE Hub to host Transition Symposium for special educators
The RESTORE Hub at Arkansas State University will host a Transition Symposium for Arkansas special education educators in October.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro man accused of stealing over $62K in check forgery scheme
Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he stole more than $62,000 from a business he was working at by forging and cashing customer checks.
3 weeks ago
$750K bond given to man accused of raping child on multiple occasions
A man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after Jonesboro police said he raped a child on multiple occasions.
3 weeks ago
A-State men’s basketball finalizes 2025-26 non-conference schedule
The 2025-26 non-conference schedule for the A-State men's basketball team has been finalized.
3 weeks ago
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival updates
With the 2025 Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival this weekend, BBQ Fest chairman Tim McCall gave some last-minute updates regarding road closures and new entertainment.
3 weeks ago
Hemingway novel focus of upcoming reading retreat at A-State Heritage Site; scholarships available
HMPEC will host its next reading retreat from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The retreat will be followed by a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.
4 weeks ago
Craighead County Community Foundation awards over $48K in grants to nonprofits
The Craighead County Community Foundation announced the 2025 Giving Tree Grant recipients during an award ceremony on Tuesday morning.
4 weeks ago
First National Bank Arena to go fully cashless Oct. 1
First National Bank Arena will be a fully cashless venue beginning Oct. 1.
4 weeks ago
Tornado siren in Jonesboro down for repairs
A tornado siren is temporarily down for repairs.
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A-State to host Lab Safety Awareness Week with live demonstrations
Every day, students at Arkansas State University are immersed in educational experiences to prepare them for their future careers. Many of those experiences are spent in laboratories across campus.
4 weeks ago
Upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas
With autumn in the air, JRN has compiled a list of ongoing and upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas.
4 weeks ago
Pets of the Week Sept. 22
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
4 weeks ago
Barnes announces re-election for Craighead County quorum court
Garrett Barnes has announced his re-election for Justice of the Peace District 2.
