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2 weeks ago
KASU Radio to debut Fundraising Fridays on Feb. 13
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is debuting a series of fundraising events, “KASU Fundraising Fridays.”
2 weeks ago
Man accused of attacking, biting staff at Jonesboro care facility
Police arrested a man after they said a violent disturbance left staff members with visible bite marks and injuries while trying to restrain him.
2 weeks ago
$150K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of neglecting disabled mother
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found his disabled mother, whom he was caretaking, was being neglected while he was under the influence.
2 weeks ago
Native Brew Works’ Big Love for Our Community event begins this week
Native Brew Works is asking customers to drink for a cause this week as it kicks off its annual Big Love for Our Community event.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE | Jonesboro road to be temporarily closed
A road in Jonesboro will be temporarily closed due to utility work.
2 weeks ago
‘Plan Jonesboro’ initiative kicks off Thursday with open house event
Officials want to give residents the choice to decide which direction they want the place they call home to go in.
2 weeks ago
Pets of the Week – Feb. 9
JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature “Pets of the Week."
2 weeks ago
Second annual Extreme Karaoke Battle in downtown Jonesboro scheduled
The second annual Extreme Karaoke Battle hosted by the Foundation of Arts (FOA) has been scheduled.
2 weeks ago
Historic performance powers Red Wolves to win over Bowling Green in MAC-SBC Challenge
Arkansas State men’s basketball established control early and did not look back in a 91-54 rout of Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.
2 weeks ago
Red Wolves fall in overtime at Eastern Michigan
Despite four Red Wolves reaching double digits in scoring, Arkansas State fell in overtime to Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon in the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 73-76.
3 weeks ago
Learn how to start a small business in Arkansas this month at A-State
ASBTDC at Arkansas State University provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs.
3 weeks ago
ARDOT announces full closure of a portion of Highway-77 south of Manila
Beginning on Monday, Feb. 9, at 8 a.m., a portion of Highway 77, south of Manila, will be closed.
3 weeks ago
A-State’s fall 2025 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List students are announced
Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2025 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced.
3 weeks ago
Brookland Public Schools tops off intermediate building
As the building's final beam was lifted into place, students continuously chanted "Brookland Bearcats!"
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro mother held on $100K bond after child found barefoot in snow
According to a probable cause affidavit, Jonesboro police officers responded to a 911 call from Robbreanna Franklin, who claimed her daughter was missing.
3 weeks ago
A-State protesters seek accountability for alleged racism on campus
During the demonstration, student organizers called for accountability from the A-State Title IX office.
3 weeks ago
Arkansas unemployment hits 4.2% but Jonesboro job growth outpaces state and nation, economist says
The dynamic of unemployment and employment numbers rising simultaneously is what economists call a “growing labor force.”
3 weeks ago
NABC Recycled Rides® program to gift Arkansas National Guardsman with refurbished vehicle in Brookland
The donation will help Michael Whatley care for his family and serve his community.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Public Library hosts February teen activities
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced activities for teens in the month of February.
3 weeks ago
9th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Parade hits downtown Jonesboro on Valentine’s Day
The purple, green, and gold are coming back to downtown Jonesboro, but this year, they are sharing the calendar with a little red and pink.
