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Wreck in Jonesboro closes 4 lanes
A motor vehicle accident in Jonesboro has left multiple lanes closed.
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FOA art contest aiming to inspire Jonesboro projects through new category
An art contest is challenging local artists to look beyond the canvas and envision a more beautiful Jonesboro through a new category.
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Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K to benefit Jonesboro Church Health Center
Hytrol and Dan’s Health Club will once again be hosting the 2025 Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K next month, benefitting the Jonesboro Church Health Center.
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Pets of the Week Oct. 13
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
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Homecoming Week to feature student events, alumni reunions and Red Wolves football
Arkansas State University is ready to celebrate Homecoming Week 2025, "Red Wolves Road Trip," with a variety of events for students, alumni and the community.
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A-State officials celebrate topping off of College of Veterinary Medicine
Claps filled the air as crews lifted the final beam into place at Arkansas State University's upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine building on Monday.
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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to display flags for Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day
The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition of Columbus/Indigenous People's Day.
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Fall Fest brings community, commerce to downtown Jonesboro
People took to downtown Jonesboro Saturday afternoon, getting a feel of the fall season while enjoying some food, music, and having family-friendly fun.
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ARDOT begins improvements to Hwy. 49 / Parker Road intersection
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has begun improvements on the Highway 49 (Southwest Drive) and Parker Road intersection.
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Construction of new ADA playground moving quickly at University Heights Lions Club Park
The City of Jonesboro recently announced that playground upgrades were underway at the University Heights Lions Club Park.
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NEA Baptist and UnitedHealthcare seek resolution to coverage changes before November deadline
As annual health insurance renewals roll out, patients covered by UnitedHealthcare may see some changes in their coverage with NEA Baptist.
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$500K bond set for Lake City man accused of hitting victim with hammer
A Lake City man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after law enforcement said he hit a victim in the head with a hammer during an argument, causing her to go to the hospital.
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Jonesboro library announces new community food pantries
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library announced two new community food pantries on Friday.
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Neurosurgeon Dr. Maheen Khan joins St. Bernards
St. Bernards Healthcare announced the addition of Maheen Khan, M.D., to the healthcare system’s growing team of expert neurosurgeons.
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Sanders allocates more funding for April storms, flooding relief
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order authorizing more disaster relief funding in response to April's severe storms and flooding.
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A-State announces renewals for 2026 season tickets
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Thursday the opening of baseball season ticket renewals for the 2026 season.
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Jonesboro roads to be reduced to one lane for Pink Warrior 5K
Roads in Jonesboro will be temporarily reduced to one lane on Saturday for the St. Bernards Foundation Pink Warrior 5K Walk/Run.
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A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine to host topping off ceremony
The anticipated opening of A-State College of Veterinary Medicine is less than a year away, so the university will be hosting a topping off ceremony next week to celebrate.
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A-State Trombone Studio to present holiday concert at Jonesboro library
Members of the Arkansas State University Trombone Studio will perform a holiday concert in December at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library as part of its 2025 Library Concert Series.
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NEA Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for next weekend in Jonesboro
The 2025 Northeast Arkansas Walk to End Alzheimer's is set for next weekend on the Arkansas State University campus.
