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2 weeks ago

Former Valley View Superintendent Bryan Russell Dies in Lake Norfork Drowning

Family, friends and Valley View community mourn longtime educator

2 weeks ago

Body of Adult Who Tried to Help Child at Crowley’s Ridge State Park Recovered

A multi-agency search for a missing swimmer at Crowley's Ridge State Park ended Tuesday afternoon when authorities recovered the body of an adult who disappeared after helping a struggling child to safety.

2 weeks ago

‘Treasure Hunt’ Mobile Office Coming to Jonesboro to Return $220K in Unclaimed Property

The mobile office will be set up at the Jonesboro Municipal Center Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service is free.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro D.A.R.E to Host Second Annual Golf Scramble in Late September

"The money that we do raise from this golf scramble, we will put it back into investing in our kids that we see throughout the year," said D.A.R.E. officer Lynae Prater.

2 weeks ago

Portion of Craighead County Road to Close for Road Work

A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.

2 weeks ago

American Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled in Jonesboro During September

The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE | Road in Jonesboro Reduced to Two Lanes Following Traffic Accident

A road in Jonesboro has had its lanes reduced due to a wreck.

2 weeks ago

Craighead County Announces Continued Partnership with City of Jonesboro through Homeland Security Grant Program Funding

These grant funds help provide specialized equipment and training for Weapons of Mass Destruction response teams.

2 weeks ago

Stage, Too Venue in Jonesboro Announces September Show Lineup

The Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too venue has announced several free events and shows scheduled throughout September.

2 weeks ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Beth and Gruber

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

3 weeks ago

COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett Counties

The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and surrounding counties raised almost $707,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.

3 weeks ago

Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers

As scorching summer days continue across Arkansas, anglers and boaters alike are taking to the water after dark to beat the heat. AGFC offers tips on staying safe in the darkness.

3 weeks ago

Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate, Held on $1M Bond

A fatal weekend shooting in Paragould has left one man dead and his roommate facing a first-degree murder charge.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Library to Be Closed on Labor Day

The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

3 weeks ago

St. Bernards Now Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage

Interventional Neurologist Dr. Bhagee Mulpur Joins St. Bernards’ Neurointerventional Team

3 weeks ago

From Nettleton to Nashville: Jim “Moose” Brown Headed to Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame

Jonesboro-area native has played on more than 40 No. 1 country singles, won a Grammy and toured with Bob Seger and Vince Gill

3 weeks ago

Westside Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Then Beats Hoxie 23-7

Warriors receive $250 for athletic booster club; cross-town rivalry between Valley View and Jonesboro is next

3 weeks ago

NYITCOM’s Deel Becomes President of Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Board

Dr. Amanda Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at NYITCOM at A-State, will serve a one-year term for ARAFP.

3 weeks ago

City of Jonesboro Trash Pickup Schedule to be Adjusted for Labor Day

The city said regular office hours will resume the following day, Tuesday, Sept. 8.

3 weeks ago

As Rice Harvest Continues, Farmers and Motorists Face Increased Risks From Field Burning

A deadly 2023 Jackson County crash highlights the potential consequences as agricultural burning increases across Northeast Arkansas

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