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2 weeks ago
Sheriff Explains Misdemeanor Charges in GCT Probe While School District Stays Silent on Discipline
In the wake of harassment citations issued in the Greene County Tech locker room investigation, local law enforcement is clarifying the legal limits of the charges, while the school district declined to comment on player discipline.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s Public Transit System to Offer Free Rides to Early Vote
Voters wanting to cast their ballots early can catch a free ride to the Craighead County Election Annex with Jonesboro's public transit system.
2 weeks ago
‘Looking Ahead with Vision’: Jonesboro Leaders to Explore Innovation, Leadership, and the Future of Northeast Arkansas
The event will bring together leaders from local government, higher education, and community development to explore how leadership, innovation, community investment, and education can work together to shape the future of Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas.
2 weeks ago
Taylor and Ferguson Earn Preseason All-SBC Honors; Red Wolves Picked First in Preseason Poll
Arkansas State men’s basketball guards Layne Taylor and Tameron Ferguson were named to the Preseason All-Sun Belt Second Team, and the Red Wolves were picked first in the preseason coaches poll, the league announced Monday.
2 weeks ago
Man Accused of Sending Death Threats to Victim, Calling During Paragould Police Interview
A man faces a felony charge after Paragould police said he continually called a victim and sent text messages threatening to kill them and later confessed when he called the victim during a police interview.
2 weeks ago
Crislyn Rose Named Preseason Player of the Year, Red Wolves Selected Third
Arkansas State’s fourth year guard Crislyn Rose was recognized with the Sun Belt’s Preseason Player of the Year award and Preseason First Team All-Sun Belt. The Red Wolves were also voted third in the Preseason Coaches’ Poll.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Community Turns Out for Cajun Fest to Support Survivors of Abuse
Event chair Kyla Montogomery said this year’s event was bigger and better than ever before.
2 weeks ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Froth and Jed
In this week’s spotlight, we have the friendly and playful Froth and the gentle giant Jed, both just waiting to find that furever home.
2 weeks ago
JRN’s Guide to the 2026 Craighead County Ballot
JRN has complete look at what you need to know from the issues to the candidates in this year's election before you go cast your vote.
2 weeks ago
AGFC, AEDC Open Applications for More Than $690K to Schools Through Conservation Education Grants
The grants pay for conservation education programs that some schools would never be able to implement without the help.
2 weeks ago
COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Greene, Clay, Lawrence, Randolph Counties
The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Greene and surrounding counties raised almost $400,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.
2 weeks ago
A-State Takes Down Georgia Southern in Three Sets to Complete Weekend Sweep
Arkansas State volleyball (11-8, 7-1 SBC) is off to the best start in conference play since 2016 following a 3-0 (25-19, 25-17, 26-24) victory over Georgia Southern (13-7, 5-3 SBC) on Saturday afternoon inside Hanner Fieldhouse.
3 weeks ago
Defensive Stops Power A-State to Bounce-Back Win at Southern Miss, 23-13
ASU forced two turnovers and picked up three fourth-down stops
3 weeks ago
Brookland Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote and Football Game Over Valley View
Bearcats earn $250 for athletic booster club as Roof Raiders and 104.9 The Fox continue season-long promotion
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro Gas Prices Inch Down, But Still Hover Near $4 Amid Oil Market Volatility
Drivers are seeing minor changes at the pump as gas prices in Jonesboro dip slightly, though still remaining near the $4 mark amid high crude oil prices nationally.
3 weeks ago
Collum’s Career Night Lifts A-State to Five-Set Victory at Georgia Southern
Addison Collum became the sixth Sun Belt player to record 25-plus kills in a match this season and guided Arkansas State (10-8, 6-1 SBC) to a 3-2 (16-25, 25-18, 22-25, 25-23, 15-11) victory over Georgia Southern (13-6, 5-2 SBC) on Friday night inside Hanner Fieldhouse.
3 weeks ago
Red Wolves Tie Appalachian State, 1-1
Arkansas State (3-7-3, 1-5-1 SBC) scored in the opening minutes and held the lead for 85 minutes before App State (8-3-4, 3-2-2 SBC) found the net to even the score, 1-1, in the 89th minute Friday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.
3 weeks ago
ASU System Board of Trustees Hears A-State Updates, Approves Resolutions
The ASU System Board of Trustees on Friday approved resolutions concerning the system and Arkansas State University, as well as heard updates regarding A-State.
3 weeks ago
Paragould Man Arrested on CSAM Charges Following Cyber Tip, Held on $500K Bond
A Paragould man faces two felony charges after investigators said he shared child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on a messaging app.
3 weeks ago
Juvenile Cited for Harassment Following Greene County Tech Locker Room Probe
A juvenile has been cited for harassment following an investigation into misconduct involving Greene County Tech football players in the team's locker room.
