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4 weeks ago

Beignets & Brew to spread sweetness to Jonesboro

Beignets & Brew is excited to continue spreading sweetness with plans to open a brand-new Sweet Spot in Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro business owner’s collection of memorabilia spans decades

Lloyd Wofford and his wife, Linda, began collecting signed albums, movie memorabilia, paintings, and more in the early 2000s.

4 weeks ago

What’s happening in January at the Jonesboro library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has a variety of events scheduled for all ages in January.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Public Schools launches mental health service to help find providers easily and quickly

JPS is one of many Arkansas schools partnering with Care Solace for students, families, and staff.

4 weeks ago

JPD, City of Jonesboro remind drivers of one-way routes near Jonesboro Public Schools

The Jonesboro Police Department and City of Jonesboro are reminding drivers of a new traffic pattern in effect on school days.

4 weeks ago

Family Crisis Center opens stand-alone sexual assault support services center 

The new location is open and serving survivors, providing adult victims of sexual assault with access to forensic exams, advocacy, and follow-up support in a trauma-informed, non-hospital setting.

4 weeks ago

A-State Defends Home Court in Double-Digit Win Over Troy

Five Red Wolves reached double figures on the scoreboard.

4 weeks ago

OPINION: Mental wellness: Are you running your life, or is life running you?

This is the fourth in a four-part series on diet, activity, sleep, and mental wellness.

4 weeks ago

Man arrested in Craighead County ATV chase given $75K bond

Ozzy Dakotalee Barnes said he didn't remember how he obtained the vehicle due to meth usage.

4 weeks ago

$250K bond set for man accused of holding victim against her will at Jonesboro motel

District Judge David Boling found probable cause on Jan. 7 to charge 30-year-old Rolando Antonio Iraheta.

4 weeks ago

The Foreigner coming to FOA Stage, Too in Jonesboro

The two-act comedy play features an introvert, Charlie, as he joins a friend at a remote southern lodge in rural George in search of peace and quiet.

4 weeks ago

Police investigate overnight shooting

One man found shot at Super 8 Motel

4 weeks ago

St. Bernards Rock Steady Boxing celebrates 7th anniversary

A class offered at St. Bernards aiming to help those with Parkinson's disease in Northeast Arkansas celebrated its seventh anniversary on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas to host 6th annual Date Night with a Purpose

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas is planning its sixth annual Date Night with a Purpose set for the end of January.

4 weeks ago

Julia Wintner named director of Bradbury Art Museum at A-State 

Julia Wintner, whose work bridges global contemporary art, community-engaged museum practice, and academic leadership, has been selected to serve as director.  

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Library to host free painting hour for teens

Teens are invited to join for a free painting hour, during which they will work with watercolor using a variety of new techniques.

4 weeks ago

Methodist Children’s Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro has announced when it will begin serving clients

The Methodist Children's Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro (MCBH-J) has announced it will begin serving clients the week of Jan. 19.

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7 hours ago in National, Trending

Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison

A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."

6 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, News

Valentine’s Day events across Craighead County

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Love is in the air, and JRN has made a list of Valentine's Day events across Craighead County to help you celebrate.

10 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County awards grant to Together We Foster

four women hold check for $10,000

Together We Foster has locations that serve multiple counties in Northeast Arkansas, including both Craighead and Greene counties.

12 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News

Delta National Small Prints Exhibition opens, 2026 purchase awards announced

Juror Ann Johnson selected prints to receive purchase awards. The award-winning art pieces become part of BAM's permanent collection.

13 hours ago in Lifestyle

Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours

If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.