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3 weeks ago

A-State drops contest against Troy

Arkansas State was unable to complete the comeback against Troy.

3 weeks ago

Red Wolves Baseball Defeats Number 6 Hogs

A-State beat Arkansas for the first time in program history

3 weeks ago

The Spotlight: Officer Williams dancing on patrol in Jonesboro

JRN spoke with Jonesboro Police officer Mehki Williams about why he became a cop and his hopes for the community.

3 weeks ago

Earl Bell to become first Arkansas State inductee in USTFCCCA Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame

The five-time NCAA record holder competed for A-State over four seasons from 1974-77.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas Imagination Library launches new annual sponsorship program to expand early literacy

Subaru of Little Rock steps forward as the program's first Presenting Sponsor and commits $65,326 to expand early literacy in Craighead and Faulkner counties.

3 weeks ago

USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Arkansas impacted by winter storms

Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms.

3 weeks ago

Ceremony in Jonesboro to honor high school seniors who have enlisted in military

A nonprofit is looking to celebrate high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces and are soon to ship off to basic training in Jonesboro.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County early voting numbers update

Early voting will continue until March 2. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.

3 weeks ago

Great Clips® hosts community give-back event to support local nonprofits

Great Clips salons in the Jonesboro area are inviting the community to come together for their second annual Community Give-Back Event, happening February 21–27.

3 weeks ago

Pets of the Week – Feb. 23

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro man accused of ransacking ex’s apartment, charged with burglary

District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 33-year-old Kaseem Muhammad Annoor with residential burglary.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro to receive federal funds for flood mitigation and drainage

The City of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to execute flood improvement recommendations from its “Master Watershed Plan.” 

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro EAST students working on digital trail map, trash reporting project at nature center

The project gets kids outside and teaches them about nature, graphic design, public speaking, problem-solving, and more.

3 weeks ago

First-ever Great Big Beautiful Flea Market scheduled in Bay

"In our small way, we're trying to bring things to our town," said Tami Hamilton Williams, co-chair of Bay Community Events.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State Takes Rubber Match in 9-2 Win Over Eastern Illinois

Dylan Farley and Kole Turner commanded the mound to take the weekend at Slayton Family Field at Tomlinson Stadium

3 weeks ago

Area students ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ in annual innovators competition 

At this event, students will present their projects and inventions in a “Shark Tank” inspired competition.  

3 weeks ago

Dr. Shane Speights on GLP-1 weight loss drugs

A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations

3 weeks ago

Red Wolf Women Rattle off 19 Threes in at Louisiana

The Lady Red Wolves set the record for most made threes against a Division I opponent in program history with 19

3 weeks ago

Offensive Surge Propels A-State Men Past ULM

A-State set a new program record for road wins in a season with a 102-94 decision over ULM

3 weeks ago

Eastern Illinois takes first game of series at Arkansas State

Arkansas State was unable to overcome Eastern Illinois in the first game of the series Friday afternoon.

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