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3 weeks ago

Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro Reopens Following Building Stabilization

Main Street in downtown Jonesboro is reopening to vehicular traffic after initial shoring and stabilization efforts were completed at a damaged building.

3 weeks ago

Officials Break Ground on InnovAsian’s Frozen Food Manufacturing Facility in Jonesboro

Construction is set to begin soon on InnovAsian Cuisine's new frozen food manufacturing facility in Jonesboro, as officials broke ground on the building Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Young Woman Sues ASP Trooper After Traffic Stop Punch Near Manila

18-year-old Alisa Hackett alleges excessive force after Manila-area arrest; ASP says it has no statement.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County Detention Center Officer Terminated, Arrested for Sexual Assault

A detention center officer at the Craighead County Sheriff's Office has been terminated.

3 weeks ago

A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine Officially Opens

"Here, future veterinarians will discover their calling, faculty will advance knowledge, and graduates will strengthen communities across Arkansas."

3 weeks ago

‘Extreme Safety’ Campaign Urges Drivers to Put Safety First as Students Return to School

The campaign encourages motorists, pedestrians and cyclists to practice safe behaviors during the busy back-to-school season when more children are walking and biking.

4 weeks ago

Connected NEA to Celebrate Grand Opening of Jonesboro Location

An organization will be celebrating its grand opening in Jonesboro in September.

4 weeks ago

Back to College Resources and Information

List of resources for first-time students, as well as some helpful reminders for returning students at Arkansas State University, Jonesboro's public university.

4 weeks ago

$150K Bond Set for Convicted Felon Accused in Jonesboro Apartment Shooting

A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police said he fired shots into occupied homes and vehicles late last month.

4 weeks ago

Leadership Jonesboro Celebrates 40th Graduating Class

Graduates were joined by friends, family members, distinguished guests, and representatives from the businesses and organizations they represent.

4 weeks ago

Two Arrested After Paragould Traffic Stop Yields 130g of Meth, Multiple Narcotics

A Paragould man and woman are behind bars after police say a minor traffic violation led to a significant seizure of illegal narcotics.

4 weeks ago

Hiring for Jonesboro Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Ongoing, Restaurant Targeting Fall Opening

"We're about halfway towards our goal of what we'd like," said Andrew DiPippa, regional operating manager of the McJunkins Restaurant Group. "The hiring has been tremendous so far, and Jonesboro has proven ready for our restaurant to be there."

4 weeks ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Gruber and Roscoe

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

Road closure sign: orange barricade with traffic cones and a bold 'ROAD CLOSURE' text overlay; logo in the top-right corner.

4 weeks ago

Temporary Closure Scheduled on Highway 18 in Craighead County

Weather permitting, the closures will allow crews to construct a box culvert.

4 weeks ago

Registration Now Open for 2026 Great Arkansas Cleanup

The campaign runs Saturday, Sept. 12, through Saturday, Oct. 31, bringing together volunteers from across the state to improve the places they live, work, and play.

A-State’s First Vet Students Put on White Coats, Make History

4 weeks ago

A-State’s First Vet Students Put on White Coats, Make History

Inaugural class of College of Veterinary Medicine begins building a legacy that will outlive their own four-year journey

Weiner's Living Crown Jewel: Buddy Schwarz Celebrates 103 Years of Service, Faith and Family

4 weeks ago

THE SPOTLIGHT | Weiner’s Living Crown Jewel: Buddy Schwarz Celebrates 103 Years

World War II veteran, lifelong farmer and one of America's oldest surviving veterans honored by hometown and community during surprise birthday celebration

4 weeks ago

Family Medicine Physician Dylan Fedor, D.O., Joins UAMS Family Medical Center in Jonesboro

In addition to caring for patients, Fedor will train future family medicine physicians as an assistant professor with the UAMS Northeast Family Medicine Residency Program.

4 weeks ago

Boozman Vows New Farm Bill Vote After Committee Defeat

Arkansas senator says SNAP dispute—not farm policy—stalled legislation and promises another vote in September.

4 weeks ago

Sun Belt Announces 2026-27 Men’s Basketball Conference Schedule

Arkansas State’s slate features nine home and nine away contests.

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8 hours ago in Lifestyle

Nod if you’ve heard this: Bobblehead dolls are an American favorite

Any head can bobble - entertainers, athletes, politicians, animals, fictional characters, even your own if you get one personalized. Kitschy, kind of funny, kind of clever, ubiquitous as giveaways at places like baseball games, who doesn't love a bobblehead? America most definitely does.

15 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Louisiana judge rules against NCAA, clearing path for former NFL players to join LSU roster

SU coach Lane Kiffin's chances of fielding former NFL players improved Thursday night when a Louisiana judge issued a preliminary injunction against the NCAA in a high-profile eligibility case.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Fall movie season has arrived. Here are 5 early Oscar predictions

It might be only just September, but the jockeying for next March's Academy Awards is well underway. Movies first started revving up their Oscar campaigns at the Cannes Film Festival in May. But now that the fall festivals, in Venice, Telluride and soon Toronto, are in full swing, so is the prognosticating about what's in the mix for awards.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Psychedelic ‘Furthur’ bus rolls back into San Francisco for new Grateful Dead exhibit

Ken Kesey's school bus — once painted in bright, swirly colors and driven across the country on a psychedelic journey — is back in San Francisco after 60 years as the centerpiece of a new exhibition celebrating the legacy of the Grateful Dead, a band that rose from the city's famed hippie movement.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Dollywood theme park will add new features, including a waterfall, to honor Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton's theme park in east Tennessee will unveil new features for fans to honor the life of the "dreamer-in-chief," Dolly Parton, who died at the age of 80.