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Jonesboro Massage Parlor Owner Sentenced to Probation After Pleading Guilty to Promoting Prostitution
The owner of a Jonesboro massage parlor who was arrested following a raid in June has been sentenced to two years of probation.
Hytrol to Host 30th Annual Industrial Park 5K/10K Benefit Race in Jonesboro
From competitive runners to casual walkers, participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to register for either the 5K or 10K
Craighead County, Arkansas Offices of Emergency Management Urge Earthquake Preparedness as International Shakeout Day Approaches
Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas are in a unique position regarding earthquake safety, as it sits on the New Madrid Fault Line, a fault line with a "significant chance of producing an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 or higher."
City of Jonesboro Officials Break Ground on Caraway Road Expansion
"Just a few weeks ago, this was a two-lane road with 15,000 cars going down it each day. You had pedestrian pathways that were beaten down by foot, walking just a mere inches from cars going 40 and 45 miles an hour," city's chief administrative officer Brian Richardson told JRN.
Fisher Street Community, First Responders Build Trust Over 400 Fish Plates at National Night Out Event
The smell of freshly fried fish drew a massive crowd to North Allis Street Tuesday evening as cars lined up to receive meals at Fisher Street Community in Action's annual National Night Out event.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, "On the Waterfront," and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "North by Northwest," has died. She was 102.
4 weeks ago in World
South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash
South Korea's sports minister says the government will review the military service exemption for gold-medal winning athletes after public backlash to some controversial comments from winners at the Asian Games.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief
When right-hander Michael King dramatically emerged from the bullpen in a darkened Petco Park to pitch in the eighth inning of Game 3 just two days after he made a five-inning start in Game 2, the San Diego Padres' desperate determination to extend their season was clear.
Forbes Includes St. Bernards on ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026’ Ranking
The ranking evaluated employers based on Atmosphere & Development, Salary & Wage, Image, Company Culture, Working Conditions and Workplace.
4 weeks ago in National, Trending
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
Jonesboro Police Department Accepting Donations for Trunk or Treat
The Jonesboro Police Department is accepting donations for its upcoming Trunk or Treat in downtown Jonesboro.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Harry Kane scores on record-tying 125th appearance for England
Harry Kane made a record-tying 125th appearance for England in the Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday — and marked the occasion with another goal.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high
Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.
AAF NEA Announces the Diaper Storehouse in Jonesboro as 2026 ADvocacy Recipient
Over the next few months, AAF NEA will work with The Diaper Storehouse on creative projects supporting its mission and continued growth.
Jonesboro’s TRIPPP Becomes First Artist Signed to HARDY’s Mockingbird Records
Nearly a decade after three Jonesboro brothers began chasing a music dream, JD, Chaz and Treyson Stafford are entering a new chapter with one of country music's biggest stars in their corner
Nominations Being Sought for A-State’s Ninth Annual Living Legends Awards
Preparations are underway for the ninth annual Living Legends Awards, which will be held during the Black History Month celebrations early next year.
Family Crisis Center in Jonesboro Awarded $29,400 Strategic Impact Grant
The grant will fund FCC’s Strategic Planning and Organizational Readiness Initiative.
City of Jonesboro to Break Ground on Caraway Road Expansion
The approximately $5.5 million project will expand Caraway Road to 5 lanes from I-555 to Latourette Drive and then transition to three lanes to Glenn Place.
Nettleton Students Speak with International Space Station Astronaut through Amateur Radio
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where everyone gets to talk to an astronaut live, and on top of that, we weren't just communicating with Ham radio, we got to see them," said Haley Bagwell, EAST facilitator at UHSMA.
Jonesboro Employee Accused of Stealing Over $10K in Jewelry from Workplace, Pawning Items
Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she stole over $10,000 in jewelry from her workplace and sold several items to area pawn shops.
