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1 week ago in Lifestyle
Biking to work: Tips to get started, stay safe and look presentable when you arrive
If you've considered bike commuting but assumed you needed expensive gear and to be in excellent physical shape, or worried about arriving at work disheveled or smelly, there are ways to overcome those hurdles.
1 week ago in National
There are already more US measles cases this year than in all of 2025
The number of measles cases in the U.S. has surpassed the record-breaking tally for all of 2025, with five more months of 2026 still to come.
Jonesboro Neighborhood Looks to Change Short-Term Rental Rules After Party
Residents of two Jonesboro neighborhoods voiced their concerns about troublesome Airbnb rentals at a recent city council meeting.
A-State Football Suites and Tower Loge Boxes Sold Out, Limited Premium Seating Remains Available
Season and single-game tickets in the Woodard McAlister Club feature all-inclusive food and beverages while providing fans with a private indoor space where they can enjoy Red Wolves’ football game days.
JRN Upgrades Mobile App with a Cleaner Look
Jonesboro Right Now has launched an upgraded mobile app to provide better ways to get local news and information across Northeast Arkansas. The new mobile app has several upgrades and added features.
New EBT App to Bring Extra Fraud Protections for Craighead County SNAP Recipients
The Arkansas Department of Human Services announced that the new ebtEDGE mobile app is rolling out statewide as part of a system-wide transition to a new electronic card vendor
Mother of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Speak on Recovery in Jonesboro
Beverly Vance Aikins will share her testimony at a special recovery service.
Three Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Employees Honored for Response to Wreck
"We appreciate what y'all did," Hamrick said. "It's the stuff you don't have to do that makes a difference."
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home to Host America 250 Exhibit
The exhibit invites visitors to reflect on what it means to be American and how music can tell our national story in ways history books alone cannot.
2 weeks ago in , Plumbing Expert
THE EXPERT | What is Pipe Relining?
What do you do when you have an underground plumbing leak? This repair could takes months to fix and be a disruptor to the home. Chris West Plumbing has a solution.
Jonesboro Woman Arrested After Husband Found with Knife in Side
Court documents show a domestic disturbance in Jonesboro resulted in a man being stabbed by his wife and taken to a hospital.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Wilt Chamberlain Lakers jacket found by a teen at a thrift store fetches over $89,000 at auction
A warmup jacket worn by Wilt Chamberlain during the 1972 NBA finals that was bought by a teenager for $3.07 at an Oregon thrift store sold for $89,600 at auction on Monday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Red Sox win 15th straight, matching longest in club history, with 6-3 victory over Orioles
The Boston Red Sox won their 15th straight game to match a club record for the longest winning streak in team history from 80 years ago, beating the Baltimore Orioles 6-3 in the opener of a split doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The latest thing in cocktails is spicy and savory. Tips and recipes for home bartenders
Spicy drinks are having a moment, and it's no longer just standard spicy margs and bloody marys. Bartenders are getting experimental to create the perfect combination with a kick.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna, BTS and more World Cup halftime performers see jump in song streams, Justin Bieber up 110%
It was the 11-minute performance heard around the world. Madonna, Justin Bieber, BTS and Shakira each brought abridged hits to the World Cup's first halftime show in a whirlwind performance Sunday just outside New York. And it has resulted in some noteworthy streaming bumps.
Jonesboro Man Faces Felony Charge Following Sexual Assault on Teenager
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said a teen victim and the victim's sibling were forced to lock themselves in a bedroom after multiple pleas for the man to not touch the victim in an inappropriate manner.
2 weeks ago in National
Terrorism trial opens in stabbing of author Salman Rushdie
The man convicted of trying to kill Salman Rushdie spent years researching the writer's whereabouts before stabbing him on a lecture stage, federal prosecutors said Wednesday at the opening of his federal terrorism trial.
Man Arrested in Connection to Jonesboro Fight After Firing a Handgun
Police arrested a man after they said he fired a handgun during a large-scale fight in Jonesboro that was sparked by a group text dispute.
VIDEO | Jonesboro’s Very Own Spider-Man Helps Man Cross Busy Intersection
Spider-Man swung in from New York to Jonesboro on Tuesday to help a person in a wheelchair cross a busy intersection.
Violent Crime Spree in Jonesboro Leads to Arrest, $1M Bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $1 million cash/surety bond after police said he forced entry into multiple homes, assaulted residents, and resisted arrest.
