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American Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled in Jonesboro During September
The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage.
UPDATE | Road in Jonesboro Reduced to Two Lanes Following Traffic Accident
A road in Jonesboro has had its lanes reduced due to a wreck.
1 week ago in National
Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections
A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.
1 week ago in Sports
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season
Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee and right biceps soreness. The two-way superstar isn't expected to pitch again this season.
1 week ago in Sports
Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup
Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.
Craighead County Announces Continued Partnership with City of Jonesboro through Homeland Security Grant Program Funding
These grant funds help provide specialized equipment and training for Weapons of Mass Destruction response teams.
1 week ago in Entertainment
An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice
A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.
1 week ago in World
Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 of them still missing
Thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings on Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of them as they fled, the local mayor said. Police are searching for the perpetrators.
Stage, Too Venue in Jonesboro Announces September Show Lineup
The Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too venue has announced several free events and shows scheduled throughout September.
JRN Pets of the Week: Beth and Gruber
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.
COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett Counties
The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and surrounding counties raised almost $707,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.
Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers
As scorching summer days continue across Arkansas, anglers and boaters alike are taking to the water after dark to beat the heat. AGFC offers tips on staying safe in the darkness.
Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate, Held on $1M Bond
A fatal weekend shooting in Paragould has left one man dead and his roommate facing a first-degree murder charge.
Jonesboro Library to Be Closed on Labor Day
The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
St. Bernards Now Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage
Interventional Neurologist Dr. Bhagee Mulpur Joins St. Bernards’ Neurointerventional Team
From Nettleton to Nashville: Jim “Moose” Brown Headed to Arkansas Country Music Hall of Fame
Jonesboro-area native has played on more than 40 No. 1 country singles, won a Grammy and toured with Bob Seger and Vince Gill
OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective
Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football
A-State Battles in Season Opening Defeat at Memphis, 42-24
Second half surge by the opposition made the difference
Westside Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Then Beats Hoxie 23-7
Warriors receive $250 for athletic booster club; cross-town rivalry between Valley View and Jonesboro is next
NYITCOM’s Deel Becomes President of Arkansas Academy of Family Physicians Board
Dr. Amanda Deel, who serves as the Associate Dean of Graduate Medical Education at NYITCOM at A-State, will serve a one-year term for ARAFP.
