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Juneteenth in Jonesboro Finale Set for Friday with Mayoral Proclamation, Jazz Concert, Fireworks

More than 2,600 take part in weeklong celebration as community prepares for Juneteenth Day finale

2 hours ago

Updates Regarding Jonesboro’s Public Transit System Presented at Meeting

During Tuesday's Public Service Council Committee meeting, updates were provided regarding GOJO, the city's public transportation service.

3 hours ago

Entergy Arkansas Offers Tips for Staying Cool, Cutting Energy Costs This Summer

Staying cool and comfortable does not have to come at the cost of high energy bills.

5 hours ago

Where to Celebrate America’s 250th Birthday in Northeast Arkansas

JRN has compiled a list of Independence Day and 250th birthday bash events across Northeast Arkansas.

7 hours ago

St. Bernards Hosts Healthy Aging Event in Jonesboro

The "Healthy Aging Day" event is scheduled for Friday, June 19, 2026, and will offer a variety of free health resources and screenings to equip individuals to age well.

22 hours ago

Bay Man Convicted on All Counts in Juvenile Rape Case, Receives Life in Prison

A Craighead County jury found Justin Totty guilty and sentenced him to a total of two life sentences plus an additional 108 years.

1 day ago

Flyover, Slow Roll Scheduled in Jonesboro as Part of America 250 Festivities

"I think it's gonna get people out to celebrate with their friends and neighbors and families. And it's a celebration of our independence."

1 day ago

Jonesboro Woman Faces Felony Charges for Role in Fraudulent Check Scheme

A Jonesboro woman is behind bars after police said she took part in a scheme that fraudulently negotiated over $4,000 in stolen checks.

1 day ago

Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications Combine to Form Rightfiber

The combination brings together two telecommunications providers with over 100 years of history each.

1 day ago

Amanda Cook Band to Perform at KASU’s Bluegrass Monday 

With her six-piece band, Cook blends traditional and modern bluegrass styles into a sound that appeals across generations.

1 day ago

Tickets on Sale for FOA’s Latest Show in Jonesboro

Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts' latest production, "Something Rotten!"

1 day ago

Applications to Open for $10M State Grant Program; Northeast Arkansas Groups Can Apply for Up to $1.5M

Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced that applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Assistance Grant Program will open on July 1.

2 days ago

Jonesboro Man Facing Felony Charges After Multiple Handguns Found During Traffic Stop

A Jonesboro man faces felony charges after police discovered multiple handguns and signs of narcotics during a traffic stop that led to the arrest of both him and a juvenile passenger.

2 days ago

Jonesboro Woman Held on $100K Bond After Probation Search Yields 50+ Grams of Meth and Paraphernalia

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police discovered over 50 grams of meth in her hotel room during a probation search last week.

2 days ago

Jonesboro Mother Pleads Guilty After Severely Injuring Six-Month-Old Baby, Sentenced to Probation

Court documents show that a Jonesboro mother will not face time behind bars after pleading guilty Monday to severely injuring her baby in 2024.

2 days ago

Five A-State Athletes to Compete at USATF U20 Outdoor Championships

Five Arkansas State track and field athletes have declared for competition at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships.

2 days ago

2026 Paragould Fireworks Show Scheduled

The show is free and open to the public.

2 days ago

Jonesboro Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Shooting Wife During Domestic Dispute

Leroy Starks, 66, pleaded guilty to first-degree battery - use of a firearm, a Class B felony. This follows a March guilty plea for possession of a firearm by certain persons within the same case.

2 days ago

Two Jonesboro Sex Offenders Face Separate Felony Charges for Reporting Failures

Two Jonesboro sex offenders are behind bars after police said they each failed to comply with reporting requirements in two separate cases.

2 days ago

Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags for Juneteenth

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition on Friday in recognition of Juneteenth.

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MLB owners propose banning high school signings, adding an international draft

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Baseball owners proposed banning high school players from signing with major league teams, raising the age for international amateurs and slashing the money spent on signing bonuses in negotiations Thursday for a new collective bargaining agreement.

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Former child actor Daveigh Chase, ‘The Ring’ villain and Lilo voice, dies at 35

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Former child actor Daveigh Chase, known for her youthful voice in Disney's "Lilo & Stitch" and her villainous performance in the thriller "The Ring," has died. She was 35.

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New Yorkers are set to fete the Knicks with a ticker-tape parade

New York is celebrating the Knicks in classic style Thursday, throwing a ticker-tape parade for the team that brought home the NBA championship longed for by generations of fans.