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22 minutes ago
Early Voting for 2026 General Election Ends Today; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Time is running out to cast your ballot this election. JRN has a final recap of what you need to know before heading to the polls.
18 hours ago
Wimpy Selected for Inaugural Oxford AI Governance Program for Social Scientists
Wimpy called the session at Oxford a “structured retraining for working scholars.”
20 hours ago
Library Partners with Keep Jonesboro Beautiful for Litter Kit Distribution
Community members can pick up litter kits beginning Monday, Nov. 2.
22 hours ago
Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy
Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.
1 day ago
Video Shows Apparent Fight Involving Customers, Employees at Jonesboro McDonald’s
Police dispatch records indicate a manager reported employees were attacked and the restaurant's lobby was damaged
2 days ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Stealing Mail from 38 Victims in Apartment Complex, Held on $100K Bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found him inside a stranger's apartment with dozens of pieces of stolen mail and a post office key.
2 days ago
$2.6M Grant Awarded to A-State to Research, Improve Animal Health
A-State is one of 36 universities nationwide to receive funding through the research facilities program.
2 days ago
A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy
As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.
2 days ago
Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field
Blazer fans earn $250 for athletic booster club as the season-long promotion heads into its regular-season finale
3 days ago
Suspect Arrested During Nettleton STEAM Incident Faces Charges in Separate Robbery Case
One of the men arrested during a multi-agency police response near the Nettleton STEAM school last week also faces charges in connection to a separate robbery.
3 days ago
A-State Football Alum Blaise Taylor’s Murder Conviction to be Featured in ’48 Hours’ Special
The episode airs Oct. 31 at 10 p.m. on KJNB, Paramount+ and CBS News 24/7.
3 days ago
Tickets on Sale for FOA’s Breakfast with Ballerinas
Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts' longstanding fundraiser, Breakfast with Ballerinas.
3 days ago
City of Jonesboro Secures Over $1M BRIC Grant for Lost Creek Flood Mitigation Project
The grant will fund detailed engineering and design plans for improvements to approximately 4.27 miles of the Lost Creek channel.
3 days ago
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday: Tips to Combat the Time Change
Prepare to "fall back" one hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end across the country.
3 days ago
Brookland Voters Consider Municipal Bond Restructuring at the Polls to Fund City Improvements
Brookland voters are considering whether to refund and refinance the city's existing municipal bonds, and the city's mayor is explaining how the bonds work and how they will be repaid.
3 days ago
Man Held on $200K Bond Accused of Fleeing Jonesboro Traffic Stop, Fighting K-9
A man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he fled a traffic stop, fought a Jonesboro K-9, and was found to have meth on him.
3 days ago
13,000+ Ballots Cast in Craighead County Early Voting
JRN is keeping you updated on the latest voter numbers during the early voting period for the 2026 general election.
3 days ago
A-State Joins Higher Education Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement
The agreement allows member institutions to share resources before, during and after emergencies or special events.
4 days ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Vehicle Theft, Multiple Break-ins at St. Bernard’s Hospital
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he stole a vehicle and broke into several others at the St. Bernard's hospital parking garage.
4 days ago
Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championships on Docket for A-State
The Red Wolves seek their first women’s conference championship since 2023 and the first men’s title since 2022.