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2 hours ago

A-State Bowling Advances to Pittsburgh Regional Championship

A-State opened NCAA Championship play with a 2-0 win over Belmont Abbey and rallied past Nebraska 2-1

4 hours ago

Make-A-Wish Grants Boy’s Wish To Join Greene County SWAT Teams for a Tactical Adventure

Recently, the Paragould Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office traded their usual intense operations for a different kind of mission: granting a wish.

4 hours ago

Jonesboro Woman Accused of Filing Fake Reports in $20K Bank Fraud Scheme

On April 3, District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 33-year-old Jodeci Reshelle Boston with second-degree forgery and theft of property between $5,000 and $25,000.

8 hours ago

Delta Symposium XXXI, ‘Monsters, Cryptids, and the Monstrous,’ Set for April 8-11

In its 31st year, the annual symposium will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday with events in the Carl R. Reng Student Union, including a forum discussion of monsters and cryptids across various disciplines.

9 hours ago

Reflecting on the Early Days of JRN

"I was honored to serve as the founding editor-in-chief at JRN, and from day one, I embraced the opportunity to help shape something entirely new."

11 hours ago

April Events at Jonesboro Foundation of Arts Stage, Too

Several free events are planned at the Foundation of Arts (FOA) Stage, Too venue in downtown Jonesboro throughout April.

12 hours ago

Jonesboro’s Design Week Ended Thursday

A main topic of conversation at the closing open house was what could be introduced to Jonesboro to raise the city’s appeal.

15 hours ago

The Spotlight | A Day in the Life of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters

"We live this intentional life here in Holy Angels, so that when we're able to go out and be with God's people, we're filled up and able to bring that out."

23 hours ago

A-State Baseball Drops Series Opener at Troy

A-State continues the road series at Troy Friday night with first pitch set for 6 p.m.

1 day ago

St. Bernards Unveils New Heart and Vascular Clinic and Diagnostic Center in Paragould

Officials with St. Bernards unveiled a new heart and vascular clinic and diagnostic center at Paragould Medical Park on Thursday.

1 day ago

Jonesboro Police Department Warning of Scam

The Jonesboro Police Department is warning residents of a new scam.

1 day ago

Forrest City Man Held on $750K Bond Following High-Speed Chase Involving Handguns in Jonesboro

A Forrest City man is being held on a $750,000 bond after authorities said he led police on a high-speed chase through Jonesboro while armed with two handguns.

1 day ago

City Water and Light to Flush Water System in Jonesboro City Limits

Various areas within the city limits will be flushed from April 12 to 17.

1 day ago

DNA Match Leads To Arrest in $62K AC Theft at Jonesboro Construction Site

According to court documents, DNA evidence from blood left at a 2023 crime scene led to felony charges against a West Memphis man accused of stealing over $62,000 in air conditioning equipment from a Jonesboro construction site.

1 day ago

Arkansas State’s Season Ends in WNIT Fab 4 Against Marshall

Arkansas State fell in the Fab 4 of the WNIT to Marshall Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena.

2 days ago

Happy Birthday, Jonesboro Right Now!

Today, JRN has published over 5,700 articles, covering everything from critical crime and safety reports in Craighead County to high school sports scores and local business openings.

2 days ago

Lake City Grandfather Faces Felony Charges After Child Hospitalized for Meth Exposure and Burns

A Lake City man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after a judge found probable cause to charge him with exposing his grandchild to meth.

2 days ago

$500K Bond for Jonesboro Man Accused of Uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found multiple instances of child sexual abuse material uploaded online.

2 days ago

Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages April 17

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events scheduled for all ages on April 17.

2 days ago

Arkansas Beef Council Launches 2026 Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest

Fans may submit one nomination per day per email address through April 30 at 11:59 p.m., giving burger lovers across the state the chance to rally behind their go‑to local spots.

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2 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Bowling Advances to Pittsburgh Regional Championship

A-State opened NCAA Championship play with a 2-0 win over Belmont Abbey and rallied past Nebraska 2-1

8 hours ago in Sports

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

9 hours ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...