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4 weeks ago

Kiwanis Pancake Day scheduled for March 7 in Jonesboro

Kiwanis Pancake Day has long been a popular and successful civic club fundraiser in Northeast Arkansas. In 2025, the club sold more than 2,000 tickets.

4 weeks ago

Gov. Sanders announces appointments, some from Craighead County

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday several appointments to various government boards, with some appointees from Craighead County.

4 weeks ago

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested in Jonesboro, dies at 84

Civil rights leader Rev. Jesse Jackson, who protested against racial injustice throughout his life and all over the country, including in Jonesboro, died Tuesday at age 84.

4 weeks ago

A-State announces students graduating at Fall 2025 Commencement ceremony

Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Fall Commencement at First National Bank Arena.

4 weeks ago

A-State student secures Harvard University PPIA Fellowship 

An Arkansas State University student with aspirations for a career in public service will spend his summer at Harvard University, gaining experience to support his future goals.

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Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas using ‘Vivery’ system to streamline food access

One of the most beneficial aspects of the program is immediate communication as it puts real-time resources in the hands of those in need.

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ASU System Board of Trustees hears update on A-State College of Veterinary Medicine

A-State's upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with accreditation and facility construction proceeding as expected, A-State Chancellor Todd Shields told board members.

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Pets of the Week – Feb. 16

JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature “Pets of the Week."

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Several club meetings scheduled at Jonesboro library

Several clubs are scheduled to meet at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library during February.

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Alphas & A.T.L.A.S. 5K Run & Walk for Autism to be held April 11 in Jonesboro

The 5K aims to raise awareness for autism during Autism Acceptance Month.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Police investigate fatal train accident

Police say a train struck a pedestrian near Ellis Lane and Prospect Road

4 weeks ago

A-State Baseball Sweeps Stony Brook

Three home runs in the seventh led to a 12-5 eight-inning win

1 month ago

A-State Women Falter in Huntington Against Marshall

Arkansas State was unable to rally late on the road at Marshall Saturday afternoon, falling 54-62

1 month ago

A-State Men Fall Against South Alabama

Red Wolves battled into overtime against South Alabama for the second time this season before falling in a 92-88 decision

1 month ago

A-State museum celebrates Black History Month’s origins

Dr. Gary Edwards will speak on the racial climate of the era and how African American communities in Arkansas reacted to the call to celebrate.

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Brandon Shrader named general manager of The Ridge Athletics Center

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Previous Arkansas public service and parks leader to helm Jonesboro’s new 203,000-square-foot facility for sports, events, and aquatics

1 day ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

1 day ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.