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6 days ago
Trial Date Set for Jonesboro Man in School Bus Threat Case
Court dates have been set for a Jonesboro man accused of threatening a school bus driver with a weapon in September.
6 days ago
Craighead County Quorum Court Approves Sheriff’s Office Step Pay Program, Inmate Fee Increases
The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday night approved a pay increase program for certified sheriff's office deputies, as well as increases to the adult and juvenile inmate fees.
6 days ago
Foundation of Arts Celebrates 40 Years with Awards, New Mural, and Brand Reveal
Reaching the 40-year milestone, Executive Director Lynette Hirsch noted, is about honoring those who built the FOA's foundation while looking forward with anticipation.
7 days ago
Area Domino’s Stores Present Over $5K Check to Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Domino's franchisee-owned stores throughout Northeast Arkansas presented a check to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas following a one-day fundraising event.
7 days ago
Trial Date Set for Former DHS Worker Facing 40+ Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Dates have been set for the court proceedings of Gregory Curtis Daffron, a former Craighead County family service worker who is facing 44 counts of possessing or using child sexual abuse material.
7 days ago
Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux Celebrates Grand Opening of Jonesboro Restaurant
"Every single day, we strive to achieve excellence when it comes to hospitality, service, great cuisine and drinks behind the bar," said Walk On's head of operations Chris Williams in the ceremony.
7 days ago
Acme Brick Company to Halt Manufacturing at Jonesboro Plant by End of 2026
Gary Grant, director of human resources for Acme Brick Company, confirmed the decision to JRN, saying 27 employees will be affected.
7 days ago
From the NBA Finals to Jonesboro: Corey Brewer’s Journey to the Red Wolves
Ahead of his debut on the sidelines, JRN sat down with the new assistant coach to discuss his journey and the championship mentality he intends to bring to the community.
7 days ago
Red Wolves Road Test at Troy Concludes with 2-1 Defeat
Arkansas State (3-8-4, 1-6-2 SBC) struck first, but a pair of second half goals gave Troy (4-9-4, 3-4-2 SBC) the Sunday afternoon win at the Troy Soccer Complex.
7 days ago
Paragould Man Arrested Following Hit-and-Run That Injured Five
A Paragould man is facing a felony charge after police said he fled the scene of a head-on collision that left four adults and one child injured.
7 days ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Steve and Waffles
Steve and Waffles are waiting to find that perfect furever home. Learn more about them in this edition of JRN Pets of the Week.
1 week ago
Cosmo Deveaux, Emma Dorton Crowned A-State Homecoming King and Queen
The king and queen were selected following candidate interviews and a vote by the student body during Homecoming week.
1 week ago
Music Industry Meet-Up Comes to Jonesboro, Tuesday, Oct. 27
All area musicians and those involved in the local music industry are invited to attend this free gathering.
1 week ago
OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective
Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football
1 week ago
Air Attack Powers A-State to Win Over Georgia State, 38-32
Jaylen Bonelli and Nana Burris fueled the passing attack as Arkansas State secured a homecoming win
1 week ago
Westside Warriors Score Double Victory in Fox Football Faceoff
Warriors defeat Trumann 28-12 and earn $250 for athletic booster club; Nettleton at Valley View up next
1 week ago
A-State Delivers Dominant Performance in Three-Set Victory at Southern Miss
Arkansas State volleyball (13-8, 9-1 SBC) limited Southern Miss (14-7, 5-5 SBC) to a season-low .030 attack percentage and picked up a 3-0 (25-15, 25-12, 25-17) victory on Friday night inside the Southern Miss Wellness Center.
1 week ago
Blazers Snap Losing Streak with Dominant 27-6 Win Over Eagles
Snapping their three-game losing streak on Friday, the Valley View Blazers faced their slump in front of their home crowd and went full throttle in a 27-6 victory over the Greene County Tech Eagles.
1 week ago
From Jonesboro to New York: Stafford and Frigo Celebrate Hometown Success Stories During Special ABC Broadcast
Marconi Award nomination brings longtime 104.9 The Fox morning hosts to New York City, where they reconnect with familiar faces making their mark on the national stage.
1 week ago
Shoffner, Wadlin Discuss Agricultural, Healthcare, Workforce Support in ASU-TV Senate Debate
Healthcare, agriculture, and workforce support were among the topics discussed during the student-run debate between two candidates vying for the U.S. Senate seat for Arkansas.
