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1 week ago
King Foundation Awards $25,000 to Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund
Funding will expand educational opportunities for low-income single parent families in the Arkansas Delta.
1 week ago
Jonesboro Fire, E911, A-State Partner for On-Campus Training Exercise
Hosting hands-on training with local fire officials is an important part of keeping campus safe for everyone.
1 week ago
Hijinx Hosting Back to School Event in Jonesboro
Hijinx will be hosting a back to school bash in early August, featuring games and school supply giveaways.
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Fatal Crash Reported at Highway 63 and Highway 230 Intersection Near Bono
Arkansas State Police investigating two-vehicle crash; coroner called to the scene as all lanes impacted
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AGFC is Revising its Bass Plan for Local Streams – and Wants Local Anglers to Speak Up
Local residents, private property owners along local streams, and area fishermen have until August 9 to complete a public survey to help shape future regional fishing regulations and stream conservation efforts.
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Craighead County Assessor Explains Why Property Assessments Are Higher for Many Homeowners
Property value assessments have been mailed out to Craighead County residents, with many reporting higher assessments than initially expected.
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Visitation Services Announced for Fallen Brookland Police Department K9
Visitation services for a fallen Brookland Police Department K9 have been announced.
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Jonesboro Neighborhood Looks to Change Short-Term Rental Rules After Party
Residents of two Jonesboro neighborhoods voiced their concerns about troublesome Airbnb rentals at a recent city council meeting.
1 week ago
A-State Football Suites and Tower Loge Boxes Sold Out, Limited Premium Seating Remains Available
Season and single-game tickets in the Woodard McAlister Club feature all-inclusive food and beverages while providing fans with a private indoor space where they can enjoy Red Wolves’ football game days.
1 week ago
JRN Upgrades Mobile App with a Cleaner Look
Jonesboro Right Now has launched an upgraded mobile app to provide better ways to get local news and information across Northeast Arkansas. The new mobile app has several upgrades and added features.
1 week ago
New EBT App to Bring Extra Fraud Protections for Craighead County SNAP Recipients
The Arkansas Department of Human Services announced that the new ebtEDGE mobile app is rolling out statewide as part of a system-wide transition to a new electronic card vendor
1 week ago
Mother of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Speak on Recovery in Jonesboro
Beverly Vance Aikins will share her testimony at a special recovery service.
1 week ago
Three Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Employees Honored for Response to Wreck
"We appreciate what y'all did," Hamrick said. "It's the stuff you don't have to do that makes a difference."
2 weeks ago
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home to Host America 250 Exhibit
The exhibit invites visitors to reflect on what it means to be American and how music can tell our national story in ways history books alone cannot.
2 weeks ago
THE EXPERT | What is Pipe Relining?
What do you do when you have an underground plumbing leak? This repair could takes months to fix and be a disruptor to the home. Chris West Plumbing has a solution.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Woman Arrested After Husband Found with Knife in Side
Court documents show a domestic disturbance in Jonesboro resulted in a man being stabbed by his wife and taken to a hospital.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Man Faces Felony Charge Following Sexual Assault on Teenager
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said a teen victim and the victim's sibling were forced to lock themselves in a bedroom after multiple pleas for the man to not touch the victim in an inappropriate manner.
2 weeks ago
Man Arrested in Connection to Jonesboro Fight After Firing a Handgun
Police arrested a man after they said he fired a handgun during a large-scale fight in Jonesboro that was sparked by a group text dispute.
2 weeks ago
VIDEO | Jonesboro’s Very Own Spider-Man Helps Man Cross Busy Intersection
Spider-Man swung in from New York to Jonesboro on Tuesday to help a person in a wheelchair cross a busy intersection.
2 weeks ago
Violent Crime Spree in Jonesboro Leads to Arrest, $1M Bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $1 million cash/surety bond after police said he forced entry into multiple homes, assaulted residents, and resisted arrest.
