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Porchlight Film Festival coming to downtown Jonesboro in April

"There's really nothing like experiencing a film in a theater with people," said festival director Lorenzo Balderas. "Having that intimacy of sharing and watching something, I think, is just a really cool experience."

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Accident in Craighead County blocks road

An accident in Craighead County has blocked a road.

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‘A-State in a Day’ aims to help students transfer from two-year campuses 

Students attending community colleges across the region who are looking to continue their education at a four-year university are currently evaluating their options. 

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Jonesboro Rotaract Club to host informational meet-and-greet at Fat City Grill

A Rotaract Club is a Rotary International-sponsored organization for young adults to develop leadership and professional skills while engaging in community service.

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Jonesboro railroad crossing to be closed for maintenance

A railroad crossing in Jonesboro will be temporarily closed Tuesday.

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Oasis Arts and Eats Fest set for April in downtown Jonesboro

"Oasis Arts and Eats Fest is like a celebration of all things art. Culinary arts, visual arts, performing arts, you name it, we want to feature it at Oasis."

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Greene County Detention Center officer charged with felony

A detention officer at the Greene County Sheriff's Office is accused of furnishing prohibited articles to an inmate.

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Windgate 3D Biennial Symposium underway at A-State

The week-long symposium hosted by the Art + Design Department will take place March 9-13, at the Windgate Center for Three-Dimensional Arts.

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Pets of the Week – March 9

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.

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Accident with injury on AR 349 south of AR 91 west of Jonesboro

Motorists are advised to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

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Bono restaurant reopens one year after fire

La Casa De La Fiesta celebrates reopening with ribbon cutting

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Poinsett County sheriff issues update on Tulot Road weekend shooting

The Poinsett County Sheriff's Office issued an update Monday morning regarding the weekend shooting on Tulot Road.

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Plan for a sober ride before St. Patrick’s Day festivities begin

Arkansas State Police is reminding motorists to Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over ahead of the St. Patrick's Day holiday.

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5 perennials to consider for your garden this year

Gardeners who want to capitalize on the hardiness of perennials can consider these plants for their gardens this season.

1 week ago

Arkansas State Women Fall to Troy in SBC Semifinals

A-State fell behind by as much as 19 in the second half

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Walton Leads A-State to Victory Over Oral Roberts in Series Finale

Walton recorded a 3-for-3 performance and drew a walk over four plate appearances

1 week ago

City Stars Controversy Won’t Go Away — Former Revolution Coach Challenges Mayor

“If you have confidence in this administration, say so. If you do not, say so. Jonesboro deserves clarity.”

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Arkansas State Women Advance to Semifinals with Victory over ULM

The Lady Red Wolves overcame a late ULM comeback attempt for the 76-68 win

1 week ago

Police investigate shooting near Trumann

Poinsett County deputies and Trumann Police respond to early morning shooting on Tulot Road

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9 hours ago in Community, Government & Politics, Health & Wellness, News, Sports

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.