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2 weeks ago
Jonesboro City Council Approves Contracts Regarding Lane Usage for Swim Teams
The Jonesboro City Council unanimously approved two contracts regarding pool lane usage agreements for two local competitive swim teams.
2 weeks ago
July Declared Acute Flaccid Myelitis Awareness Month in Jonesboro in Honor of Local Boy
Since the CDC began tracking the disease in August 2014, there have been 797 cases reported nationwide.
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A-State Names Dick Clay ‘That’s Sports’ Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Established by family and friends, the scholarship honors Dick Clay, a 1968 graduate and 1969 master’s graduate of A-State who served as sports director at KAIT from 1970 to 1988.
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Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2026 Speaker Series
The series will feature three unique events throughout the fall, each highlighting a different topic and audience.
2 weeks ago
Tran Receives $15K Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholarship
An Arkansas State University student was selected to receive the prestigious Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year, totaling $15,000.
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St. Bernards Receives National Recognition for Regional Heart, Stroke Care
The American Heart Association recognized St. Bernards Healthcare’s three hospitals in Jonesboro, Wynne and Pocahontas with eight quality achievement awards.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Church Health Center to Deliver 420 Cases of Georgia Peaches
This year's fundraiser generated more than $66,000 to support the Center's mission of providing high-quality, affordable medical care to uninsured adults in Northeast Arkansas.
2 weeks ago
21st Annual Stuff the Bus to Collect School Supply Donations
"Stuff the Bus is more than just about that Saturday in August. We're really reaching out to all of these agencies and different people in town and just making sure all of our kids in Northeast Arkansas are ready to go."
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Five Additional Suspects Arrested in Connection with Paragould Towing Fraud Investigation
Five additional suspects are behind bars after an investigation revealed their involvement in a coordinated "lien washing" scheme orchestrated by the owner of a Paragould towing company.
2 weeks ago
Months-Long Meth Investigation Leads to Arrest in Paragould
A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he was orchestrating a meth distribution operation from his home.
2 weeks ago
Arkansas State Shortstop Signs with Atlanta Braves
Arkansas State shortstop Patrick Engskov has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Atlanta Braves.
2 weeks ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Cheerio and Priscilla (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature local pets available for adoption.
2 weeks ago
Body of Missing Juvenile Recovered After 3-Day Search in Craighead County
Deputies Located the Victim Sunday Morning Near Iron Bridge Access After a Multiagency Search Along the St. Francis River Between Lake City and Trumann.
2 weeks ago
Neighbors in Need NEA Serves Hundreds at 5th Annual Community Picnic in Jonesboro
Organization runs out of food after serving hundreds during annual event featuring free meals, music and community resources.
2 weeks ago
UPDATE | Recovery Effort Underway for Child Missing in Water in Craighead County
Emergency crews in Craighead County have officially transitioned to a recovery effort for a juvenile who was last seen going underwater and did not resurface.
2 weeks ago
Zachary’s Sensory Gym to Host Fundraising Concert in Jonesboro in September
A Jonesboro nonprofit aiming to open the region's first sensory-friendly gym will be hosting a fundraising concert later this year.
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Former Greene County Sheriff’s Office Finance Director Arrested in Theft Case
She was terminated following an internal investigation that determined she had fraudulently claimed 75 hours of work time.
2 weeks ago
Weiner Councilman Charged with Stalking After ASP Investigation
A Weiner councilman turned himself in at the Poinsett County Detention Center, where he was charged with three counts of stalking.
2 weeks ago
Suspect Arrested in Marked Tree Officer’s Death
Marked Tree Police Officers and Arkansas State Police Special Agents and Troopers have arrested a man in connection with the death of a Marked Tree police officer.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s August Community Cleanup Scheduled
The cleanup is free and open to Jonesboro residents.
