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3 weeks ago
Arkansas fire fatalities highest on record, Fire Marshal’s Office says
October is National Fire Prevention Month: State fire marshal emphasizes fire safety.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE | Parking debacle at concert
First event with cashless paid parking at First National Bank Arena is problematic, attendees say.
3 weeks ago
ASU System and Arkansas National Guard announce new partnership
Representatives from Arkansas State University System and the Arkansas National Guard announced a new partnership on Thursday.
3 weeks ago
Road closures planned in downtown Jonesboro
Road closures are planned in downtown Jonesboro over the next two days for events.
3 weeks ago
NEA Out of the Darkness Community Walk aims to raise suicide awareness
The Arkansas Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention will hold its annual Northeast Arkansas Out of the Darkness Community Walk in October in downtown Jonesboro.
3 weeks ago
Police: 2 Jonesboro men threatened coworker with gun over job performance
Two Jonesboro men are facing terroristic threatening and assault charges after police said they worked together to stop and intimidate a victim who recently reported them for poor job performance.
3 weeks ago
Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration scheduled in Jonesboro
The Centro Hispano of Arkansas invites the community to attend the annual Día de los Muertos – Day of the Dead Celebration in November.
3 weeks ago
ASU to recognize undefeated 1975 football team on Saturday
Corbin Lorick recalls the 1975 team and the role his dad, John Lorick, played
4 weeks ago
A-State announces students graduating at Summer 2025 Commencement
Arkansas State University has announced the names of students who completed degree requirements to graduate during Summer Commencement at First National Bank Arena.
4 weeks ago
$150K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of possessing child sexual abuse material
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he shared child sexual abuse material on his social media.
4 weeks ago
ASBTDC October events aimed to help small business owners
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center (ASBTDC) at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities in October for current and future small business owners to learn about funding, growing and marketing their businesses.
4 weeks ago
Car giveaway set for Saturday in Jonesboro
Cavenaugh Hyundai teams up with Sonic and Jonesboro Media Group to giveaway new vehicle
4 weeks ago
October’s low-cost pet vaccination clinic scheduled, registration open
Registration is open for October's low-cost pet vaccination clinic.
4 weeks ago
A-State’s engineering programs achieve accreditation for 6 more years
The bachelor’s degree programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering at Arkansas State University have been reaccredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs.
4 weeks ago
St. Bernards holds ribbon cutting for new Longevity Center
A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for a new Jonesboro clinic aimed at helping patients live longer, healthier lives.
4 weeks ago
Eleven and Oh and Nowhere to Go
Arkansas State set to recognize undefeated 11-0 football team this weekend
4 weeks ago
A-State celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month
The annual month-long celebration and free activities kicked off on Sept. 15 and continues through Oct. 20.
4 weeks ago
Arkansas Endocrinology clinics in Jonesboro, Little Rock join Arcare network
Arkansas Endocrinology announced Monday that its clinics in Jonesboro and Little Rock officially became part of the Arcare network.
4 weeks ago
Pets of the Week Sept. 30
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
4 weeks ago
2025 District Fair “in the books”
Attendance down due to weather and "unexpected circumstances"


