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3 weeks ago

Second 7 Brew Stand Coming to Jonesboro

"We are very excited to be employing many more local crew members at this second location and hopefully help our original stand on Stallings get a bit of relief..."– Candace Dixon Horne, 7 Brew Franchisee

3 weeks ago

Arkansas Fire Fatalities Rise in 2026, Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office Says

State officials are urging Arkansans to act now by installing smoke alarms, testing them monthly, and replacing batteries as needed.

3 weeks ago

$100K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man in Domestic Battery Case Involving Previous Victim

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he assaulted a victim who had been involved in a previous domestic case.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Swim Teams Told by City Officials to Reach Agreement on Lane Usage

The Finance and Administration Council Committee voted to indefinitely table a resolution regarding pool lane usage for Jonesboro swim teams. City officials said it was up to the two parties to meet and reach a mutual agreement.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Accused of Kidnapping, Sexually Assaulting Ex-Girlfriend

A Jonesboro man faces multiple felony charges and life in prison after deputies said he tied his ex-girlfriend up, beat her until she lost consciousness, and sexually assaulted her.

3 weeks ago

Downtown Jonesboro Roads to be Closed Starting Thursday for Skirmish Festival

Some streets in downtown Jonesboro will be temporarily closed this weekend for The Skirmish: A Delta Gravel Festival.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Pets of the Week // May 27

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

3 weeks ago

A-State’s HPMEC to Host Day Camp in June, Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary

To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will host a day camp in mid-June.

3 weeks ago

A-State Chancellor Todd Shields to be Next ASU System President

Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields will be the next ASU System President.

3 weeks ago

ASPSF Names Jonesboro Resident Volunteer of the Month

Since beginning her volunteer journey in January 2025, Jennifer Salo has quickly made an impact by supporting single parents as they pursue higher education and build brighter futures.

3 weeks ago

The Billion-Dollar Ripple: How an Industrial Boom is Reshaping Northeast Arkansas

The industrial landscape of Northeast Arkansas is rapidly evolving as billions of dollars in advanced manufacturing investments ripple into neighboring communities.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is June 12-14, Family Fishing Derbies are June 13

Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14.

3 weeks ago

Crawford Discusses Iran, Fuel Prices and Farm Bill During District Visit

Arkansas congressman says farmers need certainty as House recess sends lawmakers home until June 8

3 weeks ago

Monette to get Long-Awaited Traffic Light

Light goes up at Highway 18/139 intersection by Summer 2027

3 weeks ago

Glow-in-the-Dark Events for Teens Scheduled in Early June at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events set for early June exclusively for teens, with a glow-in-the-dark twist.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro’s June Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled

The City of Jonesboro announced the date of June's Neighborhood Cleanup.

4 weeks ago

Northeast Arkansas Brings Home Three Championships

Valley View, Tuckerman and Marked Tree all bring home hardware from state championship events

4 weeks ago

Echoes of Honor: The Deep Roots of Memorial Day in Craighead County

Memorial Day isn't just a national holiday; for Craighead County, it is also a deeply local story.

4 weeks ago

A-State Athletics Breaks Department GPA Record for Second Straight Semester

Arkansas State Athletics recently completed the spring semester with a school-record 3.25 all-department GPA and 244 student-athletes who earned a place on the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll.

4 weeks ago

Two Plan Jonesboro Meetings Scheduled in June

The City of Jonesboro has two Plan Jonesboro input meetings scheduled for June.

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