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3 weeks ago

Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Provides Tips on How to Avoid an ‘Un-Bear-Able’ Situation This Spring

While sightings of these misguided youths certainly grab the attention of people living in neighborhoods bordering bear country, they often move on as long as people don’t give them a reason to stay.

3 weeks ago

Seven Selected for A-State Distinguished Service Awards

The high-achieving students will be honored during Convocation of Scholars, which recognizes the university’s top performers. 

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State Police Warning Public of Scam Calls Impersonating ICAC Officers

The Arkansas State Police is alerting the public to a recent scam in which callers falsely claim to be officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

3 weeks ago

First-Time Homebuying Q&A, Club Meetings Scheduled for Late April at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events scheduled for late April, covering everything from cooking to first-time homebuying.

3 weeks ago

New Owner of Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro Announced

Northeast Arkansas developer Jeremy Osment has acquired Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro, Haag Brown Commercial announced Tuesday.

3 weeks ago

Pets of the Week // April 14

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

3 weeks ago

Engineering and Computer Science Awards for 2025-26 Presented at A-State’s Convocation of Scholars

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Arkansas State University presented graduating student awards during a Convocation of Scholars awards ceremony.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair

"This is a great opportunity to get the community out onto our facility, to see the things we do, and to make a little money for our employees as well."

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Woman Accused of Stabbing Man in the Neck During Fight

A Jonesboro woman is facing a felony domestic battery charge after police said a fight over the weekend left a man with a stab wound to the neck.

3 weeks ago

A-State’s College of Education and Behavioral Science Names Top Graduates for 2025-26

The departmental awards are presented to the graduate in each degree program who has most excelled in scholarship, leadership and service to the department.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State Police Say Don’t Risk it on 4/20: Drive High or Get a DWI

On “4/20” — a day associated with marijuana — some might observe increased marijuana use. But no matter the day, the message is the same: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get A DWI.

3 weeks ago

Jury Finds Paragould Man Guilty of 10 Counts of Distributing, Possessing, or Viewing Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child

A Paragould man was found guilty of 10 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child by a Greene County jury.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County Issues Burn Ban Due to Increased Fire Hazard

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning until further notice.

3 weeks ago

Nettleton High School EAST Students to Host 10th Touch a Truck Event

"The vehicles themselves, the children are able to touch them. They get to learn about them, go inside them, depending on what it is, and really just enjoy it," said NHS EAST student Avery Sample.

3 weeks ago

Ollie’s Announces Openings in Jonesboro and Paragould

A grand opening celebration has been set for Ollie's locations in Jonesboro and Paragould for April 22 at 9 a.m.

3 weeks ago

Red Wolves Salvage Finale, Show Fight Against No. 11 Coastal Carolina

Five-run fifth inning powers Arkansas State past nationally ranked Chanticleers after two late-game losses

3 weeks ago

Winners of Porchlight Film Festival Hosted in Downtown Jonesboro Announced

The winners of the Porchlight Film Festival were announced during a ceremony Sunday that concluded the three-day celebration of all things movies.

3 weeks ago

Salary policy up for second reading at Quorum Court meeting

A private club permit application is also on Monday night's agenda

3 weeks ago

Beautiful Saturday contributes to successful events

Several fun events were held on Saturday across the area

3 weeks ago

Bono man killed in crash on I-57 in Jackson County

David Roberts was killed, Angela Roberts was injured in the single-vehicle accident

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