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3 weeks ago

Wanted man facing multiple felony drug charges after arrest at Jonesboro gas station

A man is facing a slew of felony charges following a report of someone slumped over in a vehicle at a Jonesboro gas station.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro youth work together to pick up trash in weekend cleanup

Members of the nonprofit organization Teens with a Positive Purpose recently gathered on Rook Road to clear debris left behind by a recent car crash, and general litter roadside.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County schools compete in state archery championship

Student archers have competed in state qualifying events with one goal on their minds: make it to the state championship. 

3 weeks ago

Workshops and classes scheduled in March at Jonesboro library

Several workshops and classes are scheduled in March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

3 weeks ago

Red Wolves overcome late deficit to best Southern Miss

Arkansas State men’s basketball converted a season-best 36 free throws and overcame a late deficit to take down Southern Miss.

3 weeks ago

A-State drops contest against Troy

Arkansas State was unable to complete the comeback against Troy.

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Red Wolves Baseball Defeats Number 6 Hogs

A-State beat Arkansas for the first time in program history

3 weeks ago

The Spotlight: Officer Williams dancing on patrol in Jonesboro

JRN spoke with Jonesboro Police officer Mehki Williams about why he became a cop and his hopes for the community.

3 weeks ago

Earl Bell to become first Arkansas State inductee in USTFCCCA Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame

The five-time NCAA record holder competed for A-State over four seasons from 1974-77.

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Arkansas Imagination Library launches new annual sponsorship program to expand early literacy

Subaru of Little Rock steps forward as the program's first Presenting Sponsor and commits $65,326 to expand early literacy in Craighead and Faulkner counties.

3 weeks ago

USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Arkansas impacted by winter storms

Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms.

3 weeks ago

Ceremony in Jonesboro to honor high school seniors who have enlisted in military

A nonprofit is looking to celebrate high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces and are soon to ship off to basic training in Jonesboro.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County early voting numbers update

Early voting will continue until March 2. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.

3 weeks ago

Great Clips® hosts community give-back event to support local nonprofits

Great Clips salons in the Jonesboro area are inviting the community to come together for their second annual Community Give-Back Event, happening February 21–27.

3 weeks ago

Pets of the Week – Feb. 23

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

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro man accused of ransacking ex’s apartment, charged with burglary

District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 33-year-old Kaseem Muhammad Annoor with residential burglary.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro to receive federal funds for flood mitigation and drainage

The City of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to execute flood improvement recommendations from its “Master Watershed Plan.” 

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro EAST students working on digital trail map, trash reporting project at nature center

The project gets kids outside and teaches them about nature, graphic design, public speaking, problem-solving, and more.

3 weeks ago

First-ever Great Big Beautiful Flea Market scheduled in Bay

"In our small way, we're trying to bring things to our town," said Tami Hamilton Williams, co-chair of Bay Community Events.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State Takes Rubber Match in 9-2 Win Over Eastern Illinois

Dylan Farley and Kole Turner commanded the mound to take the weekend at Slayton Family Field at Tomlinson Stadium

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10 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.