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3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Couple Takes Home $185,432 on NBC’s ‘The Wall’

A Jonesboro couple faced the massive 40-foot pegboard on NBC's The Wall Monday night, walking away with a life-changing $185,432.

3 weeks ago

Caraway Baseball Team Renovating City Ballfield, Looking to Bring Tournaments Back to the City

"The goal is to bring tournaments back to Caraway," head coach Trevor Ingram said. "Have some money flowing into the community, have some attention to the community and [bring] fun to the kids and everybody else."

3 weeks ago

Paragould Man Arrested for Domestic Battering After Violent Assault on Wife

A Paragould man is facing a felony third-degree domestic battering charge after police said he slammed his wife's face into a mirror and cut her with shards from a broken vase.

3 weeks ago

Family Crisis Center to Bring a Taste of the Bayou to Jonesboro for CajunFest

Fundraising event will feature unlimited Cajun-inspired food and drinks, live and silent auctions, a raffle and a chance to make a lasting difference for survivors

3 weeks ago

Trumann Man Held on $1M Bond in Tennessee Following Discovery of Human Remains

A Trumann man is currently being held on a $1 million bond in Tennessee following a suspicious person call led to his arrest in connection with a missing person investigation and the discovery of suspected human remains.

3 weeks ago

Paragould Man Held on $1M Bond, Accused of Raping Underage Victim

During an interview with police, the victim reported that Steele Ipock, 30 had sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions.

3 weeks ago

A-State Men’s Basketball Announces 2026-27 Non-Conference Schedule

The docket is highlighted by eight home contests and includes four road games alongside two neutral site matchups.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Community Invited to Celebrate ‘Paint the Town Red’ Week Sept. 9-12

The annual celebration will include a mayoral proclamation and school pep rally, a community decorating contest, the Great A-State Block Party in downtown Jonesboro, and more.

3 weeks ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Chester and Memphis

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

4 weeks ago

Northeast Arkansas Cleans Up After Powerful Straight-Line Winds Leave Thousands Without Power

Crews spend Sunday clearing trees, repairing power lines and replacing broken utility poles after Saturday's severe storms swept across the region

4 weeks ago

Madigan Tabbed Sun Belt Preseason Setter of the Year, Red Wolves Lead West in Preseason Poll

The defending Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament champions garnered 12 first-place votes and 95 points in the preseason poll. Both totals tie with East Division leader James Madison for the most in the conference.

4 weeks ago

Arvest Foundation Awards $4K Grant to Jonesboro Church Health Center

The grant will be used to fund the organization’s mission of providing low-cost, high-quality medical care to low-income and uninsured individuals.

4 weeks ago

Severe Thunderstorm Warning Issued for Craighead County; 70 MPH Winds Expected

Severe weather is actively moving through Northeast Arkansas, bringing the threat of damaging winds, large hail, and potential power outages.

4 weeks ago

Summer Teaching Summit Yields Success for A-State Faculty Participants

Participation in the summit was offered as an opportunity to connect with colleagues across campus and to explore innovative, effective classroom practices.

4 weeks ago

Arkansas Schools Encouraged to Enter AGFC’s Generation Conservation Regional Competitions

This year’s Pre-Summit and Regional competitions feature challenges ranging from cooking wild game and quiz bowls, to debate and designing nature center exhibits, magazine spreads and action plans focused on improving their school’s conservation footprint. 

4 weeks ago

Northeast Arkansas Hospitals Prepare for Another Financial Squeeze as Medicaid Changes Loom

Arkansas hospitals were already facing rising costs and low reimbursement. Now changes to Medicaid are forcing local health systems to plan for another financial challenge

4 weeks ago

Brookland Public Schools Addressing Email Spam, Phishing Issues Over Weekend

Superintendent George Kennedy confirmed Friday evening that IT staff are actively resolving the issue, which has caused a high volume of spam emails across district accounts.

4 weeks ago

A-State Cross Country Announces 2026 Schedule

Arkansas State cross country head coach Jesse Duvall announced the 2026 schedule on Tuesday.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Woman Accused of Hitting Boyfriend with Vehicle, Chasing Him During Argument

A Jonesboro woman is behind bars after police said she intentionally struck her boyfriend with a vehicle during an argument and chased him on foot.

4 weeks ago

CRDC Program Reimburses NEA Care Facilities for Meals and Snacks

The CRDC serves as the local sponsor of the program, working with over 65 facilities across 16 Northeast Arkansas counties.

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“Come Just as You Are”: David and Ashley Eckstein Bring Message of Resilience to Northeast Arkansas

It was a mixture of Major League Baseball history and local community support Monday night as 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein and author/entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein visited Jonesboro.

1 day ago in Entertainment

Bingo and Tickle Me Elmo nominated for Toy Hall of Fame. Will Care Bears also make it this year?

Tickle Me Elmo dolls, the game of chance Bingo and the humble playground slide are among the finalists to get into the National Toy Hall of Fame this year, a lineup that also includes cuddly Care Bears, the dice game Yahtzee, the ancient game Mahjong and the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Karol G, Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso, Rosalía and Drexler are the most nominated for the Latin Grammys

A fight of titans is coming up for the 27th edition of the Latin Grammys with singers Karol G, Rosalía, Jorge Drexler and hip hop duo Ca7riel & Paco Amoroso as the most nominated artists revealed on Wednesday.