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5 days ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

1 week ago in Features, World

A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away

A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.

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24 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

The "Dark Side" defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.

Lifestyle

24 hours ago in Lifestyle

What to know about student loan repayment plans and collections

It's been a confusing time for people with student loans. Collections restarted, then were put on hold. At the same time, borrowers had to stay on top of changes to key forgiveness plans.

24 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why some women choose Galentines over Valentines. And how they might celebrate

Galentine's Day became a pop culture phenomenon with a 2010 episode of the TV comedy "Parks and Recreation" that celebrated female friendships around Valentine's Day. Amy Poehler's character, Leslie Knope, gathered her gal pals on Feb. 13.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro to host “An Evening in Oz” 2026 charity ball

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The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, News

Pets of the Week – Feb. 9

JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature “Pets of the Week."

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

Second annual Extreme Karaoke Battle in downtown Jonesboro scheduled

The second annual Extreme Karaoke Battle hosted by the Foundation of Arts (FOA) has been scheduled.

5 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, News, Shop Simply

NABC Recycled Rides® program to gift Arkansas National Guardsman with refurbished vehicle in Brookland

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The donation will help Michael Whatley care for his family and serve his community. 

5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

Jonesboro Public Library hosts February teen activities

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The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced activities for teens in the month of February.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Renters use ‘rent now, pay later’ services to manage monthly payments, but fees raise concerns

Rent can eat up an entire paycheck at the start of the month, so a growing number of renters are turning to a financial product that promises relief by letting them split the bill — for a price.

Sports

6 hours ago in Sports

LeBron James will sit for Lakers vs Spurs, taking him out of consideration for 22nd All-NBA honors

LeBron James will sit out of the Los Angeles Lakers' game against the San Antonio Spurs on Tuesday night due to left foot arthritis, a decision that will prevent him from qualifying for consideration for his 22nd straight appearance on an All-NBA team.

6 hours ago in Sports

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

US skating star Ilia Malinin leads after near-perfect short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics

23 hours ago in Sports

Justin Verlander returns to the Detroit Tigers on a $13 million, one-year contract

For his 21st season in the majors, Justin Verlander is going back to the very beginning of his career. All the way back to Motown.

24 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.

1 day ago in Sports

Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury

Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a fourth straight game Monday night against Memphis.

1 day ago in Sports

Four players ejected after Pistons and Hornets tussle in physical game won by Detroit

A fight between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, resulted in four player ejections.

1 day ago in Sports

Raedler and Huber of Austria win team combined at the Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin is 4th

Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber of Austria won gold in the new team combined event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday when Mikaela Shiffrin surprisingly crossed fourth after wasting a first-run lead by teammate Breezy Johnson.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

The "Dark Side" defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.

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  • News from Jonesboro Right Now

    2 hours ago in Government & Politics, News

    Craighead County Quorum Court discusses construction of new District Court building

    The discussion comes after an Intergovernmental Council meeting held in January between the Craighead County Judge's Office and the mayors of various Craighead County cities.

    2 hours ago in Education, News

    From isolation to unity: The “All Means All” shift at Leadership Magnet School

    PLC at Work

    Leadership Magnet School is teaching staff members at Jonesboro Public Schools to take ownership of every child’s success - one step at a time.

    5 hours ago in Crime, News

    Craighead County man accused of threatening victim at gunpoint and raping them

    mug shot kevyn bowen

    Kevyn Malachi Bowen, 20, of Cash, appeared in court on Feb. 2 and was charged with one count of Rape and one count of Terroristic Threatening.

    6 hours ago in Education, News

    University of Arkansas Chancellor’s List includes Jonesboro students

    The University of Arkansas is recognizing students for earning a place on the Fall 2025 Chancellor's List, the university's highest semester academic honor for undergraduates.

    7 hours ago in Government & Politics, News

    Early voting for primary election begins Tuesday

    Early voting for the preferential party primary election begins next week.

    24 hours ago in News

    City of Jonesboro sanitation routes to be adjusted for President’s Day holiday

    Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules next week due to the President's Day holiday.

    1 day ago in Government & Politics, News

    Craighead County Quorum Court approves ordinances regarding potential office consolidation

    The proposal to consolidate the offices of county treasurer and collector will appear on the November ballot.

    Entertainment

    6 hours ago in Entertainment

    Oscar hopefuls including Jessie Buckley and Timothée Chalamet gather for luncheon and class picture

    Nearly all of the 230 people up for Oscars across 24 categories gathered Tuesday for the Academy Award nominees luncheon, an event that functions as a celebration, group portrait session and orientation for next month's big ceremony.

    1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News, Wellness

    Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro to host “An Evening in Oz” 2026 charity ball

    an evening in oz logo with pink and green

    The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center.

    1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

    Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sparks global streaming surge, Apple Music data shows

    Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance translated into an immediate surge in global listening, with new data from Apple Music showing sharp gains across streaming charts, playlists and music discovery platforms in the hours following the show.

    1 day ago in Entertainment

    Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause

    A Los Angeles County death certificate issued Monday lists the pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs, as the immediate cause of the actor's Jan. 30 death at age 71. Rectal cancer was the long-term cause.

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