Features
2 weeks 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.
2 weeks 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.
Trending
7 hours ago in National, Trending
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....
7 hours ago in Trending, World
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...
Lifestyle
2 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, News
Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced
The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University.
5 hours ago in Food, Lifestyle, News
Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain
According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.
11 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Education, Kristy Reed – Owner, Super V Drugs, Lifestyle, News, Syndication, Wellness
Love Your Heart: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Staying Heart Healthy
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but the good news is that many risk factors can be managed with the right support, education, and care.
2 days ago in Food, Lifestyle, News
Kiwanis Pancake Day scheduled for March 7 in Jonesboro
Kiwanis Pancake Day has long been a popular and successful civic club fundraiser in Northeast Arkansas. In 2025, the club sold more than 2,000 tickets.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too
Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.
3 days ago in Food, Lifestyle, News
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas using ‘Vivery’ system to streamline food access
One of the most beneficial aspects of the program is immediate communication as it puts real-time resources in the hands of those in need.
Pets of the Week – Feb. 16
JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature “Pets of the Week."
4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Education, Lifestyle, News
A-State museum celebrates Black History Month’s origins
Dr. Gary Edwards will speak on the racial climate of the era and how African American communities in Arkansas reacted to the call to celebrate.
Sports
6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...
7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics
When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...
1 day ago in Sports
Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.
In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.
1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought
Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’
Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."
2 days ago in Sports
Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain
Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.
2 days ago in Sports
Dolphins releasing star receiver Tyreek Hill in major roster cuts
The Dolphins released star receiver Tyreek Hill on Monday, ending the All-Pro's four-year tenure in Miami. Hill, who turns 32 on March 1, is recovering from a season-ending injury suffered in a game against the New York Jets on Sept. 29 that required surgery to repair significant damage to his left knee, including a torn anterior cruciate ligament.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
26 minutes ago in Education, News
Nancy Benson Ward establishes endowed scholarship to honor late brother
A $100,000 gift from Nancy Benson Ward will support future veterinary students at Arkansas State University through the newly established Dr. Bill W. Benson Memorial Scholarship.
2 hours ago in Education, News
Jonesboro High School becomes first in NEA to install “Next Grad” college kiosk
Students leaving the Jonesboro High School cafeteria are now being greeted by a new digital window into their future.
2 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, News
Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced
The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University.
2 hours ago in Education, News
Gov. Sanders appoints Heather Maxey to ASU System Board of Trustees
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders has appointed Heather Maxey of Mountain Home to a seven-year term on the Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees.
5 hours ago in Food, Lifestyle, News
Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain
According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.
6 hours ago in Education, News, Wellness
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club awards new scholarship to NYITCOM’s Bloesch
JUH Lions Clubs is the first civic organization to establish a scholarship for NYITCOM at A-State students.
7 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, News
Kevin Prater Band to perform at Bluegrass Monday
The Kevin Prater Band will perform traditional bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.
Entertainment
7 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, News
Kevin Prater Band to perform at Bluegrass Monday
The Kevin Prater Band will perform traditional bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.
1 day ago in Entertainment
A movie that takes liberties with ‘Wuthering Heights’? Scholars are OK with that
If you're looking for someone to debate the new "Wuthering Heights" movie with, you might want to start with Lucasta Miller. She's a British author, editor and critic who has published an acclaimed study of the Brontë sisters and wrote the preface for the Penguin Classics edition of "Wuthering Heights."
1 day ago in Entertainment
Logan Paul’s Pikachu Illustrator Pokémon card sells for record $16.5M at auction
Logan Paul has set a new world's record — for the auction price of a trading card. The wrestling and social media star's rare Pickachu Illustrator Pokémon card, a "Holy Grail" for collectors, sold for $16.5 million Monday at Goldin Auctions after 41 days of bidding.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Actor Shia LaBeouf arrested after alleged fight during Mardi Gras in New Orleans
Actor Shia LaBeouf has been arrested after being accused of hitting two men early Tuesday morning during Mardi Gras celebrations in New Orleans, police said. LaBeouf was charged with two counts of simple battery, New Orleans police said in a statement.
