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15 hours ago in

School Closings

Some schools have announced early dismissals in response to incoming severe weather.

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16 hours ago in

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas’s Annual Ride Against Trafficking Scheduled

Motorcyclists, bikers and Jeep drivers can soon ride to help end human trafficking.

16 hours ago in

Public Storm Shelters in Craighead County and Paragould

JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.

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16 hours ago in

National Weather Service Places Craighead County Under Tornado Watch

The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. and includes nine other counties in NEA.

17 hours ago in

A-State Athletics Launches Volleyball and Basketball 2026-27 Season Ticket Renewal Process, New Tickets on Sale Now

The Arkansas State University Athletics Department announced Monday that it has launched its 2026-27 season ticket renewal process for volleyball and basketball.

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20 hours ago in

Craighead County Road Work Delayed Due to Weather Conditions

The Craighead County Road Department is delaying road work on a county road due to weather conditions.

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20 hours ago in

Harrisburg Senior Secures Over $6 Million in Scholarships, Chooses A-State

Klaire Harper recently earned acceptance to 87 colleges and universities across the country and has received over $6 million in scholarship offers.

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21 hours ago in

ASU System Board of Trustees Appoints Broadway as Interim Three Rivers Chancellor

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees Monday in a special meeting voted to appoint Shane Broadway, system vice president for university relations, to the additional role of interim chancellor of ASU Three Rivers.

22 hours ago in Sports

Thunder breeze through the first round for a 3rd straight year and brace for tougher games ahead

Oklahoma City's first-round dominance in the NBA playoffs continues. The road should get at least a little tougher in the coming weeks — but there's little doubt the defending champions are well-equipped to defend their title.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

Man pleads guilty to plotting attack on a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna

A man accused of pledging allegiance to the Islamic State group and plotting to attack one of superstar singer Taylor Swift's concerts in Vienna nearly two years ago pleaded guilty as his trial began on Tuesday, his lawyer said.

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22 hours ago in

Craighead County Under Enhanced Thunderstorm Risk

According to the National Weather Service, Craighead and surrounding counties are under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms, thunderstorm wind, and excessive rainfall for Tuesday into the evening.

23 hours ago in

Library Clock Tower Lightings Will Celebrate A-State and Local 2026 Graduates

During the month of May, Arkansas State University will light the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library in special recognition of graduating students.

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1 day ago in

UPDATE | Tornado Warning for Southeastern Craighead County Cancelled

The tornado warning for southwestern Craighead and northeastern Poinsett counties has expired due to the tornado threat diminishing.

2 days ago in Sports

Paige Bueckers says it’s all business with Azzi Fudd as they try to win with the Dallas Wings

Dallas Wings star Paige Bueckers said her relationship with teammate and fellow No. 1 overall pick Azzi Fudd will have no effect on what they do on the court as they try to turn around a franchise with a long history of losing.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Michael Jackson streams skyrocket after ‘Michael’ biopic opening weekend, up 95% in the US

Michael Jackson once sang "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough." For fans of the King of Pop's music, it's words to live by: Streams of his catalog jumped 95% in the U.S. over the weekend when compared with the same dates the previous weekend.

2 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

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Jonesboro Woman Held on $150K Bond After Forcing Her Way Into Home, Assaulting Victim

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said she forced her way into another woman’s home during a fight and attacked her, injuring her.

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2 days ago in

Jonesboro Man Arrested for Fourth DWI Following High-Speed Chase

A Jonesboro man is behind bars for a fourth time in 10 years on a DWI after authorities said he fled an attempted traffic stop while driving erratically at high speeds.

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2 days ago in

UPDATE | Craighead County Under Tornado Watch Until 5 a.m.

The National Weather Service has placed Craighead County under a tornado watch.

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