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Second suspect in deadly Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting arrested, given $5M bond
A second suspect faces multiple felony charges after police connected him to a Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting that left one person dead.
Lazzari Italian Oven announces permanent closure in Jonesboro
The Italian restaurant opened in 1995 and has been locally owned and run since.
Second Judicial District announces Bryan Davis as new drug task force commander
Commander Davis brings more than a decade of law enforcement experience to the role.
ASPSF awarded 129 scholarships in Craighead County last year; accepting applications for spring semester
The deadline to apply is Feb. 1 and recipients must be pursuing an associate degree, bachelor's degree, or professional certificate.
Fifth annual Umarex Big Squirrel Challenge set for Jan. 9-10
The fifth annual squirrel hunting competition has a weigh-in station in Jonesboro.
The green gray zone: The impact of kratom in Northeast Arkansas
A simple green powder marketed for "extra energy" has become a nightmare for two men.
Judge candidate’s residence is questioned
One of the three candidates who have filed for the Division 5 At-Large Circuit Judge position in the 2nd Judicial District is being accused of violating state laws related to voter registration and perjury.
Jonesboro mother sentenced to 15 years in prison after 9,000+ fentanyl pills, among other drugs, found in home
A Jonesboro woman will spend over a decade in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and weapons charges.
Jonesboro man faces multiple charges in connection to multiple Christmas Day vehicle break-ins
A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police connected him to multiple break-ins that occurred on Christmas Day.
Second suspect arrested after Jonesboro home search reveals multiple drugs and firearms
Judge Chris Thyer found probable cause Dec. 31 to charge 27-year-old Courtland Danny Blake.
Lake City Fire Department hosts regional live burn training event
Firefighters in Northeast Arkansas came to Lake City to learn more about fire dynamics and experience high-heat scenarios inside a mobile burn facility.
A Look Back: The Stories of 2025
JRN shares the top stories by metrics as well as staff picks for 2025.
Arvest Bank warns of video call scams
Arvest Bank is warning the public about a rise in scams involving unsolicited video calls.
A-State ends 2025 with win versus Arkansas Tech
The win extends the Red Wolves’ home winning streak against non-conference opponents to 14 games.
Crislyn Rose Named Sun Belt Player of the Week
Junior guard Crislyn Rose was named the week 8 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week for her efforts at Arkansas.
Pets of the Week – Dec. 30
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
OPINION: Our hopes for the New Year
To celebrate 2026, the team at JMG and JonesboroRightNow is sharing their hopes for the New Year.
4 weeks ago in Sports
In the NBA, 2025 might go down as the year of the injured. Nikola Jokic joined that club at the end
Indiana's Tyrese Haliburton is going to miss the entire season because of the torn Achilles he suffered in Game 7 of the NBA Finals. Boston's Jayson Tatum — who hopes otherwise — might also miss the whole season after tearing his Achilles in the playoffs last spring.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it
Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Out with the old: With 2026 nigh, here’s some wide-ranging intel on managing transitions
It's that time — December's waning days, when we prepare to turn the calendar page. Many Americans take stock, review goals accomplished and unmet, ponder hopes and plans. How's our health? What's up with our money? What about the country? Will the coming year look like the departing one year, or be something entirely different? Are we ready?