News » Page 5

1 week ago in

‘Treasure Hunt’ Mobile Office Coming to Jonesboro to Return $220K in Unclaimed Property

The mobile office will be set up at the Jonesboro Municipal Center Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service is free.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

22 essential questions to ask when buying a house

Ally Financial reports 22 essential questions to ask when buying a house, covering budget, property condition, neighborhood, and offer details for informed decisions.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Budgeting for kids’ sports and back-to-school activities

CreditFresh reports on budgeting for kids' sports and back-to-school activities, emphasizing planning for total costs to avoid surprises and manage expenses efficiently.

1 week ago in

Jonesboro D.A.R.E to Host Second Annual Golf Scramble in Late September

"The money that we do raise from this golf scramble, we will put it back into investing in our kids that we see throughout the year," said D.A.R.E. officer Lynae Prater.

Road closure sign: orange barricade with traffic cones and a bold 'ROAD CLOSURE' text overlay; logo in the top-right corner.

1 week ago in

Portion of Craighead County Road to Close for Road Work

A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.

1 week ago in

American Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled in Jonesboro During September

The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage.

traffic alert

1 week ago in

UPDATE | Road in Jonesboro Reduced to Two Lanes Following Traffic Accident

A road in Jonesboro has had its lanes reduced due to a wreck.

1 week ago in National

Cyclospora outbreak followed years of declining FDA foreign inspections

A nationwide outbreak of cyclospora tied to contaminated lettuce has heightened safety concerns about imported food, while underscoring a longer-term trend: U.S. regulators are conducting fewer international inspections to catch contaminated produce before it lands on American plates.

1 week ago in Sports

Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani returns to lineup after 4-day break but won’t pitch again this season

Shohei Ohtani went 0 for 3 with two strikeouts and a walk in his return to the Los Angeles Dodgers' lineup Monday night after a four-day break to deal with lingering left knee and right biceps soreness. The two-way superstar isn't expected to pitch again this season.

1 week ago in Sports

Breanna Stewart embraces pressure on US as new faces chase a fifth straight World Cup

Breanna Stewart knows exactly how much pressure the U.S. team is under to keep its World Cup title streak going. The Americans have won four straight women's FIBA World Cup championships and she's been a part of the last three.

1 week ago in

Craighead County Announces Continued Partnership with City of Jonesboro through Homeland Security Grant Program Funding

These grant funds help provide specialized equipment and training for Weapons of Mass Destruction response teams.

1 week ago in Entertainment

An Elon Musk documentary and a Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem thriller premiere at Venice

A slew of high-profile films are debuting Tuesday at the Venice Film Festival, including Alex Gibney's Elon Musk documentary, a psychological thriller with Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem, and a drama from Casey Affleck.

1 week ago in World

Thieves steal 4 Renoir paintings from French Riviera museum, 2 of them still missing

Thieves stole four valuable Renoir paintings on Tuesday from a small museum on the French Riviera, but abandoned two of them as they fled, the local mayor said. Police are searching for the perpetrators.

1 week ago in

Stage, Too Venue in Jonesboro Announces September Show Lineup

The Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too venue has announced several free events and shows scheduled throughout September.

1 week ago in

JRN Pets of the Week: Beth and Gruber

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

1 week ago in

COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett Counties

The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and surrounding counties raised almost $707,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.

1 week ago in

Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers

As scorching summer days continue across Arkansas, anglers and boaters alike are taking to the water after dark to beat the heat. AGFC offers tips on staying safe in the darkness.

1 week ago in

Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate, Held on $1M Bond

A fatal weekend shooting in Paragould has left one man dead and his roommate facing a first-degree murder charge.

1 week ago in

Jonesboro Library to Be Closed on Labor Day

The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.

1 week ago in

St. Bernards Now Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage

Interventional Neurologist Dr. Bhagee Mulpur Joins St. Bernards’ Neurointerventional Team

This Week in Jonesboro

News