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Jonesboro Nonprofit Launching Food Pantry to Help Students, Hosting Food Drive to Fill Shelves
A Jonesboro nonprofit is preparing to launch a food pantry to help public school students in Craighead County, and it needs the community's help to stock its shelves.
POLLS CLOSED: JRN Tracking 2026 General Election Results
Polls are officially closed across Craighead County. Keep your screens refreshed as JRN tracks results for the 2026 general election here.
Red Wolves Outlast Toledo in Season-Opening Test, 71-70
The Red Wolves improved to 14-3 all-time in season openers inside First National Bank Arena and have recorded 15 consecutive home wins against non-conference opponents dating back to 2023-24.
Police: Man Faces Felony Battery Charge Following Jonesboro Altercation That Left Another Man in Coma
A Corning man is facing a felony battery charge after police said an early Saturday morning altercation in Jonesboro left another man in a medically induced coma.
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Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games
Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.
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Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17
Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls
The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.
Red Wolves’ Season Opens with 74-84 Defeat at Ball State
Arkansas State (0-1) chased Ball State (1-0) throughout the game but was unable to match the Cardinals in the season opener Monday night at Worthen Arena.
17,000+ Ballots Cast in Craighead County Early Voting
JRN has the latest numbers for the early voting period of the 2026 general election in Craighead County.
Election Day is Today: A Final Checklist Before Casting Your Vote
JRN has info on voter requirements and locations where you can cast your vote here.
Rotary Club of Jonesboro to Host Executive Director of the National Cold War Center
Ostermann is a world-renowned expert on the Cold War and a professor at the University of Maryland.
Paragould Man Accused of Threatening to ‘Shoot Everyone’ at Local Bar
A Paragould man was arrested early Sunday morning after police said he threatened to shoot patrons in a local bar's parking lot.
Overnight Road Closures Planned for Caraway Road Expansion Project in Jonesboro
Motorists are encouraged to monitor the digital message boards located at both ends of the project area along Caraway Road for updated closure information and scheduling changes.
Heritage Sites Hosts Third Round of Public Meetings on Proposed Arkansas NHA
The meetings, scheduled for Wednesday through Friday, Nov. 4 – 6, will present the findings and recommendations of the draft feasibility study and provide opportunities for public discussion and comment before the study is finalized.
JHS Science Olympiad Connects Students to Science Pathways
From identifying bugs and leaves to determining the daily sources of disease people interact with, the Olympiad provided different pathways for students to explore a plethora of scientific studies.
A-State Falls in Hard-Fought Matchup Versus Ragin’ Cajuns, 2-1
Kennedy Horn was responsible for the Scarlet & Black’s lone goal in the contest while Maddy Tapley led the team with three shots.
1 week ago in Sports
Christian Walker, Matt Olson win 4th Gold Gloves and Wilyer Abreu gets his 3rd
First basemen Christian Walker of Houston and Matt Olson of Atlanta won their fourth Gold Gloves on Sunday while Boston right fielder Wilyer Abreu won the fielding honor for the third year in a row.
1 week ago in National
Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater
A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume
Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."
1 week ago in National
November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos
National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.