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3 weeks ago

A-State Theatre to present ‘Emma,’ adaptation of Jane Austen classic

Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will begin its 2025-26 season with a production of Kate Hamill’s “Emma,” a bold adaptation of a Jane Austen classic.

3 weeks ago

Music community mourns loss of Sonny Hunt

Hunt was revered by musicians everywhere. "The guy the BEST guitar players look up to."

4 weeks ago

Mikey Madison will play a Facebook whistleblower in Aaron Sorkin’s ‘Social Network’ follow-up

Aaron Sorkin is diving back into the world of Facebook with a "Social Network" follow-up featuring Jeremy Strong as Mark Zuckerberg and a newly minted Oscar winner as a whistleblower.

4 weeks ago

Upcoming Halloween events in Craighead County

With October right around the corner, JRN has compiled a list of upcoming family-friendly Halloween events in Craighead County.

4 weeks ago

Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen

Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.

4 weeks ago

Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years

Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."

4 weeks ago

Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival updates

With the 2025 Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival this weekend, BBQ Fest chairman Tim McCall gave some last-minute updates regarding road closures and new entertainment.

4 weeks ago

Emotional Jimmy Kimmel says in late-night return he never intended to make light of Kirk’s killing

Jimmy Kimmel returned to late-night television Tuesday after a nearly weeklong suspension and, in an emotional monologue where he appeared close to tears, said that he wasn't trying to joke about the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk.

4 weeks ago

First National Bank Arena to go fully cashless Oct. 1

First National Bank Arena will be a fully cashless venue beginning Oct. 1.

4 weeks ago

ABC ends Jimmy Kimmel’s suspension and his show will return Tuesday

ABC will reinstate Jimmy Kimmel's late night show in the wake of criticism over his comments about the assassination of conservative activist Charlie Kirk, officials with the network said Monday.

4 weeks ago

Upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas

With autumn in the air, JRN has compiled a list of ongoing and upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas.

4 weeks ago

Christopher Nolan to lead Directors Guild of America

Christopher Nolan has been elected to lead the Directors Guild of America, the organization said late Saturday. The Oscar-winning "Oppenheimer" filmmaker said in a statement that it is, "one of the greatest honors of my career."

4 weeks ago

Release party for Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album is coming to AMC theaters

Taylor Swift is heading back to the big screen next month, and fans are already lining up for tickets. AMC Theatres announced on Friday that it will host a release party for Swift's 12th studio album, " The Life of a Showgirl," which is set to debut Oct. 3.

1 month ago

Northeast Arkansas District Fair full opening Monday

After three-day midway preview, the full six-day fair runs Monday through Saturday

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Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows

Roughly two weeks after his April 2024 arrest, Wallen commented on social media: "I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility" and said he "made amends" with Nashville law enforcement and others. Then in December, he pleaded guilty to two counts.