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2 hours ago
Top Sciences and Mathematics Students Named during Convocation of Scholars
The Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University recognized its most outstanding graduating students during the 2025-26 academic year.
19 hours ago
School Closings
Some schools have announced early dismissals in response to incoming severe weather.
19 hours ago
Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas’s Annual Ride Against Trafficking Scheduled
Motorcyclists, bikers and Jeep drivers can soon ride to help end human trafficking.
19 hours ago
Public Storm Shelters in Craighead County and Paragould
JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.
19 hours ago
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.
20 hours ago
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.
23 hours ago
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.
23 hours ago
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.
24 hours ago
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.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
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.
1 day ago
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
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.
2 days ago
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.
2 days ago
UPDATE | Craighead County Under Tornado Watch Until 5 a.m.
The National Weather Service has placed Craighead County under a tornado watch.
2 days ago
Pets of the Week // April 27
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
2 days ago
A-State Campus Police “Misled” on Event Registration, Four Injured from Shooting
University officials confirmed Monday that responding officers were told the gathering followed appropriate procedures, when in reality, the event had moved to the campus at the last minute.
2 days ago
Men of MAC Event Held at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School in Jonesboro
The event brought together local professionals to the Douglas MacArthur campus to teach students about potential career pathways and the skills needed to navigate daily life as adults.
2 days ago
Crews Responding to Crash in Craighead County
Crews are responding to a crash on County Roads 905 and 912 that occurred Monday morning.
2 days ago
Accident in Jonesboro Kills Brookland Man
According to a fatal accident report from the Arkansas State Police, David Ray, 60, of Brookland, was killed on Highway 18 at Nestle Way in Jonesboro.