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UPDATE | Rape Charge Dropped Against Jonesboro Man, Prosecutors Cite Unavailable Victim
Gerren Ray James, who was 41 at the time of his arrest in March 2025, was originally taken into custody after police received a report that a child was touched and assaulted.
2 hours ago
Proposed 2027 Operating Budget Presented at Craighead County Quorum Court Meeting
The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday saw a presentation of the proposed 2027 county operating budget.
3 hours ago
Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules in Jonesboro to be Adjusted for Veterans Day Holiday
Sanitation schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be adjusted on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day.
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A-State Theatre Presents ‘Little Shop of Horrors: The Musical’ This Month
Performances will be held in the Fowler Center’s Drama Theatre at 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays, Nov. 13, 14, 20 and 21, and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays, Nov. 15 and 22.
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Repeat Offender Accused of Hitting Woman with Glass Bottle in Jonesboro Altercation
A Jonesboro man with a prior conviction for domestic battery faces an enhanced felony charge after police said he struck a woman in the head with a glass bottle and held her down by the neck during a weekend altercation.
6 hours ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags for Veterans Day Across Community
United Stages flags will be displayed during the day at many Jonesboro businesses and offices on Wednesday in honor of Veterans Day.
21 hours ago
State Review Finds ‘Zero Overlap’ Between Former DHS Worker’s Duties and CSAM Allegedly Found in Investigation
The Arkansas Department of Human Services (DHS) has found no connection between the official duties of a former Craighead County caseworker and child sexual abuse material (CSAM) allegedly found during an investigation.
22 hours ago
State Officials Lift Harmful Algal Bloom Advisory for Lake Poinsett
The advisory was initially enacted in September when the DEQ confirmed the presence of a harmful algal bloom fueled by cyanobacteria.
24 hours ago
FOA Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting of New Mural, Tap Room Renovations in Downtown Jonesboro
City leaders and artists gathered Monday morning to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the Foundation of Arts' newest mural and renovated tap room.
1 day ago
Jonesboro Man Sentenced to Probation in School Bus Threat Case
Court documents say that Africa Elijah Anderson, 30, entered a guilty plea Nov. 9 to first-degree terroristic threatening, a class D felony.
1 day ago
The Price of a Vote: Arkansas Candidates Spent Millions in 2026 Elections
Campaign finance records show more than $25 million in reported spending across two statewide races, but the actual total could be considerably higher
1 day ago
Public Comment Period Open for National Heritage Area Designation Study that Includes Craighead County, Northeast Arkansas
Officials with the study are currently seeking public comment, which closes Dec. 11.
1 day ago
Lecture-Concert Series at A-State to Host Dr. Adam Feltz on Ethical Interactions
This series is held annually and features performers and educators sharing their talent and wisdom earned through practice.
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JRN Pets of the Week: Vinnie and Chrissy
Vinnie and Chrissy are waiting to find that perfect furever home. Learn more about them in this edition of JRN Pets of the Week.
2 days ago
Sanders Announces Appointments, Four from Jonesboro
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced appointments to various governing boards and commissions, with four of the appointees being from Jonesboro.
2 days ago
Historic Performance Guides A-State to Three-Set Win at Louisiana Tech
After clinching a share of the Sun Belt Conference Regular Season Championship, A-State looks to earn an outright claim against James Madison on Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14 inside First National Bank Arena.
2 days ago
Inaugural Grain and Gather Festival Brings Block Party, Brat-Eating Contest to Downtown Jonesboro
Kelly Robbins, Executive Director of the Arkansas Rice Federation, said that the event would not be possible without rice farmers and the community that supports them.
3 days ago
A-State Falls in Final Minutes Versus ULM
A field goal in the final minutes proved to be the difference in a 19-17 defeat on Saturday afternoon at Centennial Bank Stadium
3 days ago
Jonesboro Gas Prices Tumble as National Average Drops 12 Cents in a Single Week
The first full week of November comes with lower gas prices. JRN has a check of the latest gas prices in Jonesboro and the state.
3 days ago
A-State Powers Past Louisiana Tech in Four Sets
A-State concludes the series against Louisiana Tech on Saturday, Nov. 7, at 1 p.m. inside the Thomas Assembly Center.