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5 days ago
Visitation Services Announced for Fallen Brookland Police Department K9
Visitation services for a fallen Brookland Police Department K9 have been announced.
5 days ago
Jonesboro Neighborhood Looks to Change Short-Term Rental Rules After Party
Residents of two Jonesboro neighborhoods voiced their concerns about troublesome Airbnb rentals at a recent city council meeting.
5 days ago
A-State Football Suites and Tower Loge Boxes Sold Out, Limited Premium Seating Remains Available
Season and single-game tickets in the Woodard McAlister Club feature all-inclusive food and beverages while providing fans with a private indoor space where they can enjoy Red Wolves’ football game days.
5 days ago
JRN Upgrades Mobile App with a Cleaner Look
Jonesboro Right Now has launched an upgraded mobile app to provide better ways to get local news and information across Northeast Arkansas. The new mobile app has several upgrades and added features.
6 days ago
New EBT App to Bring Extra Fraud Protections for Craighead County SNAP Recipients
The Arkansas Department of Human Services announced that the new ebtEDGE mobile app is rolling out statewide as part of a system-wide transition to a new electronic card vendor
6 days ago
Mother of U.S. Vice President J.D. Vance to Speak on Recovery in Jonesboro
Beverly Vance Aikins will share her testimony at a special recovery service.
6 days ago
Three Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Employees Honored for Response to Wreck
"We appreciate what y'all did," Hamrick said. "It's the stuff you don't have to do that makes a difference."
6 days ago
Johnny Cash Boyhood Home to Host America 250 Exhibit
The exhibit invites visitors to reflect on what it means to be American and how music can tell our national story in ways history books alone cannot.
6 days ago
THE EXPERT | What is Pipe Relining?
What do you do when you have an underground plumbing leak? This repair could takes months to fix and be a disruptor to the home. Chris West Plumbing has a solution.
7 days ago
Jonesboro Woman Arrested After Husband Found with Knife in Side
Court documents show a domestic disturbance in Jonesboro resulted in a man being stabbed by his wife and taken to a hospital.
7 days ago
Jonesboro Man Faces Felony Charge Following Sexual Assault on Teenager
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said a teen victim and the victim's sibling were forced to lock themselves in a bedroom after multiple pleas for the man to not touch the victim in an inappropriate manner.
7 days ago
Man Arrested in Connection to Jonesboro Fight After Firing a Handgun
Police arrested a man after they said he fired a handgun during a large-scale fight in Jonesboro that was sparked by a group text dispute.
7 days ago
VIDEO | Jonesboro’s Very Own Spider-Man Helps Man Cross Busy Intersection
Spider-Man swung in from New York to Jonesboro on Tuesday to help a person in a wheelchair cross a busy intersection.
7 days ago
Violent Crime Spree in Jonesboro Leads to Arrest, $1M Bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $1 million cash/surety bond after police said he forced entry into multiple homes, assaulted residents, and resisted arrest.
7 days ago
Jonesboro City Council Approves Contracts Regarding Lane Usage for Swim Teams
The Jonesboro City Council unanimously approved two contracts regarding pool lane usage agreements for two local competitive swim teams.
7 days ago
July Declared Acute Flaccid Myelitis Awareness Month in Jonesboro in Honor of Local Boy
Since the CDC began tracking the disease in August 2014, there have been 797 cases reported nationwide.
7 days ago
A-State Names Dick Clay ‘That’s Sports’ Memorial Scholarship Recipient
Established by family and friends, the scholarship honors Dick Clay, a 1968 graduate and 1969 master’s graduate of A-State who served as sports director at KAIT from 1970 to 1988.
1 week ago
Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2026 Speaker Series
The series will feature three unique events throughout the fall, each highlighting a different topic and audience.
1 week ago
Tran Receives $15K Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholarship
An Arkansas State University student was selected to receive the prestigious Public Company Accounting Oversight Board Scholarship for the 2026-27 academic year, totaling $15,000.
1 week ago
St. Bernards Receives National Recognition for Regional Heart, Stroke Care
The American Heart Association recognized St. Bernards Healthcare’s three hospitals in Jonesboro, Wynne and Pocahontas with eight quality achievement awards.