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6 days ago
ELECTION WRAP-UP: Safety Tax Fails, Massive Shakeup on Quorum Court, Runoffs Set
JRN has a breakdown on some of the biggest races in Craighead County and their outcomes during the 2026 general election.
6 days ago
Appeal to Reverse Private Club Permit Denial for Proposed Jonesboro Restaurant Filed in Circuit Court
An appeal of the Jonesboro City Council's decision to deny a liquor license permit to a restaurant located near an elementary school was filed in Craighead County Circuit Court Tuesday.
6 days ago
Democrat Erika Askeland Unseats Republican Incumbent Jack Ladyman in District 32 Race
Democratic challenger Erika Askeland has won the seat for Arkansas State House of Representatives District 32, unseating the six-consecutive-term incumbent, Republican Rep. Jack Ladyman.
6 days ago
Craighead County Lifts Burn Ban Following Recent Rainfall
Citizens are reminded to follow all applicable state and local laws regarding burning activities.
6 days ago
New Christian and Gospel Radio Station to Hit Jonesboro Airwaves Dec. 6
Glory 104.3 FM prepares for midnight sign-on, bringing a new voice of faith, hope and inspiration to Northeast Arkansas with a community worship celebration and ribbon cutting by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce
6 days ago
19th Annual ‘Fill the Food Bank’ Aims to Provide 400K Meals Across Northeast Arkansas
Help the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas combat food insecurity in the region by giving back during Fill the Food Bank.
7 days ago
Curtis Hitt to be Second Judicial District, Division 4 Circuit Judge
Curtis Hitt will be the next circuit judge of Division 4 in the Second Judicial District.
7 days ago
Brookland Voters Approve Restructuring Bonds to Pay for More City Improvement Projects
Voters approved restructuring and refinancing the City of Brookland's municipal bonds, which will go toward paying for several projects throughout the city.
7 days ago
Voters Approve Measure to Combine Craighead County Collector and Treasurer Offices
Two Craighead County government offices will become one after voters approved combining the offices of the collector and treasurer.
7 days ago
Jonesboro Voters Reject 5/8-Cent Public Safety Tax
The measure, driven by the Safety First for Jonesboro committee, sought to generate an estimated $16 million to $17 million annually.
7 days ago
FINAL NUMBERS: Craighead County 2026 General Election Results
Final results for the 2026 general election have arrived. JRN has the latest numbers here.
7 days ago
Dooley Steps Down as A-State Head Women’s Soccer Coach
Dooley, named A-State’s fifth all-time head women’s soccer coach on Jan. 12, 2015, recently completed his 12th season with the Red Wolves in 2026.
7 days ago
Arvest Foundation Awards $6.5K Grant to the NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation
The grant will go to the Auxiliary Mammogram Fund, which provides mammography services for uninsured and underinsured women who may otherwise not be able to afford screening service.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.
1 week ago
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.