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2 weeks ago
Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedules for MLK Day holiday
Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules for the upcoming Martin Luther King Jr. holiday.
2 weeks ago
‘Where Do We Go From Here?’ events set for Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Celebrations to honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. will be held at Arkansas State University and throughout the Jonesboro community in the days surrounding the holiday.
2 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro, Foundation of Arts accepting applications for painting traffic signal cabinets
Some cabinets have already been painted as part of previous beautification efforts and will be repainted, while others will be painted for the first time.
2 weeks ago
A-State ties program record for steals in 41-Point win over Louisiana
The 28 steals also ties the Sun Belt record for most steals in a league game.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro High School step team surprised with $50,000 ‘Walking Together’ grant
On Jan. 15, Jonesboro High School (JHS) staff members presented a check to the school’s Tau Delta Pi Step Team.
2 weeks ago
St. Bernards Hand & Wrist Center Opens, led by Hand, Wrist Surgeon Dr. Safder Hasan
Dr. Hasan and his team will incorporate therapies and surgeries for injuries and disorders affecting the hands, wrists, and arms.
2 weeks ago
A-State suffers setback at South Alabama
Arkansas State men’s basketball fell in a 91-87 overtime decision at South Alabama on Thursday night inside The Mitchell Center.
2 weeks ago
EAB Media sells share of radio signals in Arkansas
EAB Media has agreed to sell a large group of its radio properties in central Arkansas and the River Valley region.
2 weeks ago
St. Bernards, Valley View launch on-campus sports medicine clinic to reduce lost class time
The clinic offers physical therapy to any student, athlete or not, and staff member to enable them to stay on campus and avoid missing days.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Human Development Center celebrates groundbreaking of new Wellness Center
Officials and community members gathered Thursday afternoon to celebrate the groundbreaking of the Jonesboro Human Development Center's upcoming Wellness Center.
2 weeks ago
Division 4 circuit judge candidates participate in Kiwanis Club debate
The Second Judicial District represents Craighead, Clay, Crittenden, Greene, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties.
2 weeks ago
Early morning accident on I-555 results in pedestrian fatality
Jared Smith, 29, was standing in the northbound lane of I-555 due to a previous crash, when he was hit by a 2003 Dodge Ram.
2 weeks ago
Craighead County issues burn ban due to increased fire hazard
This directive was requested from the Craighead County District Fire Chiefs, in collaboration with the Arkansas Forestry Services, to protect lives and property.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro fatal crash victim identified
The victim of a fatal crash involving two semi-trucks has been identified as Robert Furches, 71, from Millington, TN.
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro angler hooks first Legacy Lunker bass in Village Creek State Park
Kevin Riney called the Legacy Lunker Hotline as soon as he caught the fish.
2 weeks ago
$150K bond set for Jonesboro woman accused of aggravated burglary, assault on ex-girlfriend
District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 25-year-old Caitlin Rae’shawen Smith.
2 weeks ago
The Systems Group expands Northeast Arkansas presence with Jonesboro facility
The group will occupy the recently closed Life Strategies Counseling building
2 weeks ago
Stearns selected as Jonesboro Parks director
As director of Parks and Recreation, Stearns will manage a staff of approximately 160 full and part-time employees and an additional 50 seasonal staffers.
2 weeks ago
Fatal accident involving two semi-trucks blocks traffic in Jonesboro
The area will be blocked until the scene can be cleared by emergency crews.
2 weeks ago
Which candidates will be on the primary ballots in Craighead County?
As the primary elections draw closer, JRN has compiled a list of candidates that will appear on Craighead County ballots.