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4 weeks ago
A Pair of Home Runs for Arkansas State Evens Troy Series
Arkansas State benefited from two multi-RBI home runs to score all six runs in the 6-4 win at Troy Friday night at Riddle-Pace Field.
4 weeks ago
The Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet School with Jonesboro Public Schools Announces Student Plant Sale
The Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet School invites the community to its upcoming Student Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
4 weeks ago
A-State Bowling Advances to Pittsburgh Regional Championship
A-State opened NCAA Championship play with a 2-0 win over Belmont Abbey and rallied past Nebraska 2-1
4 weeks ago
Make-A-Wish Grants Boy’s Wish To Join Greene County SWAT Teams for a Tactical Adventure
Recently, the Paragould Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office traded their usual intense operations for a different kind of mission: granting a wish.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Woman Accused of Filing Fake Reports in $20K Bank Fraud Scheme
On April 3, District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 33-year-old Jodeci Reshelle Boston with second-degree forgery and theft of property between $5,000 and $25,000.
4 weeks ago
Delta Symposium XXXI, ‘Monsters, Cryptids, and the Monstrous,’ Set for April 8-11
In its 31st year, the annual symposium will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday with events in the Carl R. Reng Student Union, including a forum discussion of monsters and cryptids across various disciplines.
4 weeks ago
Reflecting on the Early Days of JRN
"I was honored to serve as the founding editor-in-chief at JRN, and from day one, I embraced the opportunity to help shape something entirely new."
4 weeks ago
April Events at Jonesboro Foundation of Arts Stage, Too
Several free events are planned at the Foundation of Arts (FOA) Stage, Too venue in downtown Jonesboro throughout April.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s Design Week Ended Thursday
A main topic of conversation at the closing open house was what could be introduced to Jonesboro to raise the city’s appeal.
4 weeks ago
The Spotlight | A Day in the Life of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters
"We live this intentional life here in Holy Angels, so that when we're able to go out and be with God's people, we're filled up and able to bring that out."
4 weeks ago
A-State Baseball Drops Series Opener at Troy
A-State continues the road series at Troy Friday night with first pitch set for 6 p.m.
4 weeks ago
St. Bernards Unveils New Heart and Vascular Clinic and Diagnostic Center in Paragould
Officials with St. Bernards unveiled a new heart and vascular clinic and diagnostic center at Paragould Medical Park on Thursday.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Police Department Warning of Scam
The Jonesboro Police Department is warning residents of a new scam.
4 weeks ago
Forrest City Man Held on $750K Bond Following High-Speed Chase Involving Handguns in Jonesboro
A Forrest City man is being held on a $750,000 bond after authorities said he led police on a high-speed chase through Jonesboro while armed with two handguns.
4 weeks ago
City Water and Light to Flush Water System in Jonesboro City Limits
Various areas within the city limits will be flushed from April 12 to 17.
4 weeks ago
DNA Match Leads To Arrest in $62K AC Theft at Jonesboro Construction Site
According to court documents, DNA evidence from blood left at a 2023 crime scene led to felony charges against a West Memphis man accused of stealing over $62,000 in air conditioning equipment from a Jonesboro construction site.
4 weeks ago
Arkansas State’s Season Ends in WNIT Fab 4 Against Marshall
Arkansas State fell in the Fab 4 of the WNIT to Marshall Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena.
4 weeks ago
Happy Birthday, Jonesboro Right Now!
Today, JRN has published over 5,700 articles, covering everything from critical crime and safety reports in Craighead County to high school sports scores and local business openings.
4 weeks ago
Lake City Grandfather Faces Felony Charges After Child Hospitalized for Meth Exposure and Burns
A Lake City man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after a judge found probable cause to charge him with exposing his grandchild to meth.
4 weeks ago
$500K Bond for Jonesboro Man Accused of Uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material Online
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found multiple instances of child sexual abuse material uploaded online.