News from Jonesboro Right Now
12 minutes ago in Business, Education, News
Catalyst NEA Highlights Partnerships Driving Arkansas Innovation and Growth
Chancellor Calvin White Jr. said the forum reflects the university's commitment to connecting education, research and industry in ways that benefit students and the communities they will serve.
1 hour ago in Government & Politics, News, Outdoors
Jonesboro City Council Approves Ordinance on Camping Restrictions in City Parks, Parking Lots
The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance designed to crack down on unauthorized camping in city parks and parking lots.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Trial for Former DHS Worker Facing 40+ Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges Pushed to 2027
Gregory Daffron was arrested in September after an investigation initiated by two cybertips from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC).
Downtown Road Closures Announced for Friday’s Grain & Gather Block Party
City officials are urging motorists to plan alternate routes in advance and to exercise caution when driving near the downtown area throughout the day.
Horn Selected to Sun Belt Third Team All-Conference
Horn also earned conference offensive player of the week recognition for her efforts against ULM, scoring two goals and adding to a third with an assist.
20 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Deceased Male Identified as a Suspect in Preakness Drive Shooting
Jonesboro police have identified the deceased individual in Wednesday afternoon’s shooting on Preakness Drive as a suspect in the incident.
20 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Former Ducks Unlimited Volunteer in Paragould Accused of Making $100K in Unauthorized Transactions
Court documents say that between April 2023 and September 2026, Exum had made multiple unauthorized transactions that totaled over $100,000.
Entertainment
2 hours ago in Entertainment
Awkwafina digs into her culinary roots to try something a little crazy: Open a restaurant
Awkwafina was feeling under the weather recently and decided she was going to make soup. And that startled her because she hasn't always been the kind of person who made soup.
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
25 years after ‘Britney,’ 5 new Britney Spears songs showcase a pop icon at a transformative moment
Legacy Recordings on Friday is releasing "Britney (25th Anniversary Edition)," an expanded reissue of her pivotal record, which went quadruple platinum in less than two months. The collection features two remixes and five previously unreleased songs from that era, her first new (or is it old?) music since she announced she would "never return to the music industry" in a 2024 Instagram post.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Everything you need to know about the 2026 Latin Grammy Awards. Here’s how to watch
The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards are right around the corner. Are you ready? If not, no problema. Here's everything you need to know about watching the 2026 Latin Grammys, including how to stream the show and where you can see music's biggest stars walking the red carpet.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Russell Brand has been convicted of rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was convicted Thursday of rape and sexual assault charges on allegations dating back more than 20 years. Judge Joel Bennathan said Brand faces a "significant" prison term when he is sentenced Monday. He had been free on bail but was taken into custody.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Bingo, Care Bears, Pokémon cards and the classic playground slide make it into the Toy Hall of Fame
Bingo, Care Bears, the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the humble playground slide have all made it into the National Toy Hall of Fame, taking their place alongside classics like Mr. Potato Head and G.I. Joe.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Met Gala exhibit will examine everyday items of clothing, replacing scuttled Galliano show
And now, Take 2: The new Met Gala exhibit will celebrate everyday garments and materials like jeans and puffer jackets, paper and plastic — and how fashion designers transform them.
