News from Jonesboro Right Now
7 minutes ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Education, News
Lecture-Concert Series at A-State to Host Dr. Adam Feltz on Ethical Interactions
This series is held annually and features performers and educators sharing their talent and wisdom earned through practice.
2 hours ago in News, Pet Lovers Guide
JRN Pets of the Week: Vinnie and Chrissy
Vinnie and Chrissy are waiting to find that perfect furever home. Learn more about them in this edition of JRN Pets of the Week.
22 hours ago in Government & Politics, News
Sanders Announces Appointments, Four from Jonesboro
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced appointments to various governing boards and commissions, with four of the appointees being from Jonesboro.
Historic Performance Guides A-State to Three-Set Win at Louisiana Tech
After clinching a share of the Sun Belt Conference Regular Season Championship, A-State looks to earn an outright claim against James Madison on Saturday, Nov. 13 and 14 inside First National Bank Arena.
A-State Falls to Florida Gulf Coast on the Road, 59-89
The Red Wolves continue their road swing to open the season with a trip to Chicago, IL in a game against Loyola Chicago on Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m.
1 day ago in Community, Food, News
Inaugural Grain and Gather Festival Brings Block Party, Brat-Eating Contest to Downtown Jonesboro
Kelly Robbins, Executive Director of the Arkansas Rice Federation, said that the event would not be possible without rice farmers and the community that supports them.
2 days ago in Opinion & Editorial, Sports
OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective
Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football
Entertainment
1 hour ago in Entertainment, Trending
Russell Brand is sentenced to 10 1/2 years in a British prison for rape and sexual assault
Russell Brand was sentenced Monday to 10 1/2 years in prison for raping one woman and sexually assaulting three others during a period when his comedy career built around boasts of erotic exploits was taking off.
2 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Godzilla Minus Zero’ stomps to a record-setting $31.6 debut, clobbering ‘The Cat in the Hat’
"Godzilla Minus Zero" stomped into movie theaters with a chart-topping $31.6 million over the weekend, scoring a record debut for a foreign-language film at the North American box office.
3 days 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.
3 days 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.
4 days 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.
4 days 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.
