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12 minutes ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, News
Emerson Ambulance Service Presents Sensory Bags to Jonesboro Police Department
Emerson Ambulance Service presented the Jonesboro Police Department with sensory bags on Wednesday that aim to help officers as they assist neurodivergent individuals when responding to calls.
2 hours ago in Community, Food, News
AAF NEA to Host Lunch and Learn in Jonesboro Featuring Tessah Luebke on Social Media and Creativity
Titled “How to Create Like Your 2027 Depends on It,” the session will focus on approaching content creation with purpose and preparing for the year ahead.
5 hours ago in Holiday Guide, Home & Garden Guide, Local Experts, News, Real Estate Expert
THE EXPERT | Selling Your Home During the Holidays? Here’s What You Need to Know
From holiday decorating to showing schedules, Image Realty agent Amanda Hood shares tips to help homeowners make the most of selling during the holiday season.
13 hours ago in Education, News
Paisley Rea Crowned 2027 Miss Arkansas State University
Benton native wins $5,000 scholarship and prize package valued at more than $15,000 in annual competition at A-State's Fowler Center
18 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
One Dead, One Injured in Jonesboro Shooting; Person of Interest Detained
The Criminal Investigation Division (CID) has arrived on the scene and is currently investigating the incident.
20 hours ago in Community, Education, Local Spotlight, News
A-State Named as a Top School for Veterans Through Work Done by Beck Center
Arkansas State University has been named a top school for military veterans by U.S. Veterans Magazine.
22 hours ago in Elections, News
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.
Entertainment
1 hour 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 hour 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.
2 hours 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.
2 hours 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.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume
Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."
6 days ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case
Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.
