News from Jonesboro Right Now
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.
5 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.
6 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.
8 hours ago in Community, Education, Food, News
Students, Leaders, and Partners United to Fight Hunger at the 2026 Arkansas College Hunger Summit in Jonesboro
The Summit provided opportunities for participants to exchange ideas, build partnerships, and explore practical approaches to improving food access for Arkansas college students.
10 hours 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.
12 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.
Entertainment
11 hours 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.
11 hours 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.
11 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.
11 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.
