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2 days ago in National, Trending

Winter storm packing snow and strong winds to descend on Great Lakes and Northeast

A wild winter storm was expected to bring strong winds, heavy snow and frigid temperatures to the Great Lakes and Northeast on Tuesday, a day after a bomb cyclone barreled across the northern U.S. and left tens of thousands of customers without power.

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St. Bernards physicians honor hospitalist Dr. Jon Thompson for exceptional care in 2025

Physicians practicing within the St. Bernards Healthcare system awarded Dr. Jon Thompson their 2025 Living The Mission Physician Award.

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$5M bond set for suspect in deadly Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting

Mario Jashon Stafford is being held on a $5 million cash/surety bond after deadly Christmas Eve shooting.

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What’s closed for the New Year’s holiday in Craighead County?

JRN has compiled a list of closures for New Year's across Craighead County.

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A-State men’s basketball unveils remaining 2025-26 schedule themes and promotions

Arkansas State Athletics unveiled themes and promotions for the remaining 2025-26 men’s basketball home games.

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City of Jonesboro named 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award winner

The City of Jonesboro has been named a 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award recipient.

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Strong wind knocks out power, causes damage

52-mph wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro airport.

Lady Red Wolves win 9th straight, Beat Arkansas

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Lady Red Wolves win 9th straight, Beat Arkansas

The win was A-State's first win over Arkansas since the 2005 WNIT and first win in Fayetteville in program history

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Where to celebrate New Year’s in Jonesboro

JRN has compiled a list of New Year's events in Jonesboro as 2026 draws near.

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Jonesboro’s Park Ranger program honored with Trendsetter recognition

The City of Jonesboro next month will receive a Trendsetter award in Tourism, Development and Creative Culture for its Park Ranger program.

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Arrest made in connection with Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting

Mario Jashon Stafford, 29, was arrested in connection with the shooting after an investigation by officers.

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Jonesboro Library to host New Year’s events

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting kids of all ages to celebrate the new year.

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Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asks Jonesboro residents for used Christmas trees

The addition of a few firs or cedars left from holiday cheer can add cover for fish and create a fishing hot spot for anglers. 

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)

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One Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion jackpot

A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner

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‘Twas the night before Christmas

The most famous Christmas poem of all time may very well be "A Visit from St. Nicholas" or, as it's more commonly known, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas".

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A-State student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study in Taiwan

An Arkansas State University student will spend her summer in Taiwan, studying Chinese in a two-month intensive program at Chung Yuan Christian University.

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ASP provides tips on supporting first responders through holiday stress and burnout

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public that first responders across the state continue to face heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain during this time of year.

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Christmas Eve fun for families

Here are some traditions to explore on Christmas Eve that are entertaining for kids and adults.

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Pets of the Week – Dec. 24

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

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NORAD Santa Tracker is live

It's finally here! Watch Santa as he circles the globe with the NORAD Santa Tracker.

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2 days ago in Entertainment

Chevy Chase is under the spotlight in a new documentary, warts and all — and he’s OK with it

Insulting the director who is making a documentary about you might not be the most diplomatic of choices. Then again, Chevy Chase has never been very diplomatic.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Where are the wackiest New Year’s Eve drops in the US?

Why let New York City have all the fun with its Times Square ball drop on New Year's Eve? Dozens of places across the U.S. will ring in 2026 by dropping a quirky assortment of fruits, vegetables, sea creatures and balls of all shapes and sizes. Many have a hometown flair.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Brigitte Bardot’s funeral will be held next week in French Riviera resort of Saint-Tropez

The funeral for Brigitte Bardot will be held next week in Saint-Tropez, the glamorous French Riviera resort she helped make famous and where she lived for more than a half-century, local authorities said.