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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
The 2027 Coachella lineup is here: Dua Lipa, Tame Impala and SZA to headline
Three acts who are no strangers to Coachella will headline the annual festival in the California desert next April, the organizers announced Wednesday.
4 days ago in Sports
Arch Manning leads Texas into his bayou backyard for a key matchup with LSU
Arch Manning is intimately familiar with Saturday nights in "Death Valley," having been in the stands for some of LSU's biggest games in Tiger Stadium during his childhood in Louisiana.
4 days ago in World
Ebola tops 11,000 cases in Congo’s deadliest outbreak
Congo's Ebola outbreak has topped 11,000 cases, the government said Wednesday, a stark figure that underscores the severity of the situation as the country grapples with the spread of the disease.
International Studies Magnet School Hosts 5th Annual Veterans Day Ceremony
"This is such an important thing for us to teach our students about veterans and those that serve our country," said Veterans Day program coordinator Audra Earnheart.
Jonesboro Elks Lodge 498 to Host ‘Veterans Dinner’ This Friday
The event is scheduled for Friday, Nov. 13, beginning at 6 p.m. at 2113 W. Washington Ave.
Together We Foster to Host Donation Drop-Off on Nov. 15
Every item collected during the drive will help keep the organization's closets stocked and ready to support the children and families they serve.
Trial Date Set for Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate
Court proceedings have been scheduled for the Paragould man accused of fatally shooting his roommate back in September.
Shade Trees on Playgrounds Program Prepares for 25th Anniversary with New Application Timeline
The program will shift its traditional application period and planting ceremonies from fall to spring.
Three Suspects Receive Suspended Sentences on Reduced Charges in A-State Golf Cart Theft
Caleb Deshaun Quinn, Robert Deshaun Selvy, and Taris Durell Randolph were originally facing Class D felony theft charges after a golf cart valued at $4,750 was stolen from the A-State Baseball Stadium parking lot on Sept. 14.
Inclusive Playground at University Heights Lions Club Park Celebrated in Ribbon-Cutting
"We want to make it inclusive where everybody has access regardless of their ability or disability," Parks and Recreation director Jim Stearns told JRN.
4 days ago in Sports
Vikings bring back QB Kirk Cousins in a trade with the Raiders to lift a struggling offense
The Minnesota Vikings reacquired quarterback Kirk Cousins to try to revive their sputtering offense, beating the NFL trade deadline on Tuesday with an agreement to send their 2027 third-round draft pick to the Las Vegas Raiders.
4 days ago in Sports
Skubal to meet with 6 teams, including Mets, Dodgers and Padres, with December lockout looming
With a lockout looming and team executives vowing to take a business-as-usual approach to the offseason, the New York Mets, Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres are among six teams set to meet with top free-agent pitcher Tarik Skubal.
4 days ago in Entertainment
The ‘Hunger Games’ are back, with an A-list cast and brutal origin story for Haymitch
Three years ago, new cinematic life was found in a "Hunger Games" adventure without Katniss. Now, the franchise is back, jumping through time again to check in on another major character from the original films in his teenage years: Haymitch Abernathy.
4 days ago in National, Trending
More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day
The size of Democrats' majorities in the House and Senate remained undetermined one week after Election Day as more than a dozen races were still too early to call Tuesday.
Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s Annual Red Kettle Campaign Begins Friday
The sounds of ringing bells will soon echo across Northeast Arkansas as the Salvation Army of Jonesboro prepares to kick off its annual Red Kettle Campaign.
Permit-Based Waterfowl Hunting Opportunities Expanded, Applications Begin Nov. 12
This year, the AGFC expanded permit-based waterfowl hunting opportunities to a few new locations to increase the quality of hunts for those who draw.
Veterans Day 2026: Deals, Free Meals, and What’s Closed in Jonesboro
In honor of Veterans Day on Wednesday, Nov. 11, several national chains with locations across Jonesboro are offering free meals and discounts to say "thank you" to those who have served.
UPDATE | Rape Charge Dropped Against Jonesboro Man, Prosecutors Cite Unavailable Victim
Gerren Ray James, who was 41 at the time of his arrest in March 2025, was originally taken into custody after police received a report that a child was touched and assaulted.
Proposed 2027 Operating Budget Presented at Craighead County Quorum Court Meeting
The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday saw a presentation of the proposed 2027 county operating budget.
Trash, Recycling Pickup Schedules in Jonesboro to be Adjusted for Veterans Day Holiday
Sanitation schedules for the City of Jonesboro will be adjusted on Wednesday in recognition of Veterans Day.
