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Junior Auxiliary of Jonesboro to host “An Evening in Oz” 2026 charity ball
The event will take place on Saturday, Feb. 28, 2026, at the Embassy Suites Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center.
ADEM urges earthquake preparedness for Craighead County
The Arkansas Division of Emergency Management (ADEM) is observing February as National Earthquake Awareness Month.
ASU System adopts common course numbering to simplify student pathways
The Arkansas State University System has completed a new common course numbering system to align with statewide higher education goals and simplify transfer processes for students.
5 days ago in Sports
Injured Warriors star Stephen Curry to sit out All-Star Game with lingering right knee injury
Stephen Curry will sit out the All-Star Game in Los Angeles because of his troublesome right knee that sidelined the Golden State Warriors star for a fourth straight game Monday night against Memphis.
5 days ago in Sports
Four players ejected after Pistons and Hornets tussle in physical game won by Detroit
A fight between the Detroit Pistons and Charlotte Hornets in the third quarter of Monday night's game, resulted in four player ejections.
5 days ago in Sports
Raedler and Huber of Austria win team combined at the Olympics, Mikaela Shiffrin is 4th
Ariane Raedler and Katharina Huber of Austria won gold in the new team combined event at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday when Mikaela Shiffrin surprisingly crossed fourth after wasting a first-run lead by teammate Breezy Johnson.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show sparks global streaming surge, Apple Music data shows
Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime performance translated into an immediate surge in global listening, with new data from Apple Music showing sharp gains across streaming charts, playlists and music discovery platforms in the hours following the show.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Catherine O’Hara died from a pulmonary embolism. Cancer was the underlying cause
A Los Angeles County death certificate issued Monday lists the pulmonary embolism, which occurs when a blood clot blocks an artery in the lungs, as the immediate cause of the actor's Jan. 30 death at age 71. Rectal cancer was the long-term cause.
Jonesboro man accused of threatening to kill girlfriend at gunpoint, holding her captive
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he held his girlfriend captive at gunpoint and threatened her life over accusations of her cheating on him.
KASU Radio to debut Fundraising Fridays on Feb. 13
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is debuting a series of fundraising events, “KASU Fundraising Fridays.”
Man accused of attacking, biting staff at Jonesboro care facility
Police arrested a man after they said a violent disturbance left staff members with visible bite marks and injuries while trying to restrain him.
$150K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of neglecting disabled mother
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found his disabled mother, whom he was caretaking, was being neglected while he was under the influence.
Native Brew Works’ Big Love for Our Community event begins this week
Native Brew Works is asking customers to drink for a cause this week as it kicks off its annual Big Love for Our Community event.
UPDATE | Jonesboro road to be temporarily closed
A road in Jonesboro will be temporarily closed due to utility work.
‘Plan Jonesboro’ initiative kicks off Thursday with open house event
Officials want to give residents the choice to decide which direction they want the place they call home to go in.
Pets of the Week – Feb. 9
JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature “Pets of the Week."
Second annual Extreme Karaoke Battle in downtown Jonesboro scheduled
The second annual Extreme Karaoke Battle hosted by the Foundation of Arts (FOA) has been scheduled.
6 days ago in National
Investigation continues a week after Savannah Guthrie mother was reported missing
The urgent investigation into the apparent kidnapping of 84-year-old Nancy Guthrie continued Sunday, a week after the mother of "Today" show host Savannah Guthrie was reported missing in Arizona.
7 days ago in Sports, Trending
Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13
The "Dark Side" defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.
7 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame
Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.
