Lifestyle
4 hours ago
Olympic gold-medalist Rowdy Gaines has tips for older swimmers, or if you’re returning to the pool
"Of course I'm biased, but I will stack swimming against any other exercise out there, especially as we age," former Olympian Rowdy Gaines told The Associated Press. "And swimming is one of the few sports you can do forever."
22 hours ago
Scotland’s sixth birthday one to remember
What began as a quiet plea on Facebook turned into a heartwarming display of community spirit Saturday, after a Jonesboro woman’s call for help ensured her niece did not celebrate her sixth birthday alone
3 days ago
Parker McCollum coming to First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro
Parker McCollum announces Jonesboro as part of 2026 Tour.
5 days ago
Jonesboro teen organizing 5K to raise funds for Promise House
The first ever Paving the Promise 5K, benefiting the Promise House is scheduled to take place this weekend in Jonesboro.
1 week ago
Pets of the Week Nov. 10
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
1 week ago
Farmers’ Almanac says it will cease publication after 208 years, citing financial challenges
A 208-year-old publication that farmers, gardeners and others keen to predict the weather have relied on for guidance will be publishing for the final time.
2 weeks ago
Peloton recalls nearly 878,000 exercise bikes after several seat posts break
Peloton is recalling nearly 878,000 of its exercise bikes across the U.S. and Canada because the products' seat posts can break during use, posing fall hazards.
2 weeks ago
JoyFest set for December in downtown Jonesboro
Kick off the Christmas season at the seventh annual JoyFest in downtown Jonesboro on the first Saturday in December with loads of holiday fun for all ages.
2 weeks ago
Thanksgrilling recipes and how to do it right
Wildfire Outdoor Living reports on Thanksgrilling, blending Thanksgiving and grilling. It offers menu ideas, cooking tips, and recipes for a flavorful celebration.
2 weeks ago
Pets of the Week Nov. 3
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
2 weeks ago
Christmas at the Park light display returns
The drive-through and walk-through light experience that has brought joy to thousands of families — will shine bright again in 2025 through a new partnership between Ground Crew and the City of Jonesboro.
2 weeks ago
OPINION: Diet, Activity, Sleep, and Mental Wellness – Let’s start with diet
This is the first of a four-part series written by Dr. Shane Speights, Dean of the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University.
2 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro provides safety tips ahead of trick-or-treating
With many kids set to trick-or-treat tonight, the City of Jonesboro provided some safety tips for both parents/guardians and children.
2 weeks ago
Ramen instead of Reese’s? Looming SNAP cuts change what’s on offer for Halloween trick-or-treaters
Many people across the U.S. are preparing to give out shelf-stable foods to trick-or-treaters this year to help fill the void left by looming cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, which helps about one in eight Americans buy groceries.
3 weeks ago
Community fights pickleball replacing basketball courts at South Florida beachside park
The city of Fort Lauderdale is planning to replace the decades-old, beachside basketball courts with pickleball courts, part of a deal with developers for a massive condo and hotel project.
3 weeks ago
How Americans feel about changing the clocks, according to a new AP-NORC poll
Only 12% of U.S. adults favor the current system of daylight saving time, which has people in most states changing the clocks twice a year, according to a new AP-NORC poll, while 47% are opposed and 40% are neutral.
3 weeks ago
Daylight Saving Time to end soon
It’s almost time to fall back with Daylight Saving Time (DST) coming to an end.
3 weeks ago
How Americans will be celebrating Halloween, according to a new AP-NORC poll
About two-thirds of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some way this year, with parents of kids under 18 especially likely to have plans, according to a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research.
3 weeks ago
Cheating beyond ChatGPT: Agentic browsers present risks to universities
Pangram reports that new AI-enabled browsers, such as OpenAI's Atlas, raise concerns about academic integrity and student data privacy in universities.
3 weeks ago
10 hidden cities where your career could take off in 2026
HousingAnywhere reports that emerging cities like Porto, Leipzig, and Valencia are ideal for career growth, affordability, and quality of life in 2026.
