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26 minutes ago
A-State debate team wins first place at Arkansas Student Congress
The Arkansas State University debate team recently participated in the annual Arkansas Student Congress, sweeping the competition by placing first and earning over a dozen individual awards.
1 hour ago
$1M bond set for Jonesboro man accused of raping victim multiple times
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $1 million cash/surety bond after police said he raped a victim on multiple occasions.
2 hours ago
Pets of the Week – Nov. 17
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week". We will feature a handful of animals each week.
3 hours ago
Arvest shares budgeting tips for holiday shopping
Maximize budgets with financial tips for the holidays.
4 hours ago
Site work begins on future Jonesboro Raising Cane’s
The fast food chain will open in Jonesboro next summer.
9 hours ago
Students in grades 3 – 6 on A-State campus for business leadership conference
Arkansas State University is hosting the 10th annual Small Business Leadership Conference today.
13 hours ago
Tarah Richardson named JRN Editor
Current editor Rachel Rudd will stay on as Chief Reporter; Nena Zimmer will continue as a contributing writer.
1 day 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
1 day ago
State House races set
Three of the five house districts will have races in the 2026 election cycle; the two state senators are in the middle of four-year terms and not up for election in 2026
1 day ago
A-State Men’s Basketball Wins Home Opener
The Red Wolves overcame an early deficit and upped their winning streak in home openers to 11 games, defeating Christian Brothers in a 95-67 decision
2 days ago
Women Red Wolves Surge in 4th Quarter for 76-67 win
Zyion Shannon led the Red Wolves in points for her second straight game, with 18 points on 55 percent efficiency
2 days ago
A-State Volleyball Rolls Past Old Dominion
First of three sports event day at First National Bank Areana; ASU Women's Basketball at 4pm, ASU Men's Basketball at 7pm
3 days ago
The CCCF announces grant programs for local nonprofits
New grant programs are available to nonprofits through the Craighead County Community Foundation.
3 days ago
Walls going up at Jonesboro sports complex
Walls for the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center began installation this week.
3 days ago
NEA Baptist and UnitedHealthcare reach agreement
NEA Baptist will remain in network for those with UnitedHealthcare plans.
3 days ago
Red Wolf Express will not run for A-State game against Louisiana
The Red Wolf Express will not run for Arkansas State University’s home game against Louisiana on Thursday, Nov. 20.
3 days ago
The RESTORE Hub awarded $2M grant for IPSE program
A-State's RESTORE Hub receives $2M for inclusivity programs to support students with disabilities.
3 days ago
Early voting for Nettleton Public Schools millage continues
Early voting for the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools continued this week.
3 days ago
Parker McCollum coming to First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro
Parker McCollum announces Jonesboro as part of 2026 Tour.
3 days ago
ARDOT to host meeting on proposed road connection project in Jonesboro
The Arkansas Department of Transportation will be hosting a public hearing next week to discuss plans and environmental assessments for a proposed new road project in Jonesboro.
