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9 hours ago
Jonesboro Fire Department responds to fire on Alex Drive
Emergency responders were called to a house fire on Tuesday along the 1900 block of Alex Drive.
10 hours ago
Bids being accepted for former Mall at Turtle Creek land
Over five years since a tornado destroyed the Mall of Turtle Creek, the previously occupied property could soon be under new ownership.
13 hours ago
NYITCOM’s Xie receives NIH grant to study new migraine treatment
A faculty member at NYITCOM at A-State recently received a grant from the National Institutes of Health in support of research that aims to uncover new migraine treatments for patients.
15 hours ago
Alfano announces candidacy for House District 32
Josh Alfano, a Democrat and Jonesboro Economical Transit System employee, announced his candidacy for state House District 32.
16 hours ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to display flags around community on 9/11
The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will be displaying United States flags during daylight hours at many Jonesboro businesses and offices on Thursday in recognition of 9/11.
1 day ago
Celebrate Black Philanthropy Day honored in Jonesboro
Community leaders came together in Jonesboro for the third annual recognition of Celebrate Black Philanthropy Day, joining a global observance that honors the legacy and impact of African American giving across generations.
1 day ago
A-State women’s basketball announces 2025-26 non-conference schedule
Arkansas State women’s basketball head coach Destinee Rogers announced Monday the 2025-26 non-conference schedule.
2 days ago
Pets of the Week Sept. 8
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
2 days ago
Jonesboro library to reopen on Saturdays starting this weekend
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will reopen on Saturdays starting Sept. 13, it announced Monday.
2 days ago
Cycling teams compete in NICA Plains Divisional Race in Jonesboro
Cycling teams across Arkansas came together at Craighead Forest Park this weekend for the NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) Plains Divisional race.
2 days ago
UPDATE | Gov. Sanders sends letter urging A-State, Arkansas to hold yearly football game against each other
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a letter to the boards of trustees of Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas, calling on the two schools to hold a yearly game against each other at War Memorial Stadium.
2 days ago
Public hearing for proposed improvements to Highway 49 to be held Sept. 25 in Marmaduke
The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will host an in‑person Location and Design Public Hearing to present and discuss the design plans and Environmental Assessment for the proposed improvements to Highway 49.
3 days ago
A-State falls against Arkansas in Little Rock
The Arkansas State football team fell behind early and could not recover in a 56-14 setback versus Arkansas on Saturday afternoon at War Memorial Stadium.
4 days ago
Gov. Sanders announces appointments, 1 from Jonesboro
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders on Friday announced the various appointments, one of whom is from Jonesboro.
4 days ago
Volunteers prepare for Jonesboro’s first NICA race
Members of the Jonesboro Ridge Riders Mountain Bike Team, the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department and other volunteers prepared on Friday for the National Interscholastic Cycling Association Plains Divisional Race to be held this weekend.
4 days ago
Black Oak receives $500K grant for new wastewater collection system
The town of Black Oak received a hefty grant that will go toward an upgrade decades in the making.
4 days ago
Jonesboro police to host inaugural ‘Tee Up for DARE’ golf tournament
The Jonesboro Police Department will be taking the community to the green in October for a good cause.
5 days ago
A-State sets record fall enrollment with 7% increase
Arkansas State University is celebrating a record-breaking student body this fall with 11th-day enrollment surging to 17,926.
5 days ago
NEA District Fair to showcase live music
Six talent-heavy shows to perform each night of the 2025 fair
5 days ago
A-State bowling announces 2025-26 schedule
Arkansas State bowling head coach Justin Kostick announced the 2025-26 slate for the Red Wolves.
