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Jonesboro mother sentenced to 15 years in prison after 9,000+ fentanyl pills, among other drugs, found in home
A Jonesboro woman will spend over a decade in prison after pleading guilty to trafficking fentanyl and weapons charges.
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Jonesboro man faces multiple charges in connection to multiple Christmas Day vehicle break-ins
A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police connected him to multiple break-ins that occurred on Christmas Day.
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Second suspect arrested after Jonesboro home search reveals multiple drugs and firearms
Judge Chris Thyer found probable cause Dec. 31 to charge 27-year-old Courtland Danny Blake.
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Lake City Fire Department hosts regional live burn training event
Firefighters in Northeast Arkansas came to Lake City to learn more about fire dynamics and experience high-heat scenarios inside a mobile burn facility.
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A Look Back: The Stories of 2025
JRN shares the top stories by metrics as well as staff picks for 2025.
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Arvest Bank warns of video call scams
Arvest Bank is warning the public about a rise in scams involving unsolicited video calls.
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A-State ends 2025 with win versus Arkansas Tech
The win extends the Red Wolves’ home winning streak against non-conference opponents to 14 games.
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Crislyn Rose Named Sun Belt Player of the Week
Junior guard Crislyn Rose was named the week 8 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week for her efforts at Arkansas.
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Pets of the Week – Dec. 30
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
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OPINION: Our hopes for the New Year
To celebrate 2026, the team at JMG and JonesboroRightNow is sharing their hopes for the New Year.
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St. Bernards physicians honor hospitalist Dr. Jon Thompson for exceptional care in 2025
Physicians practicing within the St. Bernards Healthcare system awarded Dr. Jon Thompson their 2025 Living The Mission Physician Award.
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$5M bond set for suspect in deadly Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting
Mario Jashon Stafford is being held on a $5 million cash/surety bond after deadly Christmas Eve shooting.
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What’s closed for the New Year’s holiday in Craighead County?
JRN has compiled a list of closures for New Year's across Craighead County.
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A-State men’s basketball unveils remaining 2025-26 schedule themes and promotions
Arkansas State Athletics unveiled themes and promotions for the remaining 2025-26 men’s basketball home games.
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City of Jonesboro named 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award winner
The City of Jonesboro has been named a 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award recipient.
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Strong wind knocks out power, causes damage
52-mph wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro airport.
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Lady Red Wolves win 9th straight, Beat Arkansas
The win was A-State's first win over Arkansas since the 2005 WNIT and first win in Fayetteville in program history
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Where to celebrate New Year’s in Jonesboro
JRN has compiled a list of New Year's events in Jonesboro as 2026 draws near.
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Jonesboro’s Park Ranger program honored with Trendsetter recognition
The City of Jonesboro next month will receive a Trendsetter award in Tourism, Development and Creative Culture for its Park Ranger program.
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Arrest made in connection with Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting
Mario Jashon Stafford, 29, was arrested in connection with the shooting after an investigation by officers.
