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4 weeks ago

Engskov makes Brooks Wallace Award watch list

The College Baseball Foundation announced Wednesday morning that senior shortstop Patrick Engskov has been named to the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List.

4 weeks ago

Baptist Memorial and AMMC finalize merger and appoint new CEO to lead hospital

The merger between Memphis-Based Baptist Memorial Healthcare and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould has been completed.

4 weeks ago

March events at FOA Stage, Too in downtown Jonesboro

The Foundation of Arts (FOA) has announced free events throughout the month of March at their Stage, Too venue in downtown Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago

A-State’s Ashford earns first career win in 10-2 win over Louisiana Tech

The Red Wolves defeated the Bulldogs Tuesday night at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park.

4 weeks ago

Jason Allen wins primary race for Craighead County sheriff, candidates react

"People showed up to the polls and now it's time for me to show up and do my part," Allen said.

4 weeks ago

Final Results: County Clerks report unofficial totals

Here are links to files that provide complete totals from each area county

4 weeks ago

Mooney re-elected; Hitt, Nadzam headed to runoff in Circuit Judge elections

Mooney receives "just enough" votes to avoid a runoff with Miles; Hitt and Nadzam will faceoff again in November

4 weeks ago

Stephanie Hoffman wins primary for Craighead County tax collector

"I'm truly excited," said Hoffman. "I was with my family, and we were all just extremely excited and thanking God for the opportunity."

4 weeks ago

Wooldridge unseats Johnson in State Senate District 21

Wooldridge wins a race labeled as one of the most expensive legislative races in the state

4 weeks ago

Erika Askeland wins Democratic primary race for House District 32

Erika Askeland will be the Democratic candidate for State House District 32 in the November general election.

4 weeks ago

Brookland Public Schools millage increase fails at polls

The millage rate for Brookland Public Schools will remain the same as a proposed millage increase for the district failed.

4 weeks ago

Craighead County 2026 primary election results

JRN was LIVE at the Craighead County Election Annex. FINAL RESULTS ARE IN.

4 weeks ago

Guests from Teikyo Heisei University visit A-State this week

The Department of Occupational Therapy in the College of Nursing and Health Professions at Arkansas State University will welcome six students and two faculty from Teikyo Heisei University in Tokyo this week.

4 weeks ago

Arvest Bank warns consumers, businesses about tax identity theft

With tax filing season underway, Arvest Bank is urging consumers and businesses to stay alert and take proactive steps to protect themselves from tax-related identity theft.

4 weeks ago

United Way of Northeast Arkansas announces return of 6th annual virtual singing competition fundraiser

United Way of Northeast Arkansas is excited to bring back its virtual singing competition for a sixth season.

1 month ago

Jason Aldean and Greenway announce Food Bank benefit concert in Forrest City

Greenway Equipment, in partnership with Jason Aldean and the University of Arkansas–East Arkansas Community College, announced Tuesday a food bank benefit concert scheduled for April.

1 month ago

ADEM recognizes first week of March as Severe Weather Awareness Week in Arkansas

This week serves as a reminder for all Arkansans to review severe weather safety plans and ensure their homes, schools, and workplaces are prepared for potential spring storms.

1 month ago

Farm Credit Mid-America supports beyond the classroom student experiences at A-State

“We’re honored to invest in the future of agriculture by supporting ‘Beyond the Classroom Experiences’ at Arkansas State’s College of Agriculture,” said Mike Williams, regional vice president agricultural lending at Farm Credit Mid-America.

1 month ago

CASA to host fundraiser in Jonesboro for Child Abuse Prevention Month

The luncheon will feature an appearance and proclamation from Mayor Harold Copenhaver and a keynote address from Judge Barbara Halsey.

1 month ago

Paragould man pleads guilty to two counts of rape, sentenced to 50 years in prison

Jaxon Anderson was sentenced to a total of 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.

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