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6 days ago
Jonesboro Library to host New Year’s events
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting kids of all ages to celebrate the new year.
7 days ago
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asks Jonesboro residents for used Christmas trees
The addition of a few firs or cedars left from holiday cheer can add cover for fish and create a fishing hot spot for anglers.
1 week ago
One Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner
1 week ago
‘Twas the night before Christmas
The most famous Christmas poem of all time may very well be "A Visit from St. Nicholas" or, as it's more commonly known, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas".
1 week ago
A-State student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study in Taiwan
An Arkansas State University student will spend her summer in Taiwan, studying Chinese in a two-month intensive program at Chung Yuan Christian University.
1 week ago
ASP provides tips on supporting first responders through holiday stress and burnout
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public that first responders across the state continue to face heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain during this time of year.
1 week ago
Christmas Eve fun for families
Here are some traditions to explore on Christmas Eve that are entertaining for kids and adults.
1 week ago
Pets of the Week – Dec. 24
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
1 week ago
NORAD Santa Tracker is live
It's finally here! Watch Santa as he circles the globe with the NORAD Santa Tracker.
1 week ago
JPD called to shooting, seeking person of interest
The shooting took place in the 300 block of State Street just after 3 a.m.
1 week ago
The Candlelight Service: Jonesboro churches talk tradition
JRN reached out to a selection of churches in Jonesboro to get their take on the traditional Christmas Eve service.
1 week ago
Annual Santa Tracker is coming to JonesboroRightNow
NORAD's Santa Tracker program will watch Santa as he makes his annual trek around the world.
1 week ago
Woman faces DWI, felony endangerment charges after head-on crash in Jonesboro
Jonesboro police arrested a woman after they said she crashed head-on into another vehicle while driving with a blood alcohol content more than double the legal limit and an improperly secured child in the back seat.
1 week ago
Sanders allocates $100K in funding for severe storm, flooding relief
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order Tuesday granting additional funding for communities affected by April's severe storms and flooding.
1 week ago
Hytrol honored as U.S. Best-in-Class Employer by Gallagher
Hytrol Conveyor Co. has been recognized as a Best-in-Class Employer as outlined in Gallagher's 2025 U.S. Benefits Strategy & Benchmarking Survey.
1 week ago
Salvation Army calls for help with Red Kettle Campaign
Red kettles will be at locations throughout Jonesboro up until Dec. 24.
1 week ago
Jonesboro woman accused of setting home on fire
A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she intentionally set fire to a home, causing thousands of dollars in damage.
1 week ago
JPD wins Jonesboro Food Drive Face-Off
The results of the city-wide food drive that ended earlier in December are in.
1 week ago
A-State volleyball lands school-record 4 CSC Academic All-District selections
College Sports Communicators announced its 2025 Academic All-District Volleyball Team, which features a school-record four representatives from Arkansas State.
2 weeks ago
Family medicine specialist Dr. Michael Tedder expands primary care options at St. Bernards
St. Bernards Healthcare announced the arrival of family medicine specialist Dr. Michael Tedder.
