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5 days ago

A-State volleyball rallies to defeat No. 16 Missouri in historic victory

Arkansas State volleyball rallied in the final two sets to record the first victory over a top 25 opponent in program history, defeating No. 16 Missouri on Thursday night inside First National Bank Arena.

5 days ago

More restaurants headed to Jonesboro, records show

Online records show four restaurant projects have made project filings with the health department

6 days ago

City of Jonesboro now offering cardboard recycling

The City of Jonesboro announced on Wednesday that cardboard recycling is now available at the city’s Public Works location.

6 days ago

Marybeth Byrd to perform at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

Marybeth Byrd, an American Idol finalist and Arkansas native, will be performing on the lawn at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library later in September.

6 days ago

City of Jonesboro expands online tools on its website

Several new online tools are now on the City of Jonesboro's website to provide "greater transparency, efficiency and opportunities for community engagement," according to a City of Jonesboro news release.

7 days ago

A-State Athletics announces multiple revenue generation initiatives for 2025-26

The Arkansas State Athletics Department and Red Wolves Foundation have announced multiple revenue-generation initiatives that are new for A-State’s 2025-26 athletics seasons.

7 days ago

September’s low-cost pet vaccination clinic in Jonesboro scheduled

The date has been set for the monthly low-cost pet vaccination clinic in September.

1 week ago

Jonesboro city council approves over $3M lien on former Citizens Bank property

The Jonesboro city council unanimously approved a resolution placing a municipal lien on property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.

1 week ago

Northeast Arkansas farmers meet with government officials to discuss farming crisis

Hundreds of Northeast Arkansas farmers gathered to discuss current farming concerns with government officials Tuesday morning in a town hall meeting.

1 week ago

Man accused of sexual indecency with a child in Jonesboro given $150K bond

An Arkansas man charged with sexual indecency with a child in Jonesboro is being held on a $150,000 bond.

1 week ago

A&P Commission hears updates on construction of Jonesboro sports complex

Construction updates about the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center were presented at Tuesday's Advertising and Promotions Commission meeting.

1 week ago

Jonesboro library hosts library card sign-up drive & giveaway

In honor of National Library Card Sign-up Month this September, the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting a library card sign-up drive.

1 week ago

KASU Radio will host its 2025 Fall Fund Drive Sept. 8-19 

KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is holding its 2025 Fall Fund Drive beginning next week.

1 week ago

Pets of the Week Sept. 2

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week

1 week ago

Lupine Wellness Center to host colloquium speaker Dr. Ryan Farmer

The Lupine Wellness Center will host Dr. Ryan Farmer, HSP, as its first colloquium speaker of the school year.

1 week ago

Learn to start and fund small businesses in Arkansas in September with ASBTDC

The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will offer an opportunity during September for small businesses to learn about funding, growing and marketing their business.

1 week ago

Kingdom Nation Ministries launches fundraiser to secure new church facility

Kingdom Nation Ministries, led by Apostle C.A. Turner, is launching a fundraising campaign to purchase a new facility, which will be a permanent worship space for its growing congregation.

1 week ago

ASU vs Arkansas game week is here

Red Wolf and Razorback fans alike have event opportunities leading up to Saturday's game

1 week ago

Ashley McBryde homecoming this Friday at FNB Arena

Ashley McBryde joins Dwight Yoakam and Walker Montgomery for Friday's concert

1 week ago

Woman killed in Highway 141 crash identified

Jennie Horton of Trumann was killed in the single vehicle accident

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