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2 weeks ago

Red Wolf Women Close out Home Stand With Win over South Alabama

Crislyn Rose and Zyion Shannon totaled 14 points each to lead Arkansas State to a 74-61 over South Alabama

2 weeks ago

A-State Men Power Past Southern Miss

Arkansas State men’s basketball completed a four-game road trip with a 93-86 victory at Southern Miss

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro mother arrested after test shows baby was exposed to ‘high levels’ of cocaine and meth

Court documents state that a Jonesboro mother had exposed her three-month-old baby to multiple illicit substances and previously refused to surrender the baby to social workers.

2 weeks ago

What is closed for Christmas in Craighead County?

With Christmas quickly approaching, JRN has compiled a list of closures across Craighead County.

2 weeks ago

Affidavit: Jonesboro police seize over 400 grams of drugs, including meth and fentanyl, in traffic stop

Jonesboro police said a routine traffic stop on Sunday resulted in the seizure of substantial amounts of meth and fentanyl.

2 weeks ago

Crowley’s Ridge Development Council has opened LIHEAP applications for select households

Applications for the Crowley's Ridge Development Council's winter utility assistance program have opened for qualifying households.

2 weeks ago

Winter item drive will be conducted at A-State women’s basketball game on Saturday

A-State will be collecting winter hats, scarves, and gloves during Saturday's game to benefit the Warm & Loved program.

2 weeks ago

Tops Bar-B-Q & Burgers announces plan to open location in Jonesboro

The grand opening celebration will be in mid-January.

2 weeks ago

Six months later: The impact of downtown Jonesboro’s commercial truck ordinance

The ordinance, passed on June 17, was intended to redirect large truck traffic away from downtown Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedules for holidays

Sanitation routes for the City of Jonesboro will be on adjusted schedules starting next week due to the Christmas and New Year's holidays.

2 weeks ago

Meurrier establishes endowed scholarship to support future veterinarians at A-State

The Nick Meurrier Scholarship for Veterinary Advancement is designed to assist students with an interest in emerging innovations.

2 weeks ago

A-State unlocks Xbox Bowl achievement in win over Missouri State

With the sixth bowl victory in program history, A-State has claimed bowl wins in back-to-back seasons for the first time.

2 weeks ago

Fountain Square tenants look for new home as landlord looks to sell

All leases are set to terminate on Feb. 28 and demolition of the property will occur the following day.

2 weeks ago

A-State women’s basketball nets seventh-straight win against ULM in conference opener

Behind a season-high 15 three-pointers, Arkansas State women's basketball earned its seventh straight win and opened conference play with a 79-58 victory over ULM

2 weeks ago

Officers in Jonesboro off-duty shooting identified

JPD has identified the two officers involved in the off-duty shooting on Dec. 15.

2 weeks ago

Warming centers will open in Jonesboro for freezing temperatures

Shelters will open when daytime temperatures are below freezing. JET will provide free transportation to and from the shelters.

2 weeks ago

A-State records statement win at Texas State

Arkansas State men’s basketball pulled away late in the second half to secure an 89-70 conference-opening victory at Texas State on Wednesday night inside Strahan Arena.

2 weeks ago

ASK THE EXPERT | Super V Drugs in Jonesboro breaks down some safe medication management strategies

According to an NIH survey, American adults under 65 take an average of 3.9 prescriptions per person, per year.

2 weeks ago

Motorcyclist admits to swallowing “eightball” of meth during high-speed chase in Jonesboro

A motorcyclist faces multiple felony charges after police said he fled a traffic stop in Jonesboro and later admitted to medics that he swallowed meth during the ordeal.

2 weeks ago

Mississippi County Hospital System, St. Bernards Healthcare strengthen rural health partnership

Mississippi County Hospital System and St. Bernards Healthcare announced a finalized agreement Wednesday for St. Bernards to manage two medical centers in Blytheville and Osceola.

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