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7 days ago

UPDATE | Jonesboro road to be temporarily closed

A road in Jonesboro will be temporarily closed due to utility work.

7 days ago

‘Plan Jonesboro’ initiative kicks off Thursday with open house event

Officials want to give residents the choice to decide which direction they want the place they call home to go in.

7 days ago

Pets of the Week – Feb. 9

JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature “Pets of the Week."

7 days ago

Second annual Extreme Karaoke Battle in downtown Jonesboro scheduled

The second annual Extreme Karaoke Battle hosted by the Foundation of Arts (FOA) has been scheduled.

1 week ago

Historic performance powers Red Wolves to win over Bowling Green in MAC-SBC Challenge

Arkansas State men’s basketball established control early and did not look back in a 91-54 rout of Bowling Green on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

1 week ago

Red Wolves fall in overtime at Eastern Michigan 

Despite four Red Wolves reaching double digits in scoring, Arkansas State fell in overtime to Eastern Michigan Saturday afternoon in the George Gervin GameAbove Center, 73-76.

1 week ago

Learn how to start a small business in Arkansas this month at A-State

ASBTDC at Arkansas State University provides one-to-one confidential guidance to business owners and entrepreneurs.

1 week ago

ARDOT announces full closure of a portion of Highway-77 south of Manila

Beginning on Monday, Feb. 9, at 8 a.m., a portion of Highway 77, south of Manila, will be closed.

1 week ago

A-State’s fall 2025 Chancellor’s and Dean’s List students are announced

Students on the Chancellor’s and Dean’s Lists for the fall 2025 semester at Arkansas State University have been announced.

1 week ago

Brookland Public Schools tops off intermediate building

As the building's final beam was lifted into place, students continuously chanted "Brookland Bearcats!"

1 week ago

Jonesboro mother held on $100K bond after child found barefoot in snow

According to a probable cause affidavit, Jonesboro police officers responded to a 911 call from Robbreanna Franklin, who claimed her daughter was missing.

1 week ago

A-State protesters seek accountability for alleged racism on campus

During the demonstration, student organizers called for accountability from the A-State Title IX office.

1 week ago

Arkansas unemployment hits 4.2% but Jonesboro job growth outpaces state and nation, economist says

The dynamic of unemployment and employment numbers rising simultaneously is what economists call a “growing labor force.”

1 week ago

NABC Recycled Rides® program to gift Arkansas National Guardsman with refurbished vehicle in Brookland

The donation will help Michael Whatley care for his family and serve his community. 

1 week ago

Jonesboro Public Library hosts February teen activities

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced activities for teens in the month of February.

1 week ago

9th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Parade hits downtown Jonesboro on Valentine’s Day

The purple, green, and gold are coming back to downtown Jonesboro, but this year, they are sharing the calendar with a little red and pink.

1 week ago

Arkansas State’s Chen to make historic debut on Winter Olympic stage

Junior thrower Menachem Chen is set to become the 12th Olympian in Arkansas State track and field’s history when he competes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.

1 week ago

Jonesboro Fire Department releases 2025 Annual Performance Report

"This past year was one of unprecedented activity for our department. As Jonesboro grows, so does our commitment to your safety," the report said.

2 weeks ago

A-State and campus community celebrate Black History Month 

In recognition of Black History Month, Arkansas State University will host several events to celebrate, commemorate and educate the campus community.

2 weeks ago

What to know for tax season 2026

Whether an individual files their own returns or hires a professional, Jonesboro Right Now has information on how to get the most out of tax season.

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Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

2 days ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

3 days ago in Education, Entertainment, News

A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition  

Cutler holding a snake during her trip to Peru.

When Makenzie “Kenzi” Cutler was considering how to approach her semester class project, a documentary, she began thinking beyond the classroom and set her sights on the Amazon jungle.