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5 days ago

Jonesboro teen organizing 5K to raise funds for Promise House

The first ever Paving the Promise 5K, benefiting the Promise House is scheduled to take place this weekend in Jonesboro.

5 days ago

Jackson leads A-State men’s basketball past Missouri State

The Arkansas State men's basketball team completed a 16-point comeback to defeat Missouri State.

6 days ago

DJA’s Culinary Crawl to give patrons taste of downtown Jonesboro

In Celebration of Small Business Saturday, the Downtown Jonesboro Alliance (DJA) will be holding its second annual Culinary Crawl in downtown Jonesboro.

6 days ago

Schmidt named to Haskins Award Final Fall Watch List

Arkansas State men's golf senior Thomas Schmidt earned a spot on the 2025-2026 Haskins Awards presented by Stifel Final Fall Watch List.

6 days ago

Ollie’s Bargain Outlet to open Jonesboro location

Ollie's Bargain Outlet has leased 30,000 square feet for its first Jonesboro location.

6 days ago

Engineering and Computer Science Alumni Academy adds new members

Arkansas State University’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (CoECS) welcomed alumni and friends for the annual gathering of the CoECS Alumni Academy.

6 days ago

Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal continues to feed those in need

After almost 30 years, the Jonesboro Community Thanksgiving Meal is continuing to feed those in need.

1 week ago

International Studies Veterans Day program honors military men and women

The International Studies Elementary Magnet School held its fourth annual Veterans Day Program honoring United States military service men and women.

1 week ago

A-State Theatre Department presents ‘The Thanksgiving Play’ 

Arkansas State University’s Department of Theatre continues its 2025 - 26 season with “The Thanksgiving Play” by Larissa FastHorse, a sharp, satirical comedy that examines the challenges of celebrating and teaching Thanksgiving in modern America.

1 week ago

A-State men’s basketball to end November with Thanksgiving MTE

Arkansas State Athletics announced details for the men’s basketball team’s first edition of the Arkansas State Thanksgiving MTE on Monday, consisting of three games scheduled from Nov. 24-28 inside First National Bank Arena.

1 week ago

Downtown Jonesboro restoration project honors legacy of late CNI president

What began as a project to revitalize a downtown Jonesboro building has become a tribute to a late business leader and the employees who stayed with his company.

1 week ago

Pets of the Week Nov. 10

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

Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedule for Veterans Day week

Due to the upcoming Veterans Day holiday, Jonesboro sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules this week.

1 week ago

A-State adds solar scooter charging stations across campus

Arkansas State University has added 10 new solar charging stations for scooters across its campus.

1 week ago

ASK THE EXPERT | Spread holiday cheer with The Roof Raider Clause

Roof Raiders is known for more than just roofing. We’re neighbors, friends and community supporters who believe every child deserves a little extra magic during the holidays.

1 week ago

Butch Jones: “Where’s the fans?”

Red Wolves head coach expresses disappointment in size of the crowd for game vs Southern Mississippi Saturday

1 week ago

Governor sends more money to food banks

Governor Sarah Sanders says she is directing an additional $500,000 to Arkansas food bank networks

1 week ago

A-State volleyball clinches Sun Belt West Division title

Arkansas State volleyball completed a 3-0 sweep of South Alabama to clinch the program’s second consecutive Sun Belt Conference West Division title

1 week ago

A-State football falls to Southern Miss, 27-21

Jaylen Raynor completed a career-high 37 passes on 48 attempts for 331 yards and two touchdowns

1 week ago

Jonesboro school camp teaches students hands-on trade skills

Jonesboro students spent Saturday morning learning various skills, exploring new trades and being encouraged to “dream bigger.”

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The next Met Gala exhibit will spotlight fashion across art history

If there's been one uniting theme of all the blockbuster fashion exhibits at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, it's the simple idea that fashion is art. "Costume Art," announced Monday as the next big show at the museum's Costume Institute — launched by the starry Met Gala in 2026 — aims to make that connection more literal than ever.

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‘Now You See Me 3’ races past ‘The Running Man’ at box office

It's no magic trick: The third installment in the thieving magician "Now You See Me" series beat the high-profile action pic "The Running Man" at the North American box office this weekend.