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5 days ago
Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond for Internet Stalking, Sexual Assault of Minor
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor he met on social media.
5 days ago
Accident Causes Lane Blockages at Highland and Red Wolf
Drivers in Jonesboro should expect delays as a traffic accident has caused a blockage at a major intersection.
5 days ago
Temporary Road Closure Scheduled on Highway 18 in Craighead County
Weather permitting, the closures will allow crews to construct a box culvert.
6 days ago
A-State Exercise Science Programs Receive STEM Designation
The STEM designation applies to both the bachelor's and master’s degrees in the exercise science program.
6 days ago
State Reviewing Cases of Former DHS Worker Facing 44 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
The Arkansas Department of Human Services is proactively reviewing past cases handled by a former Craighead County Family Service Worker who was arrested this week on 44 counts of possessing or using child sexual abuse material.
6 days ago
Arkansas Alligator Hunters Harvest 150 Alligators in First Weekend Hunt, 62 Opportunities Remain
This year’s alligator season is well on its way to perhaps setting another record. Hunters set the mark with 205 alligators in 2025, which broke the record of 202 set in 2023.
6 days ago
Sex Offender Compliance Check Operation in Jonesboro Results in Nine Arrests
The Jonesboro Police Department, alongside other agencies including the Craighead County Sheriff's Office, arrested nine people as part of a sex offender compliance check operation Tuesday.
6 days ago
$5M Bridge Loan Announced to Facilitate Purchase of Arkansas Peanut Harvest
A $5 million loan from the Governor's Quick Action Closing Fund will be used to facilitate Delta Peanut's purchase of this year's peanut harvest.
6 days ago
Hope Found of NEA’s 4th Annual Brewing Hope Coffee Festival Set for November in Downtown Jonesboro
Coffee lovers, rejoice! You can sip for a good cause in November at Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas's fourth annual Brewing Hope Coffee Festival.
6 days ago
Appeals Court Upholds 86-Year Sentence for Jonesboro Man Convicted of Raping Minor
The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the 86-year prison sentence of a Jonesboro man convicted of raping a minor.
7 days ago
Jonesboro’s Public Transportation Service Adds New Paratransit Vehicles to its Fleet
"We're just really happy to have them," Stephen Oakes, GOJO transit options supervisor, said. "We're very happy that we can expand our service a little bit, serve more of Jonesboro (as) safely as possible."
7 days ago
Jonesboro Man Facing 44 Counts of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material
A Jonesboro man faces multiple counts of possession or use of child sexual abuse material after police said they traced an online account containing illicit videos to his home network.
7 days ago
Downtown Jonesboro Roads to Close Beginning Thursday Night for BBQ Fest
Multiple road closures will be in effect in downtown Jonesboro beginning Thursday night for the upcoming Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest.
1 week ago
Fight at Jonesboro High School Sends Staff Member to Hospital, Leads to Felony Arrest
Police said a fight at Jonesboro High School Tuesday morning sent a staff member to the hospital and led to one person being arrested on a felony charge.
1 week ago
TrinityRail to Discontinue Heavy Railcar Maintenance Operations at Jonesboro Facility
TrinityRail's heavy railcar maintenance operations at its Jonesboro facility will be discontinued, the company confirmed to JRN Wednesday.
1 week ago
UPDATE | Arkansas State Police Identify Greene County Inmate Who Died in Custody
Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating an inmate death that occurred at the Greene County Detention Center.
1 week ago
KASU Expands Programming Schedule
KASU, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is expanding the amount of unique, local programming available to listeners.
1 week ago
MacArthur Junior High Staff Hit the Road for New Community Initiative
Douglas MacArthur Junior High staff are hitting the road this Friday in an effort to connect directly with the community and share essential student resources.
1 week ago
USDA Food Distributions Hosted by Food Bank of NEA Scheduled in Craighead County
Households receiving USDA foods must reside in Craighead County and are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month.
1 week ago
Jonesboro Woman Accused of Chasing Vehicle While Child Was Unrestrained
A Jonesboro woman faces multiple charges after police said she chased another vehicle at high speeds while an unrestrained child was in her car.
