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2 weeks ago

Brandon Shrader named general manager of The Ridge Athletics Center

Previous Arkansas public service and parks leader to helm Jonesboro’s new 203,000-square-foot facility for sports, events, and aquatics

2 weeks ago

A-State Heritage Site Lakeport Plantation Museum to host reading retreat in April 

The one-day event will focus on American music and food. 

2 weeks ago

Man arrested for violent assault in Jonesboro after girlfriend escaped vehicle by asking to use restroom

Court documents state a woman managed to escape a violent assault that occurred in Jonesboro by asking to use a restroom, leading to the arrest of a man on felony domestic battery and terroristic threatening charges.

2 weeks ago

Pets of the Week // March 16

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.

2 weeks ago

Disturbance over box cutter leads to arrest for Bono woman, $100K bond set

A domestic disturbance involving a box cutter led police to discover methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia.

2 weeks ago

Craighead County to go under freeze warning

Craighead County will go under a freeze warning this evening due to incoming subfreezing temperatures.

2 weeks ago

Sanders allocates additional funds for severe storm, flooding relief

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders issued an executive order Monday allocating an additional $35,000 for severe storms, flooding, and tornadoes.

2 weeks ago

UPDATE | Crews working to restore power in aftermath of Sunday evening storms in Northeast Arkansas

Crews with multiple power companies are continuing to work to restore power in the aftermath of Sunday evening's storms.

2 weeks ago

Arkansas State earns ninth WNIT Berth in program history

The Arkansas State women’s basketball team has been selected to the 2026 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) as an at-large selection.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE | Northeastern Craighead County no longer under tornado warning

The National Weather Service has cancelled the tornado warning for Craighead County near Brookland.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE: Craighead County sees outages from storms

Scattered outages have been reported in Craighead County Sunday evening.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE | Part of Craighead County under tornado warning

The National Weather Service has canceled the warning for northwestern Craighead County.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State Takes Conference-Opening Series vs No. 7 Southern Miss

The third win against a top 10 team this year, it is the most in a season in program history

3 weeks ago

Craighead County under tornado watch

Craighead County has been placed under a tornado watch.

3 weeks ago

Public storm shelters in Craighead County, Paragould

In response to incoming severe weather, JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.

3 weeks ago

How trees and plants can change the look of a landscape

Plants and trees provide a simple and unique way to transform the look and feel of a property.

3 weeks ago

Red Wolves Drop Saturday Game Against No. 7 Southern Miss

Arkansas State reset the attendance record for the third time this season with 1,972 fans in attendance

3 weeks ago

NWS storm spotter training session draws large crowd in Jonesboro

It was a packed crowd Saturday morning at Valley View Church of Christ as the National Weather Service Memphis provided a free storm spotter safety session.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Woman Killed in Hot Springs Crash During Police Pursuit

73-year-old Patricia Minga identified among two victims after suspect fleeing police in stolen vehicle crashes into another car

3 weeks ago

Charter Bus Carrying Bay Students Runs Off I-57

Four students were taken to a Searcy hospital after the charter bus left the roadway Friday night

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