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3 weeks ago

Lady Red Wolves Buck Muleriders in 97-46 Victory

Five Red Wolves hit double digits on the way to Arkansas State’s sixth win in a row

3 weeks ago

Details emerge on Highway 351 accident that resulted in pedestrian death

The victim exited his vehicle on the roadway before being struck and killed.

3 weeks ago

A-State to Host Fall Commencement on Saturday, Dec. 13

A total of 2,335 degrees will be conferred to graduates. 

3 weeks ago

UPDATE | JPD investigating residential burglary

The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a residential burglary that occurred Tuesday morning.

3 weeks ago

A-State’s Cail named to 2025 AVCA Central All-Region Team

Arkansas State volleyball middle blocker Daedrianna Cail was named to the Division I Central All-Region First Team by the American Volleyball Coaches Association.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County Quorum Court approves 2026 budget

The budget passed with only one dissenting vote and includes employee raises and possible building expansion.

3 weeks ago

Pets of the Week – Dec. 9

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.

3 weeks ago

Lake City Mayor issues apology

"I can't say how sorry I am for making such a tragedy even worse"

3 weeks ago

Foundation of Arts to present ‘Elf: The Musical Jr.’

The Foundation of Arts will be presenting "Elf: The Musical Jr." later in December.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro man accused of raping child given $350K bond

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he had sexually abused an underage victim over a period of several months earlier this year.

3 weeks ago

Blytheville man held on $200K bond, accused of having drugs, stolen handgun on him following Jonesboro foot chase

A Blytheville man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said a disturbance call escalated into a foot chase, leading to the discovery of a stolen handgun and marijuana.

4 weeks ago

A-State first-year students shine at annual academic expo, with record participation

Students at Arkansas State University recently competed in the First-Year Experience (FYE) Academic Expo, an annual showcase highlighting first-year student research, campus and community projects, and creative works.

4 weeks ago

A-State recognized for student success for 8th year

For the eighth straight year, Insight into Academia magazine honors Arkansas State University for its commitment to student success with the 2025 Higher Education Excellence and Distinction (HEED) Award.

4 weeks ago

St. Bernards implants first nerve device in Arkansas to improve bladder control

St. Bernards Healthcare announced that Urologist Emma Jacobs, M.D. and her urologic procedure team successfully implanted Arkansas’s first tibial nerve device to help manage bladder control symptoms.

4 weeks ago

Police Report | 2 Killed, 5 Injured in Lake City Accident

Arkansas State Police are now officially reporting that 2 people were killed, 5 injured in a three-vehicle accident East of the St. Francis River bridge on Highway 18 near Lake City Friday night.

4 weeks ago

A-State Men Roll Past Little Rock, 90-78

TJ Caldwell led the team with 19 points and Fredy-Salam Sylla posted a career high of 16

4 weeks ago

A-State Women Dominate UT Martin in Fifth Straight Win

Wynter Rogers tied her career high with 17 points to lead Arkansas State women’s basketball to its fifth-straight victory following the 78-66 win over UT Martin

4 weeks ago

Pedestrian killed on Highway 351

Victim was pronounced dead at a local hospital

4 weeks ago

Multiple fatalities in accident near Lake City

JRN is aware that there are possible conflicting reports regarding the number of people killed and/or injured. We are waiting on the official accident report from Arkansas State Police which has not been released as of Sunday morning

4 weeks ago

Affidavit: Loaded pistol, marijuana, THC wax seized in probation search of Jonesboro man’s home

A Jonesboro man on probation faces several felonies after agents conducted a search of his home.

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