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3 weeks ago

City of Jonesboro Sued by Burrow Estate for Demolishing Former Citizens Bank Building

The estate of Bruce Burrow has sued the City of Jonesboro for demolishing the former Citizens Bank building.

3 weeks ago

Governor Sanders, AEDC Award $25M to 22 Arkansas Communities for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro is included among the 21 other communities awarded funding.

3 weeks ago

Quiz Bowl State Champions Determined, Jonesboro Schools in Final Standings

The 2026 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals held at Arkansas TV Saturday, April 25.

3 weeks ago

May Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled in Jonesboro

Jonesboro's next Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled for early May.

3 weeks ago

Top Sciences and Mathematics Students Named during Convocation of Scholars

The Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University recognized its most outstanding graduating students during the 2025-26 academic year.

3 weeks ago

School Closings

Some schools have announced early dismissals in response to incoming severe weather.

3 weeks ago

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas’s Annual Ride Against Trafficking Scheduled

Motorcyclists, bikers and Jeep drivers can soon ride to help end human trafficking.

3 weeks ago

Public Storm Shelters in Craighead County and Paragould

JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.

3 weeks ago

National Weather Service Places Craighead County Under Tornado Watch

The watch is in effect until 10 p.m. and includes nine other counties in NEA.

3 weeks ago

A-State Athletics Launches Volleyball and Basketball 2026-27 Season Ticket Renewal Process, New Tickets on Sale Now

The Arkansas State University Athletics Department announced Monday that it has launched its 2026-27 season ticket renewal process for volleyball and basketball.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County Road Work Delayed Due to Weather Conditions

The Craighead County Road Department is delaying road work on a county road due to weather conditions.

3 weeks ago

Harrisburg Senior Secures Over $6 Million in Scholarships, Chooses A-State

Klaire Harper recently earned acceptance to 87 colleges and universities across the country and has received over $6 million in scholarship offers.

3 weeks ago

ASU System Board of Trustees Appoints Broadway as Interim Three Rivers Chancellor

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees Monday in a special meeting voted to appoint Shane Broadway, system vice president for university relations, to the additional role of interim chancellor of ASU Three Rivers.

3 weeks ago

Craighead County Under Enhanced Thunderstorm Risk

According to the National Weather Service, Craighead and surrounding counties are under an enhanced risk for severe thunderstorms, thunderstorm wind, and excessive rainfall for Tuesday into the evening.

3 weeks ago

Library Clock Tower Lightings Will Celebrate A-State and Local 2026 Graduates

During the month of May, Arkansas State University will light the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library in special recognition of graduating students.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE | Tornado Warning for Southeastern Craighead County Cancelled

The tornado warning for southwestern Craighead and northeastern Poinsett counties has expired due to the tornado threat diminishing.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Woman Held on $150K Bond After Forcing Her Way Into Home, Assaulting Victim

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said she forced her way into another woman’s home during a fight and attacked her, injuring her.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Arrested for Fourth DWI Following High-Speed Chase

A Jonesboro man is behind bars for a fourth time in 10 years on a DWI after authorities said he fled an attempted traffic stop while driving erratically at high speeds.

3 weeks ago

UPDATE | Craighead County Under Tornado Watch Until 5 a.m.

The National Weather Service has placed Craighead County under a tornado watch.

3 weeks ago

Pets of the Week // April 27

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

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