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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.”
