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3 weeks ago
Former A-State Football Player Sentenced to Two Consecutive Life Terms in Murder of Pregnant Girlfriend
The sentence was handed down in a Nashville courtroom following Taylor's July conviction on charges including first-degree murder and felony murder.
3 weeks ago
Portion of Main Street to be Closed for ‘Paint the Town Red’ Block Party
Drivers traveling through downtown Jonesboro this Friday should prepare for detours, as part of Main Street will be closed for the upcoming "Paint the Town Red" block party.
3 weeks ago
Nettleton Public Schools Celebrates Grand Opening of New Gymnasium
Leaders of the community and Nettleton Public School system gathered Tuesday to celebrate the grand opening of the district's new Fox Meadow Gymnasium with a ribbon-cutting.
3 weeks ago
Paragould Man Accused of Threatening Family with Rifle, Held on $150K Bond
A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he pointed a loaded rifle at three family members and threatened to kill someone during a domestic disturbance.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Hear About Impact of Master Gardeners
Guest speaker Dale Clark, a local Master Gardener, highlighted various projects the organization takes on to beautify and support the region.
3 weeks ago
Former Valley View Superintendent Bryan Russell Dies in Lake Norfork Drowning
Family, friends and Valley View community mourn longtime educator
3 weeks ago
Body of Adult Who Tried to Help Child at Crowley’s Ridge State Park Recovered
A multi-agency search for a missing swimmer at Crowley's Ridge State Park ended Tuesday afternoon when authorities recovered the body of an adult who disappeared after helping a struggling child to safety.
3 weeks ago
‘Treasure Hunt’ Mobile Office Coming to Jonesboro to Return $220K in Unclaimed Property
The mobile office will be set up at the Jonesboro Municipal Center Sept. 9 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. The service is free.
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro D.A.R.E to Host Second Annual Golf Scramble in Late September
"The money that we do raise from this golf scramble, we will put it back into investing in our kids that we see throughout the year," said D.A.R.E. officer Lynae Prater.
3 weeks ago
Portion of Craighead County Road to Close for Road Work
A portion of a Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.
3 weeks ago
American Red Cross Blood Drives Scheduled in Jonesboro During September
The blood supply remains vulnerable after recovering from critically low levels during a summer blood shortage.
3 weeks ago
UPDATE | Road in Jonesboro Reduced to Two Lanes Following Traffic Accident
A road in Jonesboro has had its lanes reduced due to a wreck.
3 weeks ago
Craighead County Announces Continued Partnership with City of Jonesboro through Homeland Security Grant Program Funding
These grant funds help provide specialized equipment and training for Weapons of Mass Destruction response teams.
3 weeks ago
Stage, Too Venue in Jonesboro Announces September Show Lineup
The Foundation of Arts’ Stage, Too venue has announced several free events and shows scheduled throughout September.
3 weeks ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Beth and Gruber
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.
3 weeks ago
COSL Announces Regional Tax Auction Results for Craighead, Mississippi, Poinsett Counties
The recent auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and surrounding counties raised almost $707,000, the Commissioner of State Lands announced.
3 weeks ago
Beat the Heat: Nighttime Safety Tips for Arkansas Boaters and Anglers
As scorching summer days continue across Arkansas, anglers and boaters alike are taking to the water after dark to beat the heat. AGFC offers tips on staying safe in the darkness.
3 weeks ago
Paragould Man Accused of Fatally Shooting Roommate, Held on $1M Bond
A fatal weekend shooting in Paragould has left one man dead and his roommate facing a first-degree murder charge.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Library to Be Closed on Labor Day
The library will resume regular hours on Tuesday, Sept. 8.
4 weeks ago
St. Bernards Now Provides Region’s Only 24/7 Stroke Care Coverage
Interventional Neurologist Dr. Bhagee Mulpur Joins St. Bernards’ Neurointerventional Team
