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Arts & Entertainment
9 months ago
Art projects of regional high schools to be featured in annual BAM ‘Inspired’ exhibition 

Bradbury Art Museum will host an opening reception for “hikâye | story” and the annual “Inspired” exhibition from 5 – 7 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 13.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Man held on $350K bond accused of burglary, attempted murder, other felonies in Jonesboro

A man is being held on a $350,000 cash/surety bond after Jonesboro police said he forced his way into a victim’s home, choked her unconscious, and fired a handgun at her while her children were present.

Government & Politics
9 months ago
Which candidates have filed for office in Craighead County?

As candidates begin filing for the March 3, 2026, Arkansas primary election, JRN has compiled a list of Craighead County candidate filings.

Arts & Entertainment
9 months ago
Arkansas Liberal Arts and Humanities Day to debut at State Capitol in November

The inaugural Arkansas Liberal Arts and Humanities Day will be held at the Arkansas State Capitol on Thursday, Nov. 13, largely through the leadership of Arkansas State University representatives.  

Food
9 months ago
Little Caesars opens newest restaurant in Jonesboro

A new Little Caesars opened Tuesday in Jonesboro.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
Affidavit: Man ran away from Jonesboro police station during conversation, arrested while hiding in home

A conversation with police quickly escalated after Jonesboro police said a man ran away from the police station, leading to him being found in another person’s home in hiding.

A-State Women's Basketball: Red Wolves Fall in Season Opener to Ball State, 68-66
Sports
9 months ago
A-State women fall in season opener to Ball State

Arkansas State women’s basketball faced an early deficit and used a 20-0 run to take the lead, but the Red Wolves came up just short in a 68-66 opening-night setback to Ball State at First National Bank Arena.

Arkansas State mens basketball opens season with win over Ohio to launch Pannone era
Sports
9 months ago
A-State men’s basketball takes down Ohio in first game of Pannone era

The Arkansas State men’s basketball team (1-0, 0-0 SBC) erased a seven-point second half deficit to take down Ohio (0-1, 0-0 MAC) in an 89-85 victory on Monday night at The Convocation Center.

Crime & Safety
9 months ago
7th suspect arrested in connection with downtown Jonesboro fight

Another person has been arrested in connection with October’s downtown Jonesboro fight, making it the seventh arrest in the investigation.

Community
9 months ago
Parkinson Voice Project ‘Speak Out!’ seeking participants; free speech therapy 

The Department of Communication Disorders at Arkansas State University is the Speak Out! Therapy and Research Center in the state.