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Crime & Safety
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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
11 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.

News
11 months ago
Pets of the Week Nov. 3

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

News
11 months ago
Craighead County to honor veterans through Operation Green Light

Craighead County is joining counties across the state and nation in participating in the National Association of Counties’ Operation Green Light campaign, a visible effort to honor and support veterans.

News
11 months ago
ROTC to induct 3 members into Hall of Heroes during 29th annual ceremony

The Department of Military Science at Arkansas State University will induct three new members into the ROTC Hall of Heroes during its 29th annual ceremony.

Business
11 months ago
A-State to host ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ competition to inspire young entrepreneurs

Arkansas State University’s Delta Center for Economic Development is encouraging high school students in the area to register for the upcoming Thrown to the Wolves competition,

Education
11 months ago
ASPSF awards 59 fall 2025 scholarships to single parents from Craighead County

The Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund announced its 99 Fall 2025 scholarship recipients, with 59 of them being from Craighead County.