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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro man accused of stealing over $62K in check forgery scheme

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he stole more than $62,000 from a business he was working at by forging and cashing customer checks.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
$750K bond given to man accused of raping child on multiple occasions

A man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after Jonesboro police said he raped a child on multiple occasions.

Sports
1 year ago
A-State men’s basketball finalizes 2025-26 non-conference schedule

The 2025-26 non-conference schedule for the A-State men’s basketball team has been finalized.

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
Hemingway novel focus of upcoming reading retreat at A-State Heritage Site; scholarships available

HMPEC will host its next reading retreat from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 25. The retreat will be followed by a reception from 6 to 8 p.m.  

News
1 year ago
First National Bank Arena to go fully cashless Oct. 1

First National Bank Arena will be a fully cashless venue beginning Oct. 1.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Tornado siren in Jonesboro down for repairs

A tornado siren is temporarily down for repairs.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
A-State to host Lab Safety Awareness Week with live demonstrations

Every day, students at Arkansas State University are immersed in educational experiences to prepare them for their future careers. Many of those experiences are spent in laboratories across campus. 

News
1 year ago
Pets of the Week Sept. 22

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

Elections
1 year ago
Barnes announces re-election for Craighead County quorum court

Garrett Barnes has announced his re-election for Justice of the Peace District 2.

Northeast Arkansas District Fair opens Monday September 22
Agriculture
1 year ago
Northeast Arkansas District Fair full opening Monday

After three-day midway preview, the full six-day fair runs Monday through Saturday