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Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro man given $250K bond on drug, injuring K9 charges

The man was found hiding in the bathtub, so agents sent in the K9.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
U.S. Marshals lead Operation NEON Summer 2025 to combat violent crime in NEA

The U.S. Marshals Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force partnered with local law enforcement agencies in a four-day initiative known as Operation NEON Summer 2025, which aimed to target violent offenders in Craighead and Crittenden Counties. 

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Man charged after striking, throwing bricks at vehicle at Jonesboro restaurant

Police responded to a disturbance at a local restaurant involving one suspect, three victims and vehicle damage.

News
1 year ago
Pets of the Week May 19

Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations, and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
2 Craighead County residents given $150K bonds in drug case

A Jonesboro man and a Brookland woman are being held on $150,000 bonds after being accused of possessing methamphetamine that later tested positive for fentanyl.

News
1 year ago
Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation to celebrate Memorial Day

The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation (CCVMF) will sponsor this year’s Memorial Day ceremony on May 26.  

Arkansas State baseball drops season finale at Louisiana
Sports
1 year ago
A-State Baseball Drops Regular Season Finale at Louisiana

Red Wolves enter Sun Belt Conference Tournament as 8th Seed

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Police: Drugs, firearm found during compliance check on Bay man, given $150k bond

Police arrested a Bay man after they said they found several drugs and a firearm at his home during a compliance check.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Public storm shelters across Craighead County

In response to incoming severe weather, JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County, plus Paragould. This list will be updated as we learn of more shelters opening.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Police: Man choked woman, hit her with car during robbery in Jonesboro

A judge gave a Marion man a $100,000 cash/surety bond Friday after police said he choked a woman and ran into her with his vehicle after stealing multiple items from her.