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Education
7 days ago
School Closings

Some schools have announced early dismissals in response to incoming severe weather.

Weather Updates
7 days ago
Public Storm Shelters in Craighead County and Paragould

JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.

Sports
7 days ago
A-State Athletics Launches Volleyball and Basketball 2026-27 Season Ticket Renewal Process, New Tickets on Sale Now

The Arkansas State University Athletics Department announced Monday that it has launched its 2026-27 season ticket renewal process for volleyball and basketball.

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Education
7 days ago
ASU System Board of Trustees Appoints Broadway as Interim Three Rivers Chancellor

The Arkansas State University System Board of Trustees Monday in a special meeting voted to appoint Shane Broadway, system vice president for university relations, to the additional role of interim chancellor of ASU Three Rivers.

Education
7 days ago
Library Clock Tower Lightings Will Celebrate A-State and Local 2026 Graduates

During the month of May, Arkansas State University will light the clock tower of Dean B. Ellis Library in special recognition of graduating students.

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Weather Updates
1 week ago
UPDATE | Tornado Warning for Southeastern Craighead County Cancelled

The tornado warning for southwestern Craighead and northeastern Poinsett counties has expired due to the tornado threat diminishing.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Jonesboro Woman Held on $150K Bond After Forcing Her Way Into Home, Assaulting Victim

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said she forced her way into another woman’s home during a fight and attacked her, injuring her.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Jonesboro Man Arrested for Fourth DWI Following High-Speed Chase

A Jonesboro man is behind bars for a fourth time in 10 years on a DWI after authorities said he fled an attempted traffic stop while driving erratically at high speeds.

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Pet Lovers Guide
1 week ago
Pets of the Week // April 27

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

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Sports
1 week ago
Red Wolves Take Sunday Against Louisiana With Steady Pitching and Pair of Homers

Arkansas State clamped down on the Louisiana offense while striking a pair of multi-RBI homers for an 8-3 win Sunday afternoon.