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A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
News
8 months ago
One Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion jackpot

A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday’s Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner

Holiday Guide
8 months ago
‘Twas the night before Christmas

The most famous Christmas poem of all time may very well be “A Visit from St. Nicholas” or, as it’s more commonly known, “‘Twas the Night Before Christmas”.

Education
8 months ago
A-State student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study in Taiwan

An Arkansas State University student will spend her summer in Taiwan, studying Chinese in a two-month intensive program at Chung Yuan Christian University.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
ASP provides tips on supporting first responders through holiday stress and burnout

The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public that first responders across the state continue to face heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain during this time of year.

Holiday Guide
8 months ago
Christmas Eve fun for families

Here are some traditions to explore on Christmas Eve that are entertaining for kids and adults.

Community
8 months ago
Pets of the Week – Dec. 24

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

Holiday Guide
8 months ago
NORAD Santa Tracker is live

It’s finally here! Watch Santa as he circles the globe with the NORAD Santa Tracker.

Crime & Safety
8 months ago
JPD called to shooting, seeking person of interest

The shooting took place in the 300 block of State Street just after 3 a.m.

Opinion & Editorial
8 months ago
OPINION | Don’t think Christmas must be perfect

Thoughts about the desire for a perfect Christmas from Jonesboro Media Group President/General Manager Trey Stafford

Holiday Guide
8 months ago
The Candlelight Service: Jonesboro churches talk tradition

JRN reached out to a selection of churches in Jonesboro to get their take on the traditional Christmas Eve service.