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Arts & Entertainment
12 months ago
Outdoor concert event to raise funds for NEA tornado relief

The band Odicity will be presenting Tunes for Twisters, a free outdoor event benefitting northeast Arkansas communities affected by tornadoes, such as Lake City, Monette and Paragould.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
Jonesboro man accused of leading officer on high-speed chase, hitting vehicle

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he led an officer on a high-speed chase and hit another vehicle while on the wrong side of the road.

Crime & Safety
12 months ago
$1M bond given in Jonesboro drug case involving fentanyl

A McGehee man is being held on a $1 million bond after being accused of multiple drug charges, including trafficking of fentanyl in Jonesboro. 

Education
12 months ago
KTA honor society inducts 13 new members

Thirteen Arkansas State University students were recently inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA) honor society.  The ceremony was conducted April 7.

Sports
12 months ago
Groundbreaking ceremony held, name revealed for Jonesboro sports complex

Officials broke ground on the upcoming sports complex in Jonesboro and unveiled its official name in front of a crowd of about 200 people Friday morning.

Education
12 months ago
Lessons take root through plant sales at Jonesboro schools

Agriculture programs at Nettleton and Valley View schools began selling annual flowers, tomatoes, peppers and more from their respective greenhouses this week, providing the Jonesboro community an opportunity to purchase homegrown blooms and garden staples.

Weather Updates
12 months ago
Cleanup in Lake City, Monette continues after last week’s storms

Lake City and Monette residents are still cleaning up after a series of storms hit the area last week.

Sports
12 months ago
Red Wolves travel to Alabama for Crimson Tide Invitational

Arkansas State track and field remains in SEC territory this weekend, traveling to Tuscaloosa, AL, for the Crimson Tide Invitational.

News
12 months ago
Winner announced in JRN Birthday Celebration

Melissa Martin has been named the winner of the Jonesboro Right Now Birthday Celebration giveaway.

Food
12 months ago
Food Bank of NEA faces funding loss due to federal cuts

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is facing the abrupt cancellation of government funding for programs that help food banks distribute healthy, local food.