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Education
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A-State Named as a Top School for Veterans Through Work Done by Beck Center

Arkansas State University has been named a top school for military veterans by U.S. Veterans Magazine.  

Elections
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ELECTION WRAP-UP: Safety Tax Fails, Massive Shakeup on Quorum Court, Runoffs Set

JRN has a breakdown on some of the biggest races in Craighead County and their outcomes during the 2026 general election.

News
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Appeal to Reverse Private Club Permit Denial for Proposed Jonesboro Restaurant Filed in Circuit Court

An appeal of the Jonesboro City Council’s decision to deny a liquor license permit to a restaurant located near an elementary school was filed in Craighead County Circuit Court Tuesday.

Elections
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Democrat Erika Askeland Unseats Republican Incumbent Jack Ladyman in District 32 Race

Democratic challenger Erika Askeland has won the seat for Arkansas State House of Representatives District 32, unseating the six-consecutive-term incumbent, Republican Rep. Jack Ladyman.

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Weather Updates
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Craighead County Lifts Burn Ban Following Recent Rainfall

Citizens are reminded to follow all applicable state and local laws regarding burning activities.

Arts & Entertainment
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New Christian and Gospel Radio Station to Hit Jonesboro Airwaves Dec. 6

Glory 104.3 FM prepares for midnight sign-on, bringing a new voice of faith, hope and inspiration to Northeast Arkansas with a community worship celebration and ribbon cutting by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

News
2 days ago
19th Annual ‘Fill the Food Bank’ Aims to Provide 400K Meals Across Northeast Arkansas

Help the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas combat food insecurity in the region by giving back during Fill the Food Bank.

Elections
2 days ago
Curtis Hitt to be Second Judicial District, Division 4 Circuit Judge

Curtis Hitt will be the next circuit judge of Division 4 in the Second Judicial District.

Elections
2 days ago
Brookland Voters Approve Restructuring Bonds to Pay for More City Improvement Projects

Voters approved restructuring and refinancing the City of Brookland’s municipal bonds, which will go toward paying for several projects throughout the city.

Elections
2 days ago
Voters Approve Measure to Combine Craighead County Collector and Treasurer Offices

Two Craighead County government offices will become one after voters approved combining the offices of the collector and treasurer.