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Back to School Guide
1 year ago
Tax Free weekend and Back to School events in Jonesboro

JRN has compiled a list of Back-to-School events in Jonesboro to help families gear up and enjoy time together before school starts. 

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
FOA’s Young Artist Theatre campers to present ‘101 Dalmatians’

As part of its Young Artist Theatre (YAT) summer camp season, children ages 7-11 will take to the Foundation of Arts stage in a reimagined musical of the Disney movie “101 Dalmatians.” 

Business
1 year ago
Delta Center for Economic Development to host annual Leadership in Banking Series

The highly anticipated 2025-2026 Arkansas State University Leadership in Banking Series is set to return for another year.

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
Children in A-State’s Speech and Hearing Center summer camp showcase skills

Children ages six through 12 in a summer camp at the Speech and Hearing Center at Arkansas State University participated in a special production of “Charlie and the Chocolate Factory” on Wednesday.

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
Jonesboro High School theatre selected as recipient of Disney on Broadway “School of Excellence” grant

The Jonesboro High School theatre program is gearing up for a landmark season after being awarded a highly competitive national grant.

Business
1 year ago
Bono, Jonesboro, Paragould Kum & Go locations to begin rebranding

Kum & Go stores across Northeast Arkansas will start to take on their new name, “Maverik – Adventure’s First Stop,” as the company’s rebranding continues.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Jonesboro man accused of holding partner, child captive after breakup attempt

Police said a victim had to get away from their home Tuesday after a Jonesboro man threatened them and took their belongings when attempting to break up with him, putting their child in danger.

Community
1 year ago
DJA honored by Main Street Arkansas for lighting intiative

The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance was honored by Main Street Arkansas Wednesday during an award presentation at the organization’s downtown office.

Crime & Safety
1 year ago
Judge: Jonesboro man considered “threat to community” after guns, drugs found in home

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after law enforcement said they found multiple firearms and drugs while on probation for a prior felony.

Education
1 year ago
ASPSF awards 58 scholarships to single parents in Northeast Arkansas

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund announced its summer 2025 scholarship recipients from the counties of Craighead, Clay, Greene, Lawrence, Poinsett, Mississippi, and Randolph.