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Community
3 months ago
Where to celebrate New Year’s in Jonesboro

JRN has compiled a list of New Year’s events in Jonesboro as 2026 draws near.

Sports
3 months ago
Jonesboro’s Park Ranger program honored with Trendsetter recognition

The City of Jonesboro next month will receive a Trendsetter award in Tourism, Development and Creative Culture for its Park Ranger program.

Crime & Safety
3 months ago
Arrest made in connection with Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting

Mario Jashon Stafford, 29, was arrested in connection with the shooting after an investigation by officers.

google street view of the sign in front of the Jonesboro Public Library
Holiday Guide
3 months ago
Jonesboro Library to host New Year’s events

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting kids of all ages to celebrate the new year.

Sports
3 months ago
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asks Jonesboro residents for used Christmas trees

The addition of a few firs or cedars left from holiday cheer can add cover for fish and create a fishing hot spot for anglers. 

A person fills out a Powerball lottery ticket on Monday, Dec. 22, 2025, in Portland, Ore. (AP Photo/Jenny Kane)
News
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 months ago
Christmas Eve fun for families

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

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