Education
6 months ago
When is the first day of school across Craighead County?

With summer ending and school just around the corner, JRN compiled a list of start days for school districts across Craighead County.

News
6 months ago
Crash on Main Street results in minor injuries

An injury resulted from a crash Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Main Street and Cherry Avenue. 

Crime
6 months ago
Affidavit: 1,800+ fentanyl pills tossed during high-speed chase in Jonesboro, $150K bond given to driver

Police said a traffic stop in Jonesboro for an expired vehicle license escalated into a high-speed chase Monday, culminating in the seizure of more than 1,800 fentanyl pills thrown from the vehicle and the arrests of two Marion men.

Crime
6 months ago
Blytheville man accused of grabbing officer’s arm while trying to speed off from traffic stop in Jonesboro

A Blytheville man turned himself in after police said he grabbed an officer’s arm, put his car in reverse, and sped off through a home’s front yard to escape a traffic stop in Jonesboro. 

Arts & Culture
6 months ago
New Jonesboro band director aiming to continue program’s legacy

A returning face to the Jonesboro High School band program is focused on maintaining momentum and a strong “family culture” as students prepare for the upcoming school year.

Lifestyle
6 months ago
Jonesboro’s August Neighborhood Cleanup scheduled

People needing to clean out their homes can do so in August during the next monthly Neighborhood Cleanup.

Crime
6 months ago
Jonesboro man sentenced to 18 years for conspiracy to distribute 50+ grams of methamphetamine

A multi-convicted felon from Jonesboro will spend the next 216 months in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute 50 grams or more of methamphetamine.

Business
6 months ago
Damron joins mortgage team at First Community Bank in Jonesboro

First Community Bank welcomed Mike Damron to its growing mortgage lending team, who joined the bank as a secondary mortgage originator and will serve customers out of the Greensborough Village branch in Jonesboro.

Sports & Outdoors
6 months ago
A-State track and field earns USTFCCCA All-Academic honors

The United States Track & Field and Cross Country Coaches Association announced their 2025 Track and Field Academic Awards on Tuesday, featuring Arkansas State men’s and women’s teams along with nine individual athletes.

Education
6 months ago
United Way’s annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ event scheduled in August

United Way of Northeast Arkansas will be holding its annual Stuff the Bus event to collect much-needed school supplies for area schools at Walmart locations across Northeast Arkansas in August. 

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