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Government & Politics
6 days ago
Committee Recommends Ordinance Establishing Sports Advisory Committee to Jonesboro City Council

The Public Services Council Committee unanimously forwarded an ordinance Tuesday night that will create a Sports Advisory Committee.

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Community
6 days ago
Clear Community Priorities Emerged During Plan Jonesboro Design Week

Through open houses, pop-up conversations, and topic-focused discussions, participants shared ideas that will help guide Jonesboro’s growth over the next 30 years.

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Education
7 days ago
ASPSF Awards 42 Spring Scholarships to Single Parents in Craighead County

Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund congratulates 42 Spring 2026 scholarship recipients from Craighead County.

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Outdoors
7 days ago
Lake City Student is Contestant in Nationwide Junior Ranger Contest

A Lake City sixth grader is in the running to be a Junior Ranger, and he needs the community to vote for him.

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Sports
7 days ago
Championship Pro Rodeo Returning to Jonesboro, 2,000 Pound Bull to Make Appearance Downtown

Tickets are now on sale for the First Choice Farm and Lawn Championship Rodeo presented by Big River Steel. The rodeo will be in Jonesboro on April 24 and 25.

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Crime & Safety
7 days ago
Jonesboro Police Department to Operate Two Prescription Drug Drop-Off Locations on Saturday

Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is hosted each April and October across the state and is intended to give people a safe and secure way to dispose of medications and prescription drugs.

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Arts & Entertainment
7 days ago
Five Mile Mountain Road to Perform at Bluegrass Monday

Five Mile Mountain Road will perform traditional bluegrass and a wide variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.

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Education
1 week ago
C.J. Luckey Performs for Leadership Magnet School Students in Jonesboro Ahead of Exams

“I want you guys to know you can persevere, and you can overcome those obstacles that are in front of you.”

Report from a study of downtown jonesboro traffic to be presented to a jonesboro city council committee Tuesday night
Community
1 week ago
One Lane Closure in Effect on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro

One lane of Main Street will be closed starting Monday for road painting.

Graphic of two pets: Polo the black-and-white dog on the left and Priscilla the calico cat on the right, set against a paw-print blue background with rounded frames and name banners.
Pet Lovers Guide
1 week ago
Pets of the Week // April 20

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”