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Community
1 year ago
Sensory gym nonprofit status approved, building acquired

After years of hard work and with her new nonprofit status in hand, Jonesboro grandmother Vickie Lewis said she is closer than ever to fulfilling her dream of opening Arkansas’ first sensory gym for special needs children and adults, Zachary’s Sensory Gym.

Community
1 year ago
Location set for June Neighborhood Cleanup in Jonesboro

The date and location have been set for June’s Neighborhood Cleanup.

Business
1 year ago
Meet Me On Main featured business: Starz Boutique

Starz Boutique will have a day of giveaways, discounts, special vendors and more to celebrate the store’s upcoming grand opening, kicking off its “refreshed, rebranded and better than ever,” era.

Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
First Gee Street Art and Craft Fair scheduled in Jonesboro

Open Studio and the Field and Light Design Co. will host their first-ever Gee Street Art and Craft Fair at the end of May, which will feature local artists, vendors, food trucks and more.

Caraway residents during a previous picnic.
Community
1 year ago
79th annual Caraway 4th of July Picnic back on track

The 79th Annual Caraway 4th of July Picnic is back on track after an outpouring of volunteers showed up to show their support in a meeting Monday night.

Weather Updates
1 year ago
Public storm shelters across Craighead County

In response to incoming severe weather, JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County, plus Paragould. This list will be updated as we learn of more shelters opening.

Sports
1 year ago
JETS Aquatic Club offering free assessments, chance to join squad

The JETS Aquatic Club is looking to add new members as it offers free swim assessments and the opportunity to join the JETS Summer Swim Squad.

Students during a previous Spanish Camp.
Arts & Entertainment
1 year ago
Jonesboro’s El Centro Hispano to host summer language camps for kids

As summer approaches, El Centro Hispano (The Hispanic Center) will be providing educational programs for kids with the center’s Spanish Camp and its free La Escuelita Summer Program.

Community
1 year ago
Jonesboro Kiwanis Club awards 6 scholarships to high school seniors

The Kiwanis Club of Greater Jonesboro awarded its B.H. “Pop” Parrish Scholarships to six high school seniors from three local school districts during the club’s monthly meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

Fraternity members teach students at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School how to tie a necktie.
News
1 year ago
Jonesboro students learn to dress for success at necktie event

Jonesboro students got to learn how to dress for success Wednesday afternoon, giving them the skills they need to make an impression.

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