Government & Politics
2 weeks ago
Which candidates have filed for office in Craighead County?

As candidates begin filing for the March 3, 2026, Arkansas primary election, JRN has compiled a list of Craighead County candidate filings.

News
3 weeks ago
Sheriff’s race develops on first day of candidate filing

Previously announced candidate Jason Allen as well as Randy Eggers file as Republican candidates for Sheriff

News
3 weeks ago
Craighead County to honor veterans through Operation Green Light

Craighead County is joining counties across the state and nation in participating in the National Association of Counties’ Operation Green Light campaign, a visible effort to honor and support veterans.

Christmas at the Park light attraction returns for 2025 at Joe Mack Campbell Park Jonesboro, Arkansas
News
3 weeks ago
Christmas at the Park light display returns

The drive-through and walk-through light experience that has brought joy to thousands of families — will shine bright again in 2025 through a new partnership between Ground Crew and the City of Jonesboro. 

Food
3 weeks ago
Jonesboro restaurants, food bank brace for impact of SNAP benefits pause

Restaurants and organizations in Jonesboro are working on making sure families are fed as a pause in federal food aid has been approaching.

Food
3 weeks ago
Sanders allocates $500K in funding for Arkansas food banks

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday that she is directing $500,000 to six food bank networks across Arkansas and will be considering additional allocations on a weekly basis should the government shutdown continue.

Food
4 weeks ago
DHS warning of possible delay, disruption in SNAP benefits if shutdown continues

Arkansans enrolled in SNAP should prepare for a possible delay or disruption in their November benefits if the federal government shutdown continues, the Arkansas Department of Human Services said.

Education
1 month ago
Proposed Nettleton Public Schools millage increase discussed at special meeting

Community members and school officials met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools.

Government & Politics
1 month ago
Task force recommends Washington Avenue location for E-911 Center

Members of the Capital Bond Task Force unanimously decided their pick for the location of the new E-911/Real Time Crime Center

Task Force to recommend location for new E-911 Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Government & Politics
1 month ago
E-911 Center location to be decided

Capital Improvement Bond Task Force set to meet Tuesday afternoon