News
2 months ago
DHS announces SNAP benefit funding to be reinstated

DHS advises SNAP beneficiaries will receive full benefit amounts for November late tonight into tomorrow.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
Crisler announces campaign for Craighead County Tax Collector

Jenny Crisler announced Friday her campaign for Craighead County Tax Collector.

Government & Politics
2 months ago
Hoffman announces candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector

Stephanie A. Hoffman announced her candidacy for Craighead County Tax Collector on Friday.

Government & Politics
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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
3 months 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.