Education
2 months ago
How to get students excited about a new school year

Students might be less than excited about the end of summer vacation and the dawn of a new school year. But there’s much parents can do to get kids excited about going back to school.

Volunteers from Jonesboro Leadership Magnet School visit with some of their students at Stuff the Bus
Education
2 months ago
Stuff the Bus delivers again

Over 43,000 school supplies collected at Saturday’s event

Lifestyle
2 months ago
Pets of the Week July 28

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.

Business
2 months ago
Tax Free weekend and Back to School events in Jonesboro

JRN has compiled a list of Back-to-School events in Jonesboro to help families gear up and enjoy time together before school starts. 

Lifestyle
2 months ago
DJA honored by Main Street Arkansas for lighting intiative

The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance was honored by Main Street Arkansas Wednesday during an award presentation at the organization’s downtown office.

Lifestyle
2 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.

Education
2 months ago
Arvest Foundation awards $5K grant to support United Way of Northeast Arkansas

The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 grant to the United Way of Northeast Arkansas.

Ag for Autism hosts Community Fest 2025 this Saturday
Lifestyle
2 months ago
Ag for Autism hosts Community Fest 2025 this Saturday

This is the third year for the event at The Gardens at Harmony

Business
2 months ago
Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro’s Back-to-School and Fall & Winter Shopping Event returns with huge savings

Rhea Lana’s of Jonesboro is gearing up for one of its biggest events of the year: the Back-to-School Fall & Winter Shopping Event.

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Sports & Outdoors
3 months ago
The Skirmish returns to Jonesboro in 2026

Four-day event is scheduled for May 28-31, 2026