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Group of diverse adults and children on a stage, many holding certificates, at a 1P Single Parent event with a projector logo backdrop.
Education
12 hours 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
13 hours 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.

Education
15 hours ago
A-State’s Office of Financial Aid to Offer Preparation Sessions

The three events, held April 21-23, will go over three different topics. 

Rodeo rider in a white cowboy hat and red shirt bucking a brown horse in an arena, with a cheering crowd in the stands.
Sports
17 hours 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.

Jonesboro Police Department seal over a blurred background of scattered pills.
Crime & Safety
19 hours 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.

Six musicians perform a bluegrass-style set, playing guitars with a microphone at center stage.
Arts & Entertainment
20 hours 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
2 days 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.”

Education
2 days ago
Six A-State Students Selected as Inaugural Freshman to Physician Participants 

A-State and NYITCOM are announcing the first six students in the newly established Freshman to Physician pathway for students to secure early admission to medical school in the first year of college.  

Report from a study of downtown jonesboro traffic to be presented to a jonesboro city council committee Tuesday night
Community
2 days 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
2 days ago
Pets of the Week // April 20

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

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