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Pets of the Week June 1
Pet Lovers Guide
5 days ago
Jonesboro Pets of the Week // June 1

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

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Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking Ex-Girlfriend, Threatening to Kill Her While Under the Influence

A Jonesboro man faces multiple felonies after police said he choked his ex-girlfriend until she could not breathe and threatened to kill her.

Mugshot of a woman with wet blond hair in a gray and black striped jumpsuit, standing against a height chart; Jonesboro Right Now logo in corner.
Crime & Safety
5 days ago
Paragould Woman Accused of Driving Through Yard While ‘Likely Overdosing’ With Child in Car

A Paragould woman is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she was found driving through a yard with a child in the car and was determined to be “likely overdosing” on medication.

An interior display at the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum.
Summer Fun Guide
5 days ago
Reading Retreat for A-State Heritage Museum Southern Tenant Farmers Museum

The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States’ founding.

Crime & Safety
6 days ago
Weekend Crash Kills One, Injures Three in Craighead County

A 76-year-old Walnut Ridge woman died Saturday night following a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Highway 1 South in rural Craighead County.

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Summer Fun Guide
6 days ago
Jonesboro Police Launch ‘NextGen Cadets’ to Bridge the Gap Between Local Youth and Law Enforcement

The initiative aims to build positive relationships between law enforcement and the community’s youth through hands-on demonstrations, shared meals, and a little summer fun.

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Agriculture
6 days ago
Judd Hill Farmers’ Market in Jonesboro to Celebrate 20 Years in June

The Judd Hill Farmers’ Market will be celebrating 20 years of business and supporting area farmers in June.

Three graduates in caps and gowns on stage; center recipient holds a plaque reading 'Higher Ground Award'.
Health & Wellness
1 week ago
Broadway Receives Inaugural Ross-Lee Higher Ground Award from NYITCOM at A-State 

“Shane was instrumental in helping create our medical school, and he continues to serve as a loyal partner and ambassador for NYITCOM at A-State.”

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Education
1 week ago
Brookland Sisters Build Kindness Movement Through School Club, Children’s Book, and Community Outreach

Founded in October 2025 by Brookland Middle School students Willow Brown and Scout Brown, Blooming Beyond Bullying was created to encourage students to lead with kindness and help ensure that every child feels seen, valued, and included.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
$750K Bond Set for Paragould Man Accused of Raping a Juvenile

A Paragould man is behind bars on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped a teenager under the age of 16.