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News
1 week ago
Expect Increased Military Traffic on Arkansas Highways Through Mid-June

Jonesboro drivers should prepare for an uptick in military vehicle traffic starting Friday, May 29, and continuing through June 15, as the National Guard begins traveling for annual training exercises.

Jonesboro Westside is deep and is always a contender, and this year features Corbit Hiser (left), who qualified for the Champion of Champions shoot-off with a perfect 50-for-50 in the East Region tournament.
Sports
1 week ago
Craighead County Well-Represented in Youth Shooting Sports State Championship

Six Craighead County student-athletes are leading a local contingent into the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports State Championships this weekend.

yard debris limb pickup
Community
1 week ago
How Jonesboro’s Limb Pickup Process Works and What to Avoid

JRN spoke with the city about the collection process, why pickup may take longer, and the do’s and don’ts on laying out debris for crews to pick up.

Portrait of a man with short hair and a gray beard, wearing a black Arkansas State University Engineering & Computer Science shirt against a gray backdrop.
Education
1 week ago
A-State Professor Secures Grant to Increase Federal Funding Opportunities

Arkansas State University professor Dr. Andrew “Drew” Fleming was one of 12 selected statewide to receive the Emerging Research Leaders Program grant.

News
1 week ago
Jonesboro Man Dead After Wednesday’s Fatal Crash on U.S. 49

A Jonesboro man is dead after a crash that occurred on U.S. 49 Wednesday afternoon.

the north side of 314 union street with a scissor lift
Business
1 week ago
Fresh Look Coming to Jonesboro Media Group’s Building Downtown

Work is officially underway to completely repaint the large logo signs on the north side of 314 Union St.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Paragould Sex Offender Held on $100K Bond For Failing to Comply With Reporting Requirements

A Paragould sex offender is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to abide by his reporting requirements due to having multiple unregistered accounts on his phone.

Food
1 week ago
Second 7 Brew Stand Coming to Jonesboro

“We are very excited to be employing many more local crew members at this second location and hopefully help our original stand on Stallings get a bit of relief…”– Candace Dixon Horne, 7 Brew Franchisee

Crime & Safety
1 week ago
Arkansas Fire Fatalities Rise in 2026, Arkansas State Fire Marshal’s Office Says

State officials are urging Arkansans to act now by installing smoke alarms, testing them monthly, and replacing batteries as needed.

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Crime & Safety
1 week ago
$100K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man in Domestic Battery Case Involving Previous Victim

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he assaulted a victim who had been involved in a previous domestic case.

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