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yard debris limb pickup
Community
4 days 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.

Bikes take off in 2025 Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro Arkansas
Sports
6 days ago
Downtown Jonesboro Roads to be Closed Starting Thursday for Skirmish Festival

Some streets in downtown Jonesboro will be temporarily closed this weekend for The Skirmish: A Delta Gravel Festival.

Outdoors
7 days ago
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is June 12-14, Family Fishing Derbies are June 13

Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14.

Red Lake City fire truck side with equipment on the floor in front, hoses, and tool bags scattered nearby inside a fire station bay.
News
2 weeks ago
Lake City Volunteer Fire Department Among 65 Rural Fire Departments Awarded Wildland Fire Suppression Kit

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture awarded wildland fire suppression kits to 65 rural fire departments across the state, including a Craighead County fire department.

Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Sharing the Water Safely as The Natural State Heats Up

The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission wants to remind all boaters that proper preparation and a little patience go a long way toward ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. 

Smiling girl outdoors on a porch with a snake draped over her shoulders, holding its body with both hands.
Outdoors
2 weeks ago
Jonesboro Girl is Quarter-Finalist in Nationwide Junior Ranger Competition

A Jonesboro 8-year-old is in the running for the nationwide Junior Ranger Competition.

Male elk with large antlers among a herd in a sunlit field.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Apply for a 2026 Arkansas Elk Hunting Permit May 1

Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big game animal can apply for a limited hunting permit draw.

Indoor community event with multiple info booths, string lights, and people browsing tables along the room.
Summer Fun Guide
1 month ago
National Bike Month Kicks Off in Jonesboro

Cycling enthusiasts of Jonesboro have much to look forward to this summer as Native Brew Works kicked off National Bike Month with a party.

Young fluffy owl perched on a tree branch in a wooded area, peeking around the trunk.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Leave ‘Abandoned’ Wildlife Where You Find It, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Says

It can be a shock to a person to see these young animals in such a helpless position, but this is how these species survive.

image of fireman putting out fire with Burn Ban Lifted in foreground
News
1 month ago
Burn Ban Lifted in Craighead County

Due to recent rainfall, the ban is lifted effective Friday, April 24, 2026. 

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