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Aerial view of a sports field on the left and a park playground on the right, with a climbing net, rainbow slide, and green, circular play area.
Community
4 weeks ago
Westside Elementary Receives Grant for Inclusive Playground Updates

Westside Elementary recently received a grant from an autism nonprofit, allowing it to revamp its playground to be more inclusive.

Outdoors
1 month ago
AGFC: Keep Your Trout Healthy for the Next Angler on the Line

Anglers looking to catch their share in the cool water should add a little more precaution to their catch-and-release regimen.

Shooter aims a shotgun at an outdoor range while two men in hats watch nearby. A wooden fence is in the background.
Outdoors
1 month ago
Westside Warms Up, Returns to Top Spot in Shooting Sports Final

It was very similar to the way things started two years ago, when Westside started cold but was a roaring furnace by the final in winning a state championship.

Outdoors
1 month ago
Apply for a WMA Deer Hunting Permit by July 1

The AGFC conducts special draw hunts in many popular areas to maintain healthy deer herds and high-quality hunting experiences.

yard debris limb pickup
Community
2 months 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
2 months 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
2 months 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 months 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 months 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 months 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.