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Community
2 months ago
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful Partners With City for Multiple Clean-up Events Ahead of Earth Day

As Earth Day approaches, the City of Jonesboro and the Keep Jonesboro Beautiful (KJB) Commission are calling on residents to help keep the area clean, green, and beautiful.

image of fireman putting out fire with Burn Ban Lifted in foreground
News
2 months ago
Burn Ban for Craighead County Lifted

Due to recent rainfall, the ban is lifted effective Saturday, April 4, 2026. 

JPS Plants
Community
2 months ago
The Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet School with Jonesboro Public Schools Announces Student Plant Sale

The Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet School invites the community to its upcoming Student Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Arkansas Sees 16-Year High in Boating Fatalities, 5-Year High in Accidents

Increases in boating accidents by duck hunters, as well as hazardous conditions last spring on many streams and rivers from flooding, were contributors to the peaks in accidents and fatalities last year.

Bikes Take Off at 2025 Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro, Arkansas
Outdoors
2 months ago
Gravel cycling race The Skirmish to return to Jonesboro this spring

“We call it a Delta Gravel Festival, because we want people to come and go to the vendors, listen to music, come downtown and eat, and see the cyclists come zipping across that line.”

Community
2 months ago
Easter Guide 2026: Events and services across Craighead County

As Easter draws near, JRN has compiled a list of events and services across Craighead County.

Outdoors
2 months ago
Arkansas Department of Agriculture hosts 6th annual Free Tree Fridays in recognition of Arbor Day

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is celebrating Arbor Day by launching its sixth annual “Free Tree Fridays” campaign, a statewide effort to encourage tree planting.

Home & Garden Guide
3 months ago
How trees and plants can change the look of a landscape

Plants and trees provide a simple and unique way to transform the look and feel of a property.

Home & Garden Guide
3 months ago
Prepare a yard for evening entertaining

A yard can be a magical place to entertain at night when hosts take a few extra steps to ready the space.

Home & Garden Guide
3 months ago
Gardening safety tips for seniors

These simple strategies can ensure seniors’ springtime gardening sessions are as safe as they are rewarding.