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Shooter aims a shotgun at an outdoor range while two men in hats watch nearby. A wooden fence is in the background.
Outdoors
3 months 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
3 months 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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.

Male elk with large antlers among a herd in a sunlit field.
Outdoors
4 months 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
4 months 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.