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Weather Updates
13 hours ago
UPDATE | Tornado Warning for Southeastern Craighead County Cancelled

The tornado warning for southwestern Craighead and northeastern Poinsett counties has expired due to the tornado threat diminishing.

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Crime & Safety
21 hours ago
Jonesboro Woman Held on $150K Bond After Forcing Her Way Into Home, Assaulting Victim

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said she forced her way into another woman’s home during a fight and attacked her, injuring her.

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Crime & Safety
22 hours ago
Jonesboro Man Arrested for Fourth DWI Following High-Speed Chase

A Jonesboro man is behind bars for a fourth time in 10 years on a DWI after authorities said he fled an attempted traffic stop while driving erratically at high speeds.

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Weather Updates
23 hours ago
UPDATE | Craighead County Under Tornado Watch Until 5 a.m.

The National Weather Service has placed Craighead County under a tornado watch.

Weather Updates
23 hours ago
Public Storm Shelters in Craighead County and Paragould

JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County and Paragould.

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Pet Lovers Guide
23 hours ago
Pets of the Week // April 27

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

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Crime & Safety
1 day ago
A-State Campus Police “Misled” on Event Registration, Four Injured from Shooting

University officials confirmed Monday that responding officers were told the gathering followed appropriate procedures, when in reality, the event had moved to the campus at the last minute.

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Education
1 day ago
Men of MAC Event Held at Douglas MacArthur Junior High School in Jonesboro

The event brought together local professionals to the Douglas MacArthur campus to teach students about potential career pathways and the skills needed to navigate daily life as adults.

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