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Business
6 hours ago
Jonesboro Unlimited Awarded $3M for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro Unlimited will use these funds to begin extending wastewater lines to the 612-acre Craighead Technology Park South to further develop it for future industrial growth. 

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Government & Politics
8 hours ago
Governor Sanders, AEDC Award $25M to 22 Arkansas Communities for Industrial Site Development

Jonesboro is included among the 21 other communities awarded funding.

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Education
9 hours ago
Quiz Bowl State Champions Determined, Jonesboro Schools in Final Standings

The 2026 Arkansas Quiz Bowl champions have been decided in the state conference finals held at Arkansas TV Saturday, April 25.

Community
11 hours ago
May Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled in Jonesboro

Jonesboro’s next Neighborhood Cleanup is scheduled for early May.

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Education
12 hours ago
Top Sciences and Mathematics Students Named during Convocation of Scholars

The Beck College of Sciences and Mathematics at Arkansas State University recognized its most outstanding graduating students during the 2025-26 academic year.

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Education
1 day ago
School Closings

Some schools have announced early dismissals in response to incoming severe weather.

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Community
1 day ago
Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas’s Annual Ride Against Trafficking Scheduled

Motorcyclists, bikers and Jeep drivers can soon ride to help end human trafficking.

Weather Updates
1 day 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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