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Back to School Guide
24 hours ago
Jonesboro Public Library to Host Back-to-School Programs

The events will provide opportunities for students to connect with friends, enjoy activities, and get excited for the upcoming school year.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Jonesboro Trio Arrested in Theft and Destruction of Vehicle

Three individuals face felony theft charges after police said they towed a disabled vehicle to a Jonesboro business parking lot and sold it to a recycling center, where it was crushed before police could recover it.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Former Jonesboro Puppy Mill Owner Arrested Again in Theft Case

A former Jonesboro puppy mill owner who is serving probation on a felony charge is behind bars again, facing a misdemeanor theft charge.

Crime & Safety
2 days ago
Jonesboro Man Held on $100K Bond After Gunshot Fired Outside Midnight Rodeo

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he fired a shot from a moving vehicle while leaving a local nightclub.

Food
2 days ago
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Announces Hiring for Jonesboro Location

The new restaurant, located at 2809 East Highland Drive, is expected to open in early September and will create approximately 85 new jobs.

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Pet Lovers Guide
2 days ago
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Dale and Augie

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

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Community
2 days ago
Jonesboro Sailor Supports U.S. Navy Fighter Jet Mission

“The lessons I learned in my hometown, such as work ethic, ability to improvise and how to be an adult, allowed me to succeed as a young sailor in the Navy living on my own for the first time.” – Seaman Stuart McDonald

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News
2 days ago
ASP Releases Names of Victims in Fatal Weekend Wreck in Bono

Arkansas State Police have released the names of the victims in Saturday’s fatal wreck in Bono.

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