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ASU Campus with small fire in background
News
23 hours ago
Jonesboro Fire Department crews respond to fire

Crews responded to a fire near the track and field complex at Arkansas State University.

Education
1 day ago
Submissions open for great A-State Media Fest through March 27

Area high school students interested in a future in creative media are encouraged to participate in the upcoming competition hosted by Arkansas State University’s School of Media and Journalism. 

Government & Politics
1 day ago
Craighead County Quorum Court discusses detention center needs and office consolidation

The Quorum Court discussed needs at the detention center as well as a measure to consolidate the treasurer and collector offices.

mug shot Claudine Odessa Lockridge
Crime
2 days ago
Affidavit: Jonesboro woman arrested after 400+ grams of marijuana and loaded handgun found in motel room

District Judge David Boling found probable cause Jan. 12 to charge 32-year-old Claudine Odessa Lockridge.

a white/tan dog (left) and a gray cat (right) for adoption
Lifestyle
2 days ago
Pets of the Week – Jan. 12

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

News
2 days ago
Crews working water main leak on Caraway Road

The leak occurred in front of Center Court Plaza on Caraway Road.

Government & Politics
2 days ago
New voter ID cards to be issued to registered Craighead County voters

New voter ID cards will be mailed to registered voters throughout the county.

Recipients and presenters at the 2024 ceremony for the Living Legends Awards.
News
2 days ago
Nominations open for 8th annual Living Legends Awards

The eighth annual Living Legends Awards will be presented Saturday, Feb. 28, at Arkansas State University. 

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