Arkansas State women’s basketball faced an early deficit and used a 20-0 run to take the lead, but the Red Wolves came up just short in a 68-66 opening-night setback to Ball State at First National Bank Arena.

The Arkansas State men’s basketball team (1-0, 0-0 SBC) erased a seven-point second half deficit to take down Ohio (0-1, 0-0 MAC) in an 89-85 victory on Monday night at The Convocation Center.

Previously announced candidate Jason Allen as well as Randy Eggers file as Republican candidates for Sheriff

Annie Camp Junior High School EAST students are beginning preparations for the annual EAST Feast in December.

Another person has been arrested in connection with October’s downtown Jonesboro fight, making it the seventh arrest in the investigation.

The Department of Communication Disorders at Arkansas State University is the Speak Out! Therapy and Research Center in the state.

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.

Craighead County is joining counties across the state and nation in participating in the National Association of Counties’ Operation Green Light campaign, a visible effort to honor and support veterans.