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1 day ago
Celebrate Black Philanthropy Day honored in Jonesboro

Community leaders came together in Jonesboro for the third annual recognition of Celebrate Black Philanthropy Day, joining a global observance that honors the legacy and impact of African American giving across generations.

Sports & Outdoors
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A-State women’s basketball announces 2025-26 non-conference schedule

Arkansas State women’s basketball head coach Destinee Rogers announced Monday the 2025-26 non-conference schedule.

Lifestyle
2 days ago
Pets of the Week Sept. 8

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

News
2 days ago
Jonesboro library to reopen on Saturdays starting this weekend

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will reopen on Saturdays starting Sept. 13, it announced Monday.

Sports & Outdoors
2 days ago
Cycling teams compete in NICA Plains Divisional Race in Jonesboro

Cycling teams across Arkansas came together at Craighead Forest Park this weekend for the NICA (National Interscholastic Cycling Association) Plains Divisional race.

Government & Politics
2 days ago
UPDATE | Gov. Sanders sends letter urging A-State, Arkansas to hold yearly football game against each other

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders sent a letter to the boards of trustees of Arkansas State University and the University of Arkansas, calling on the two schools to hold a yearly game against each other at War Memorial Stadium.

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Public hearing for proposed improvements to Highway 49 to be held Sept. 25 in Marmaduke

The Arkansas Department of Transportation (ARDOT) will host an in‑person Location and Design Public Hearing to present and discuss the design plans and Environmental Assessment for the proposed improvements to Highway 49.

Sports & Outdoors
3 days ago
A-State falls against Arkansas in Little Rock

The Arkansas State football team fell behind early and could not recover in a 56-14 setback versus Arkansas on Saturday afternoon at War Memorial Stadium.

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