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3 weeks ago in Sports

Duke freshman forward Cameron Boozer named The Associated Press men’s national player of the year

Cameron Boozer was at the center of everything for Duke this season. The 6-foot-9, 250-pound forward proved tough enough to score through...

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February

American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says

The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...

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Delta Symposium XXXI, ‘Monsters, Cryptids, and the Monstrous,’ Set for April 8-11

In its 31st year, the annual symposium will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday with events in the Carl R. Reng Student Union, including a forum discussion of monsters and cryptids across various disciplines.

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Reflecting on the Early Days of JRN

"I was honored to serve as the founding editor-in-chief at JRN, and from day one, I embraced the opportunity to help shape something entirely new."

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April Events at Jonesboro Foundation of Arts Stage, Too

Several free events are planned at the Foundation of Arts (FOA) Stage, Too venue in downtown Jonesboro throughout April.

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Jonesboro’s Design Week Ended Thursday

A main topic of conversation at the closing open house was what could be introduced to Jonesboro to raise the city’s appeal.

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The Spotlight | A Day in the Life of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters

"We live this intentional life here in Holy Angels, so that when we're able to go out and be with God's people, we're filled up and able to bring that out."

A-State drops series opener at Troy

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A-State Baseball Drops Series Opener at Troy

A-State continues the road series at Troy Friday night with first pitch set for 6 p.m.

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St. Bernards Unveils New Heart and Vascular Clinic and Diagnostic Center in Paragould

Officials with St. Bernards unveiled a new heart and vascular clinic and diagnostic center at Paragould Medical Park on Thursday.

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Jonesboro Police Department Warning of Scam

The Jonesboro Police Department is warning residents of a new scam.

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Forrest City Man Held on $750K Bond Following High-Speed Chase Involving Handguns in Jonesboro

A Forrest City man is being held on a $750,000 bond after authorities said he led police on a high-speed chase through Jonesboro while armed with two handguns.

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City Water and Light to Flush Water System in Jonesboro City Limits

Various areas within the city limits will be flushed from April 12 to 17.

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DNA Match Leads To Arrest in $62K AC Theft at Jonesboro Construction Site

According to court documents, DNA evidence from blood left at a 2023 crime scene led to felony charges against a West Memphis man accused of stealing over $62,000 in air conditioning equipment from a Jonesboro construction site.

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Arkansas State’s Season Ends in WNIT Fab 4 Against Marshall

Arkansas State fell in the Fab 4 of the WNIT to Marshall Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena.

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Happy Birthday, Jonesboro Right Now!

Today, JRN has published over 5,700 articles, covering everything from critical crime and safety reports in Craighead County to high school sports scores and local business openings.

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Lake City Grandfather Faces Felony Charges After Child Hospitalized for Meth Exposure and Burns

A Lake City man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after a judge found probable cause to charge him with exposing his grandchild to meth.

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$500K Bond for Jonesboro Man Accused of Uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found multiple instances of child sexual abuse material uploaded online.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, National, Trending

The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon

NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’

Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...

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5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

1 week ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.