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St. Bernards physicians honor hospitalist Dr. Jon Thompson for exceptional care in 2025
Physicians practicing within the St. Bernards Healthcare system awarded Dr. Jon Thompson their 2025 Living The Mission Physician Award.
$5M bond set for suspect in deadly Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting
Mario Jashon Stafford is being held on a $5 million cash/surety bond after deadly Christmas Eve shooting.
What’s closed for the New Year’s holiday in Craighead County?
JRN has compiled a list of closures for New Year's across Craighead County.
A-State men’s basketball unveils remaining 2025-26 schedule themes and promotions
Arkansas State Athletics unveiled themes and promotions for the remaining 2025-26 men’s basketball home games.
City of Jonesboro named 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award winner
The City of Jonesboro has been named a 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award recipient.
Lady Red Wolves win 9th straight, Beat Arkansas
The win was A-State's first win over Arkansas since the 2005 WNIT and first win in Fayetteville in program history
Where to celebrate New Year’s in Jonesboro
JRN has compiled a list of New Year's events in Jonesboro as 2026 draws near.
Jonesboro’s Park Ranger program honored with Trendsetter recognition
The City of Jonesboro next month will receive a Trendsetter award in Tourism, Development and Creative Culture for its Park Ranger program.
Arrest made in connection with Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting
Mario Jashon Stafford, 29, was arrested in connection with the shooting after an investigation by officers.
Jonesboro Library to host New Year’s events
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting kids of all ages to celebrate the new year.
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asks Jonesboro residents for used Christmas trees
The addition of a few firs or cedars left from holiday cheer can add cover for fish and create a fishing hot spot for anglers.
One Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner
‘Twas the night before Christmas
The most famous Christmas poem of all time may very well be "A Visit from St. Nicholas" or, as it's more commonly known, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas".
A-State student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study in Taiwan
An Arkansas State University student will spend her summer in Taiwan, studying Chinese in a two-month intensive program at Chung Yuan Christian University.
ASP provides tips on supporting first responders through holiday stress and burnout
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public that first responders across the state continue to face heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain during this time of year.
Christmas Eve fun for families
Here are some traditions to explore on Christmas Eve that are entertaining for kids and adults.
Pets of the Week – Dec. 24
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
NORAD Santa Tracker is live
It's finally here! Watch Santa as he circles the globe with the NORAD Santa Tracker.
JPD called to shooting, seeking person of interest
The shooting took place in the 300 block of State Street just after 3 a.m.
