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Jonesboro’s Foundation of Arts to Present ‘Come From Away’ to Begin 40th Season
The Foundation of Arts is preparing to kick off its 40th season in September, while also honoring first responders.
Paragould Man Arrested on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges After Previous Charges Dropped
A Paragould man who previously had felony sexual assault charges dropped now faces similar charges following an investigation that began last fall.
UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State Partner for New Medical School Pathway
Qualified students have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from UA Little Rock before continuing to NYITCOM at A-State for medical school.
Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair in October
The event will feature food trucks, as well as arts and crafts and secondhand vendors.
Buff City Soap in Jonesboro Temporarily Closed After Vehicle Crashes into Building
Buff City Soap in Jonesboro is temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building Monday morning.
3 weeks ago in Sports
‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar's contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr, signed in December 2022, expires next June, and he has told Vogue magazine that another is unlikely.
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Dobby and Queenie
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature local pets available for adoption.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing
Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony that will revisit what happened on a Las Vegas street nearly 30 years ago.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’
Andrew Garfield wants audiences to look up from their phones and remember that there is still plenty of magic in the world around them. That idea drew the two-time Oscar nominee to "The Magic Faraway Tree," a family adventure about Tim, a stay-at-home father whose family is forced to reconsider life after his wife, Polly, quits her job.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36
Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including "Heroes" and "Nashville," died Sunday at an apartment complex in South Carolina where she was found unresponsive, police said. She was 36.
Arkansas Department of Agriculture Opens Wildland Fire Kit Applications
The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through Oct. 2.
Jonesboro Crash Victim’s Final Gift: Helping Others Live
Belinda Adams, 63, has been declared brain dead following Thursday's crash; family says her organ donation will give others a chance at life.
Athletes Represent Jonesboro at National Gymnastics Competition, Finishing Among Top Competitors in Division
Two Jonesboro gymnasts recently took their skills to the national stage, competing against some of the nation's top young athletes at the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, IA.
Heat Couldn’t Stop Red Wolves From Returning To Campus
Arkansas State students move into dorms and apartments as volunteers, families and the Sound of the Natural State help launch Wolves Up Week
Shooting Investigation Underway After Vehicle Struck By Gunfire On Westacre Drive
Driver hospitalized after crashing into a carport; police say no gunshot wounds have been reported
Beck Center for Veterans to Host Fourth Annual Golf Classic in Paragould
This event is held to benefit the Beck Center and the veterans they serve.
AGFC’s Waterfowl Habitat Program Featured in Latest USDA Grant Approvals
Thanks to a new USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service grant, Arkansas rice producers can once again participate in the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Waterfowl Rice Incentive Conservation Enhancement program.
Brookland Voters to Consider Bond Restructuring to Fund More Improvement Projects in November
The City of Brookland will be asking voters to consider refunding and restructuring existing bonds that fund various municipal improvement projects this November.
Energy Companies Suspend Disconnects, Planned Outages for Craighead County Customers Due to Extreme Heat
Power companies are announcing they will be postponing planned outages until the heat subsides.
$50K Bond Set for Woman Accused of Shooting at Girlfriend in Jonesboro
A Jonesboro woman is facing multiple felony charges after allegedly firing a handgun at her girlfriend during a dispute, with a stray bullet penetrating a nearby residence.
