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A-State ASBTDC to Host Free “Maximize Your Marketing Strategy” Workshop in Paragould
Designed for entrepreneurs, startups, and small business owners, this interactive training session will provide tools and strategies to help businesses improve marketing performance, attract new customers, and increase sales.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA
Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.
2 weeks ago in Sports
The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals
Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.
2 weeks ago in World
Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as WHO worries about outbreak’s scale and speed
The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the "scale and speed" of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — to at least 131 — and over 500 suspected cases.
2 weeks ago in National
What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test
Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.
City of Jonesboro Sanitation Routes to be on Adjusted Schedules for Memorial Day
The City of Jonesboro's sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules due to the Memorial Day holiday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller
James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers hits the practice field after signing 1-year deal to stay with the Steelers
The 42-year-old four-time NFL MVP made a surprise appearance on the Pittsburgh Steelers practice field Monday for the start of voluntary organized team activities, jogging out in a white No. 8 jersey shortly after finalizing a 1-year deal to return to the club he guided to an AFC North championship last winter.
Cash Woman Faces 55 Counts of Forgery in Business Fraud Case, $23K+ in Losses
A woman faces multiple counts of forgery after police said an internal audit revealed more than 50 falsified invoices used to defraud a local business, resulting in over $23,000 in losses.
Suspect in Violent Jonesboro Burglary Held on $100K Bond, Faces Life in Prison
According to police, the suspect broke into a home, assaulted a victim, and resisted arrest during another attempted burglary.
Jonesboro Pets of the Week // May 18
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week".
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection
The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Barbra Streisand won’t attend Cannes Palme d’Or ceremony after a knee injury
Barbra Streisand announced on Sunday that she will not attend the Cannes Film Festival 's closing ceremony later this week where she was to receive an honorary Palme d'Or, after sustaining a knee injury.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Aaron Rai runs away with the PGA Championship, first English-born winner in more than a century
Aaron Rai was just another name among a dozen others who had reason to believe the PGA Championship was theirs for the taking Sunday at tough Aronimink.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the Thunder becomes the 14th player to win back-to-back NBA MVPs
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander of the reigning NBA champion Oklahoma City Thunder won the NBA's Most Valuable Player on Sunday for the second consecutive year. He became the 18th player to win at least two MVP awards and the 14th to win them in back-to-back fashion.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Mitchell scores 26 and the Cavaliers rout the Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 to reach the East finals
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Ella Langley dominates the ACM Awards and Cody Johnson wins entertainer of the year
Cody Johnson won entertainer of the year, but it was Ella Langley's night from the start. The first honor of the Academy of Country Music Awards Sunday was for the coveted song of the year, given to Langley for the crossover hit "Choosin' Texas," presented to her by Michael Bublé.
3 weeks ago in World
Italy’s foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians dead in Maldives sea cave
Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives, four days after they were reported missing.
Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Concert Series: The Baritone Jazz Junction
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced a special live performance as part of its 2026 Concert Series featuring The Baritone Jazz Junction, presented by The Baritone Foundation.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives
Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.
