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5 hours ago

Five Additional Suspects Arrested in Connection with Paragould Towing Fraud Investigation

Five additional suspects are behind bars after an investigation revealed their involvement in a coordinated "lien washing" scheme orchestrated by the owner of a Paragould towing company.

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8 hours ago

Months-Long Meth Investigation Leads to Arrest in Paragould

A Paragould man is behind bars after police said he was orchestrating a meth distribution operation from his home.

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10 hours ago

Arkansas State Shortstop Signs with Atlanta Braves

Arkansas State shortstop Patrick Engskov has signed an undrafted free agent deal with the Atlanta Braves.

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11 hours ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Cheerio and Priscilla (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature local pets available for adoption.

Body of Missing Juvenile Recovered After 3-Day Search in Craighead County

1 day ago

Body of Missing Juvenile Recovered After 3-Day Search in Craighead County

Deputies Located the Victim Sunday Morning Near Iron Bridge Access After a Multiagency Search Along the St. Francis River Between Lake City and Trumann.

Neighbors in Need NEA Serves Hundreds at 5th Annual Community Picnic in Jonesboro

2 days ago

Neighbors in Need NEA Serves Hundreds at 5th Annual Community Picnic in Jonesboro

Organization runs out of food after serving hundreds during annual event featuring free meals, music and community resources.

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2 days ago

UPDATE | Recovery Effort Underway for Child Missing in Water in Craighead County

Emergency crews in Craighead County have officially transitioned to a recovery effort for a juvenile who was last seen going underwater and did not resurface.

3 days ago

Zachary’s Sensory Gym to Host Fundraising Concert in Jonesboro in September

A Jonesboro nonprofit aiming to open the region's first sensory-friendly gym will be hosting a fundraising concert later this year.

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3 days ago

Former Greene County Sheriff’s Office Finance Director Arrested in Theft Case

She was terminated following an internal investigation that determined she had fraudulently claimed 75 hours of work time.

3 days ago

Weiner Councilman Charged with Stalking After ASP Investigation

A Weiner councilman turned himself in at the Poinsett County Detention Center, where he was charged with three counts of stalking.

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3 days ago

Suspect Arrested in Marked Tree Officer’s Death

Marked Tree Police Officers and Arkansas State Police Special Agents and Troopers have arrested a man in connection with the death of a Marked Tree police officer.

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3 days ago

Jonesboro’s August Community Cleanup Scheduled

The cleanup is free and open to Jonesboro residents.

3 days ago

A-State ASBTDC to Host Free ‘Funding Your Business’ Workshop in Paragould

In-person training on business loans, SBA programs, microloans, grants, and financing options set for Aug. 11 at Generating Innovative Network

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4 days ago

Jonesboro Police Department to Host Community Engagement Event with Donuts

The Jonesboro Police Department is inviting the community to ask questions while enjoying donuts.

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4 days ago

Jonesboro Educational Leaders, Law Enforcement Attend Demonstration of Drone-Based Active Shooter Suppression System

Educational leaders, legislators, and law enforcement gathered Thursday morning for a demonstration of a non-lethal, drone-based active shooter suppression system.

4 days ago

St. Bernards Medical Center Earns Metabolic & Bariatric Surgery Accreditation

St. Bernards Medical Center announced it received a new national accreditation after demonstrating a commitment to providing safe and effective metabolic and bariatric surgery procedures. 

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4 days ago

UAMS Northeast, Residency Program to be Topic at Jonesboro University Lions Club Meeting

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will be meet next week to learn about a Northeast Arkansas medical residency program.

Five-member band outdoors: a woman in a metallic gold dress holding a violin, flanked by four men with a upright bass, violin, banjo, and guitar.

4 days ago

Big Grass Bluegrass Festival Returns to Collins Theater 

The annual Big Grass Bluegrass Festival will take place Friday, July 24, and Saturday, July 25, at the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St., in Paragould.

Police officer in a dark uniform checks a white car at a roadside stop, emergency lights in the background.

4 days ago

ASP’s ‘Rules of the Road’ Campaign Aims to Help Arkansans Make Safer Decisions Behind the Wheel

Each installment in the series will address real-world scenarios Troopers frequently encounter, including how to properly move over for emergency vehicles, respond to road rage situations, and ensure proper seat belt use for all passengers.

Pregnant or exercises woman sitting cross‑legged on a yoga mat in a park, sipping water with eyes closed; Jonesboro Right Now logo in the lower left corner.

5 days ago

THE EXPERT | Does Summertime Affect Pregnancy?

Heat poses unique challenges to pregnant moms. These women experience additional stressors from high temperatures and humidity.

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Music News

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Music

10 songs to get hyped for the World Cup final

Regardless of World Cup allegiances, there is one thing everyone can agree on: There's nothing better than a themed playlist to get pumped...

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Latin and country surge in the US as more music is being streamed than ever before

Halfway through 2026, a few music, film and TV streaming trends have become clear, according to Luminate's 2026 Midyear Report, which was released Wednesday. Notably, more music is being streamed than ever before, both in the U.S. and globally.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending

Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances

A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.