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17 hours ago

C.J. Luckey Performs for Leadership Magnet School Students in Jonesboro Ahead of Exams

"I want you guys to know you can persevere, and you can overcome those obstacles that are in front of you."

18 hours ago

Six A-State Students Selected as Inaugural Freshman to Physician Participants 

A-State and NYITCOM are announcing the first six students in the newly established Freshman to Physician pathway for students to secure early admission to medical school in the first year of college.  

20 hours ago

One Lane Closure in Effect on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro

One lane of Main Street will be closed starting Monday for road painting.

22 hours ago

Pets of the Week // April 20

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week."

23 hours ago

AGFC Adjusts Fishing and Hunting Regulations Affecting Craighead County, Sets Waterfowl Season Dates

Local hunters and anglers in Craighead County will navigate a new regulatory landscape this season following the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s (AGFC) approval of a comprehensive overhaul to state code.

1 day ago

A-State Secures Series at ULM as Martinez Slugs Two Homers

The Red Wolves secured the road series in a 4-1 Sunday afternoon win at Lou St. Amant Field.

2 days ago

Glory 104.3 F.M. to Host Prayer Breakfast Fundraiser in Jonesboro

A new voice of faith is preparing to hit the airwaves in Northeast Arkansas, and the community is invited to be part of the launch.

2 days ago

Top Journalism and Mass Communication Students Inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha

Eleven Arkansas State University students have been inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha honor society

3 days ago

Red Wolves Drop Saturday Matchup With ULM

Arkansas State chipped away at the ULM lead throughout the game, but was walked off with the last out on the line Saturday afternoon by a score of 2-3 at Lou St. Amant Field.

3 days ago

‘Pack Day’ Returns April 25: A-State to Host Annual Spring Football Game and Baseball Game Versus Louisiana

Arkansas State fans will be able to get their first look at the 2026 Red Wolves football team at its annual Spring Game and cheer on the A-State baseball squad in a key conference match-up during the school’s annual “Pack Day."

4 days ago

Jonesboro Man Accused of Burglarizing Ex-Girlfriend’s Home, Violating No-Contact Order

Court documents show that despite an active no-contact order stemming from a prior incident, a Jonesboro man was caught on camera burglarizing his ex-girlfriend’s home while she was away.

4 days ago

St. Bernards in Jonesboro Holds Ceremony Honoring Organ and Tissue Donors, Donation Recipients

St. Bernards held a ceremony Friday honoring those who donated organs and tissues, as well as recipients of those donations.

4 days ago

Arkansas Health Care Association Celebrates Jonesboro School of Nursing Graduates

The ceremony marked the graduation of the first class of the AHCA School of Nursing, which aims to fill the gap in licensed practical nurse staffing in Arkansas.

4 days ago

Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond After Allegedly Stealing Business’s Cash and Surveillance DVR

A Jonesboro man faces nearly 20 years in prison after police said he broke into a business last week, making off with cash and surveillance equipment.

4 days ago

Jonesboro EAST Students Create Digital Map of City’s Tornado Shelters

A group of Jonesboro 4th graders is making sure finding a safe spot when severe weather strikes Northeast Arkansas is quick and easy.

4 days ago

St. Bernards Physician to be Featured on Science and Discovery Channels, Explain AFib Treatment

A St. Bernards physician will be featured as an expert on the Emmy-nominated and Telly-winning show "Tomorrow's World Today."

4 days ago

Fisher Street Community in Action to Host Annual Spring Fish Fry in Jonesboro

The Fisher Street Community in Action's annual spring fish fry is set for mid-May.

4 days ago

University College Recognizes Top Graduating Students for 2025-26

The top 2025-26 graduating students in University College at Arkansas State University were recognized during Convocation of Scholars.

4 days ago

Tractor Supply Announces Spring Demo Days and Yard & Garden Days at Northeast Arkansas Locations

Tractor Supply (TSC) is hosting a “try before you buy” event at all of its Arkansas locations on Saturday, April 25, and Sunday, April 26. 

5 days ago

Disc Golf Pro Tour Begins Friday in Jonesboro

The professional level has drawn 160 players from 34 states and 13 countries and will be taking place at the championship course at Disc Side of Heaven.

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Music News

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.