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3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond for Internet Stalking, Sexual Assault of Minor

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond following an investigation into the sexual assault of a minor he met on social media.

3 weeks ago

Accident Causes Lane Blockages at Highland and Red Wolf

Drivers in Jonesboro should expect delays as a traffic accident has caused a blockage at a major intersection.

3 weeks ago

Temporary Road Closure Scheduled on Highway 18 in Craighead County

Weather permitting, the closures will allow crews to construct a box culvert.

4 weeks ago

A-State Exercise Science Programs Receive STEM Designation

The STEM designation applies to both the bachelor's and master’s degrees in the exercise science program.

4 weeks ago

State Reviewing Cases of Former DHS Worker Facing 44 Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges

The Arkansas Department of Human Services is proactively reviewing past cases handled by a former Craighead County Family Service Worker who was arrested this week on 44 counts of possessing or using child sexual abuse material.

4 weeks ago

Arkansas Alligator Hunters Harvest 150 Alligators in First Weekend Hunt, 62 Opportunities Remain

This year’s alligator season is well on its way to perhaps setting another record. Hunters set the mark with 205 alligators in 2025, which broke the record of 202 set in 2023.

4 weeks ago

Sex Offender Compliance Check Operation in Jonesboro Results in Nine Arrests

The Jonesboro Police Department, alongside other agencies including the Craighead County Sheriff's Office, arrested nine people as part of a sex offender compliance check operation Tuesday.

4 weeks ago

$5M Bridge Loan Announced to Facilitate Purchase of Arkansas Peanut Harvest

A $5 million loan from the Governor's Quick Action Closing Fund will be used to facilitate Delta Peanut's purchase of this year's peanut harvest.

4 weeks ago

Hope Found of NEA’s 4th Annual Brewing Hope Coffee Festival Set for November in Downtown Jonesboro

Coffee lovers, rejoice! You can sip for a good cause in November at Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas's fourth annual Brewing Hope Coffee Festival.

4 weeks ago

Appeals Court Upholds 86-Year Sentence for Jonesboro Man Convicted of Raping Minor

The Arkansas Court of Appeals on Wednesday upheld the 86-year prison sentence of a Jonesboro man convicted of raping a minor.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro’s Public Transportation Service Adds New Paratransit Vehicles to its Fleet

"We're just really happy to have them," Stephen Oakes, GOJO transit options supervisor, said. "We're very happy that we can expand our service a little bit, serve more of Jonesboro (as) safely as possible."

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Man Facing 44 Counts of Possessing Child Sexual Abuse Material

A Jonesboro man faces multiple counts of possession or use of child sexual abuse material after police said they traced an online account containing illicit videos to his home network.

4 weeks ago

Downtown Jonesboro Roads to Close Beginning Thursday Night for BBQ Fest

Multiple road closures will be in effect in downtown Jonesboro beginning Thursday night for the upcoming Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Fest.

4 weeks ago

Fight at Jonesboro High School Sends Staff Member to Hospital, Leads to Felony Arrest

Police said a fight at Jonesboro High School Tuesday morning sent a staff member to the hospital and led to one person being arrested on a felony charge.

4 weeks ago

TrinityRail to Discontinue Heavy Railcar Maintenance Operations at Jonesboro Facility

TrinityRail's heavy railcar maintenance operations at its Jonesboro facility will be discontinued, the company confirmed to JRN Wednesday.

4 weeks ago

UPDATE | Arkansas State Police Identify Greene County Inmate Who Died in Custody

Arkansas State Police (ASP) are investigating an inmate death that occurred at the Greene County Detention Center.

4 weeks ago

KASU Expands Programming Schedule

KASU, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is expanding the amount of unique, local programming available to listeners.

4 weeks ago

MacArthur Junior High Staff Hit the Road for New Community Initiative

Douglas MacArthur Junior High staff are hitting the road this Friday in an effort to connect directly with the community and share essential student resources.

4 weeks ago

USDA Food Distributions Hosted by Food Bank of NEA Scheduled in Craighead County

Households receiving USDA foods must reside in Craighead County and are eligible to receive USDA foods once per month.

4 weeks ago

Jonesboro Woman Accused of Chasing Vehicle While Child Was Unrestrained

A Jonesboro woman faces multiple charges after police said she chased another vehicle at high speeds while an unrestrained child was in her car.

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Music News

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring

For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset

The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show

Two months past his 90th birthday, Buddy Guy is still up for a little bragging, a lot of cursing and a long night of partying.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

How Ella Langley’s ‘Choosin’ Texas’ became the longest-running No. 1 hit of all time

Ella Langley's "Choosin' Texas," a simmering, midtempo, country-and-then-some heartbreak song released last October, is indisputably 2026's biggest hit.