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3 days ago

Sensory-friendly area added to Jonesboro Christmas Parade route

The viewing area will have accommodations for those with special sensory needs.

3 days ago

A-State Men Surge to 20-Point Victory over UT Arlington

A-State pulled away in the first half and did not look back in an 83-63 victory

4 days ago

Jonesboro parks director under investigation from Department of Justice

The U.S. Department of Justice Tuesday morning began investigating the Jonesboro Parks and Recreation Department director Danny Kapales.

4 days ago

Craighead County road to be closed for road work

Part of a Craighead County road will be closed on Wednesday for road work.

4 days ago

NWS warning of black ice on Northeast Arkansas roadways

The National Weather Service is warning drivers of black ice across Northeast Arkansas.

4 days ago

Delta Symphony Orchestra bringing first-of-its-kind concert to Jonesboro

The Candlelight Classic concert will be an immersive event in early-February at The Forum.

4 days ago

Jonesboro woman accused of attacking victim over Thanksgiving food prep

A Jonesboro woman is facing a felony charge after police said she attacked a man with a pocket knife on Thanksgiving because he woke her up to help prepare food for the holiday.

4 days ago

Jonesboro nonprofits preparing for Giving Tuesday

Created in 2012, Giving Tuesday dedicates a day for community members to give back to the nonprofits in their region.

5 days ago

Pets of the Week – Dec. 1

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week". We will feature a handful of animals each week.

5 days ago

National Weather Service provides winter weather safety tips

With a winter weather advisory in effect for Craighead County and greater Northeast Arkansas until Tuesday at 6 a.m., the National Weather Service in Memphis provided some winter weather safety tips.

5 days ago

Arvest Foundation awards grant to CASA in Craighead, Greene, and Poinsett Counties

The $4,000 grant will help recruit, train, and support volunteer advocates for children in foster care.

5 days ago

A-State Women’s Basketball Defeats Kent State

Red Wolves win 74-54 in the championship game of the Baha Mar Hoops Nassau Championship-Goombay Division

5 days ago

Red Wolves Volleyball head to NCAA Tourney

A-State to play in the NCAA tournament for the first time since 2015 and the sixth time in program history Thursday versus No. 6 seed Baylor.

5 days ago

Maximize Cyber Monday

Tips to streamline shopping on Cyber Monday.

6 days ago

Arkansas State University unites for Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2

The school is uniting for a campus-wide day to support students and uplift key university initiatives.

6 days ago

A-State Football Outlasts App State

Red Wolves rallied from a six-point deficit late in the fourth quarter and clinched bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season

7 days ago

A-State Volleyball selection show watch party is scheduled for Nov. 30

The NCAA Tournament Selection show will be screened inside Centennial Bank Stadium's Woodard McAlister Family Club.

7 days ago

ASP prepares communities, including Jonesboro, for mass violence incidents

Community stakeholder meetings help Arkansas prepare for, respond to, and recover from mass violence incidents.

7 days ago

School Closings

Some Northeast Arkansas schools are announcing delays due to lingering icy conditions.

1 week ago

Arkansas State Women Blitz Houston in Bahamas

A-State forced the most opponent turnovers in a game in program history in a decisive win

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Music News

3 days ago in Music, Trending

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025

'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get it If You Really Want" and "Vietnam" and starred in the landmark movie "The Harder They Come," has died at 81.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most influential British rock bands of the past four decades, has died. He was 63.