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3 days ago

Apply for a WMA Deer Hunting Permit by July 1

The AGFC conducts special draw hunts in many popular areas to maintain healthy deer herds and high-quality hunting experiences.

3 days ago

Democratic Candidates to Host Listening Session with Farmers, Rural Voters in Bay

Democratic candidates will be hosting a listening session with Craighead County farmers and rural voters later in June.

3 days ago

City of Jonesboro Receives Federal Grant to Enhance Officer Safety with New Protective Equipment

The funding supports the purchase of 38 new Armor Express Raven 2.0 tactical SWAT carrier systems for JPD officers.

3 days ago

Jonesboro Students Among 1,200 University of Central Arkansas Graduates

The university conferred approximately 1,200 undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates.

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How Families Can Use Arkansas 529 Plans for Jonesboro Higher Education

The statewide Arkansas Brighter Future 529 Plan issued a reminder last week about the benefits of educational savings accounts.

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Ryan Pannone Basketball Camps Set for Summer 2026

Registration is open for the 2026 Ryan Pannone Basketball Camps scheduled in June and July at the Red Wolf Center on the campus of Arkansas State University.

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Jonesboro Man Arrested After Allegedly Choking Girlfriend During Domestic Disturbance

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he choked his girlfriend until she blacked out during a domestic disturbance at her home.

Pets of the Week June 1

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Jonesboro Pets of the Week // June 1

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

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Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking Ex-Girlfriend, Threatening to Kill Her While Under the Influence

A Jonesboro man faces multiple felonies after police said he choked his ex-girlfriend until she could not breathe and threatened to kill her.

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4 days ago

Paragould Woman Accused of Driving Through Yard While ‘Likely Overdosing’ With Child in Car

A Paragould woman is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she was found driving through a yard with a child in the car and was determined to be "likely overdosing" on medication.

An interior display at the Southern Tenant Farmers Museum.

4 days ago

Reading Retreat for A-State Heritage Museum Southern Tenant Farmers Museum

The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.

5 days ago

Weekend Crash Kills One, Injures Three in Craighead County

A 76-year-old Walnut Ridge woman died Saturday night following a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Highway 1 South in rural Craighead County.

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Jonesboro Police Launch ‘NextGen Cadets’ to Bridge the Gap Between Local Youth and Law Enforcement

The initiative aims to build positive relationships between law enforcement and the community's youth through hands-on demonstrations, shared meals, and a little summer fun.

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5 days ago

Judd Hill Farmers’ Market in Jonesboro to Celebrate 20 Years in June

The Judd Hill Farmers' Market will be celebrating 20 years of business and supporting area farmers in June.

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6 days ago

Broadway Receives Inaugural Ross-Lee Higher Ground Award from NYITCOM at A-State 

“Shane was instrumental in helping create our medical school, and he continues to serve as a loyal partner and ambassador for NYITCOM at A-State.”

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6 days ago

Brookland Sisters Build Kindness Movement Through School Club, Children’s Book, and Community Outreach

Founded in October 2025 by Brookland Middle School students Willow Brown and Scout Brown, Blooming Beyond Bullying was created to encourage students to lead with kindness and help ensure that every child feels seen, valued, and included.

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7 days ago

$750K Bond Set for Paragould Man Accused of Raping a Juvenile

A Paragould man is behind bars on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped a teenager under the age of 16.

1 week ago

Expect Increased Military Traffic on Arkansas Highways Through Mid-June

Jonesboro drivers should prepare for an uptick in military vehicle traffic starting Friday, May 29, and continuing through June 15, as the National Guard begins traveling for annual training exercises.

Jonesboro Westside is deep and is always a contender, and this year features Corbit Hiser (left), who qualified for the Champion of Champions shoot-off with a perfect 50-for-50 in the East Region tournament.

1 week ago

Craighead County Well-Represented in Youth Shooting Sports State Championship

Six Craighead County student-athletes are leading a local contingent into the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s Youth Shooting Sports State Championships this weekend.

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1 week ago

How Jonesboro’s Limb Pickup Process Works and What to Avoid

JRN spoke with the city about the collection process, why pickup may take longer, and the do’s and don’ts on laying out debris for crews to pick up.

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Music News

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Dutch court allows rapper Ye concerts in the Netherlands

A judge in Amsterdam on Wednesday rejected an appeal by a Jewish organization to block two performances by the rapper Ye, formerly Kanye West, ruling that the concerts are not a threat to public order.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’

Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.

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 Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’

As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.