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3 days ago
Secure Foundation Counseling Named Provider for Success Academy
The transition comes after the campus' previous provider, Methodist Family Health, unexpectedly notified school officials that they could no longer provide services to the Success Academy.
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.
3 days ago
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.
3 days ago
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.
4 days ago
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.
4 days ago
Jonesboro Pets of the Week // June 1
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week"
4 days ago
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.
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.
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.
5 days ago
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.
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.
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.”
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.
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.
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.
