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4 days ago
CASA to host fundraiser in Jonesboro for Child Abuse Prevention Month
The luncheon will feature an appearance and proclamation from Mayor Harold Copenhaver and a keynote address from Judge Barbara Halsey.
4 days ago
Paragould man pleads guilty to two counts of rape, sentenced to 50 years in prison
Jaxon Anderson was sentenced to a total of 50 years in the Arkansas Department of Corrections.
4 days ago
Harvest Hearing in Jonesboro on the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline
Researchers have found a strong connection between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline.
4 days ago
Pets of the Week – March 2
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.
4 days ago
Blytheville man accused of kidnapping girlfriend, strangling her at Jonesboro motel
A Blytheville man faces multiple charges after police said he kidnapped and strangled his girlfriend during a fight at a Jonesboro motel.
4 days ago
Strong turnout at Plan Jonesboro open house signals appetite to ‘think big’
The open house marked the first public meeting for Plan Jonesboro, the City’s comprehensive planning effort to guide growth over the next 30 years.
5 days ago
Jonesboro Police Department’s crisis intervention team making impact
The CIT responded to over 2,500 calls in 2024 and 2025, over 600 people interacted with the CIT/Therapist team, and the program has saved a total of $1.2 million.
5 days ago
Events scheduled in March at Jonesboro library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced events for all ages in March.
5 days ago
Early voting ends Monday for Preferential Primary; Election Day is Tuesday, March 3
Early voting for the Preferential Primary in Craighead County ends Monday, with election day for this cycle on Tuesday, March 3.
5 days ago
A-State Baseball: Red Wolves Sweep Golden Lions
Arkansas State completed the second sweep of the season over in-state foe Arkansas-Pine Bluff Sunday afternoon with the 7-2 victory
6 days ago
Public survey now live on PlanJonesboro.com
Public encouraged to share input through online survey and interactive map
6 days ago
Developer Bruce Burrow Leaves Lasting Mark; Dies at 83
“He knew more about real estate than anybody I know,” said Jerry Halsey
6 days ago
One killed, three injured in Greene County crash
Dense fog present at the time likely contributed to the accident
7 days ago
A-State Heritage Sites to host community meetings
The Arkansas State University Heritage Sites is exploring the feasibility of establishing the Arkansas Delta as a National Heritage Area.
7 days ago
Red Wolf Men Surge to Victory Over Louisiana
A-State used an overwhelming second-half surge to defeat Louisiana on Senior Night
1 week ago
Arkansas State Women Top Texas State on Senior Night
Arkansas State shot 41 percent (14-of-34) from three on the way to the 34-point win
1 week ago
A-State Baseball Takes First Game Over Arkansas-Pine Bluff
Red Wolves had five doubles in the game to win 11-3 Friday night at Slayton Family Field-Tomlinson Stadium
1 week ago
$100K bond set for Caraway man accused of abusing infant son
A Caraway man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he abused his two-month-old infant, leaving the child with multiple bruises on his head and face.
1 week ago
$5M bond given to suspect in deadly Belt Street shooting
A judge set a $5 million cash/surety bond Friday for a Jonesboro man accused of shooting and killing another man.
1 week ago
Entergy Arkansas files with Public Service Commission to establish new base rates
Entergy operates within Bono, Lake City, Black Oak, Monette, Bay, Caraway, and Cash in Craighead County.
