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5 days ago

Craighead County Property Taxes Due Thursday

The deadline to pay property taxes is fast approaching, and Craighead County government is reminding citizens they have several ways to pay.

5 days ago

ASP: Brookland Woman Killed, Three Injured in Highway 49 Crash

Arkansas State Police (ASP) said that a Brookland woman was killed, and three others were injured in a two-vehicle collision in Craighead County Saturday night.

5 days ago

UPDATE | Accident Closes Portion of Huntington in Downtown Jonesboro

A traffic accident has forced the closure of Huntington Avenue between Main Street and Union Street this morning.

6 days ago

A-State Homecoming Goes ‘Into the Howlverse’ Oct. 19-24

The theme for this year’s Homecoming is based on Marvel’s “Into the Spider-Verse,” with activities related to the animated movie.

6 days ago

Endocrinologist Dr. Kavya Nalluri Joins St. Bernards Clopton Clinic

Endocrinologist Dr. Kavya Nalluri has joined the team of multispecialty healthcare providers at St. Bernards Clopton Clinic, bringing advanced clinical expertise in internal medicine, metabolism and endocrine care.

6 days ago

Phase One Underway at CREST Center; Construction Celebration in October

Construction began earlier this spring on phase one of three for the upcoming Career Readiness Education and Skills Training (CREST) Center.

6 days ago

Brookland School Board Approves Resolution Declaring Highway 49 and School Street ‘Dangerous’

The Brookland School Board voted 4-0 Monday night to officially support a resolution recognizing the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and School Street as a traffic safety concern.

6 days ago

Craighead County Detention Center Updates, Sheriff’s Office Pay Program Discussed During County Government Meetings

The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday heard updates on the annual state review of the Craighead County Detention Center.

6 days ago

Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation Seeking Participants for Veterans Day Parade

Event organizers noted that this year's parade carries "special significance" as it will commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States of America.

6 days ago

Caraway Woman Accused of Presenting Fabricated Custody Documents to School Resource Officer

A Caraway woman is behind bars after police said she allegedly presented a school resource officer with a fake custody order in an attempt to interfere with court-ordered custody.

1 week ago

40th Lit’l Bita Christmas Set for November in Jonesboro

The Christmas spirit will soon be taking over First National Bank Arena as organizers prepare for the 40th anniversary of Lit'l Bita Christmas.

1 week ago

Trial Date Delayed Until 2027 for Suspect in Trumann Murder Case

Court documents show that the trial for a Trumann murder suspect has been pushed back to 2027.

1 week ago

Jonesboro City Council Approves Purchase of Playground Equipment for New Planned Park

The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved two resolutions Thursday night regarding the purchase of playground equipment for a new planned park on Disciple Drive.

1 week ago

A-State Falls on the Road to Louisiana Tech, 2-0

Arkansas State (3-7-2, 1-5-0 SBC) soccer totaled 14 shots with none scoring against Louisiana Tech (4-8-2, 2-3-1 SBC), while the Bulldogs found two second half goals on 28 total shots for the 2-0 final score Sunday afternoon at Mark Caruthers Field.

1 week ago

Jonesboro City Council Approves Land Use Agreement for Planned NEA Children’s Museum

The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved a land use agreement with the planned Northeast Arkansas Children's Museum.

1 week ago

Red Wolves Shine in Four-Set Victory Over South Alabama

Three Red Wolves recorded career highs in kills as Arkansas State volleyball (9-8, 5-1 SBC) completed a series sweep of South Alabama (7-11, 2-4 SBC) with a 3-1 (28-26, 21-25, 25-16, 25-17) victory on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

1 week ago

JRN Pets of the Week: Amelda and Crema

In this week's spotlight, we have Amelda, who is intelligent and energetic, and the young and playful Crema, both just waiting to be adopted.

1 week ago

Study: Arkansas Ranks as 5th Least Safe State in America

A new study has placed Arkansas in the bottom five of all U.S. states, citing high rates of traffic fatalities, violent crime, and workplace injuries.

1 week ago

Nettleton Raiders Win Second Straight Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Earn $250 Booster Club Donation

Nettleton won the game 43-33, extending its winning streak to four games

1 week ago

Maloney and Whitlock Lead the Red Wolves to Victory Over South Alabama, 3-0

Mia Maloney and Kaitlin Whitlock recorded standout performances and powered Arkansas State volleyball (8-8, 4-1 SBC) to a 3-0 (25-19, 29-27, 25-21) victory over South Alabama (7-10, 2-3 SBC) on Friday night inside First National Bank Arena.

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Music News

1 week 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.