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7 days ago

Arkansas State Police Warning Public of Scam Calls Impersonating ICAC Officers

The Arkansas State Police is alerting the public to a recent scam in which callers falsely claim to be officers with the Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force.

7 days ago

First-Time Homebuying Q&A, Club Meetings Scheduled for Late April at Jonesboro Library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events scheduled for late April, covering everything from cooking to first-time homebuying.

7 days ago

New Owner of Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro Announced

Northeast Arkansas developer Jeremy Osment has acquired Harley-Davidson of Jonesboro, Haag Brown Commercial announced Tuesday.

7 days ago

Pets of the Week // April 14

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

1 week ago

Engineering and Computer Science Awards for 2025-26 Presented at A-State’s Convocation of Scholars

The College of Engineering and Computer Science at Arkansas State University presented graduating student awards during a Convocation of Scholars awards ceremony.

1 week ago

Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair

"This is a great opportunity to get the community out onto our facility, to see the things we do, and to make a little money for our employees as well."

1 week ago

Jonesboro Woman Accused of Stabbing Man in the Neck During Fight

A Jonesboro woman is facing a felony domestic battery charge after police said a fight over the weekend left a man with a stab wound to the neck.

1 week ago

A-State’s College of Education and Behavioral Science Names Top Graduates for 2025-26

The departmental awards are presented to the graduate in each degree program who has most excelled in scholarship, leadership and service to the department.

1 week ago

Arkansas State Police Say Don’t Risk it on 4/20: Drive High or Get a DWI

On “4/20” — a day associated with marijuana — some might observe increased marijuana use. But no matter the day, the message is the same: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get A DWI.

1 week ago

Jury Finds Paragould Man Guilty of 10 Counts of Distributing, Possessing, or Viewing Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child

A Paragould man was found guilty of 10 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child by a Greene County jury.

1 week ago

Craighead County Issues Burn Ban Due to Increased Fire Hazard

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning until further notice.

1 week ago

Nettleton High School EAST Students to Host 10th Touch a Truck Event

"The vehicles themselves, the children are able to touch them. They get to learn about them, go inside them, depending on what it is, and really just enjoy it," said NHS EAST student Avery Sample.

1 week ago

Ollie’s Announces Openings in Jonesboro and Paragould

A grand opening celebration has been set for Ollie's locations in Jonesboro and Paragould for April 22 at 9 a.m.

1 week ago

Red Wolves Salvage Finale, Show Fight Against No. 11 Coastal Carolina

Five-run fifth inning powers Arkansas State past nationally ranked Chanticleers after two late-game losses

1 week ago

Winners of Porchlight Film Festival Hosted in Downtown Jonesboro Announced

The winners of the Porchlight Film Festival were announced during a ceremony Sunday that concluded the three-day celebration of all things movies.

1 week ago

Salary policy up for second reading at Quorum Court meeting

A private club permit application is also on Monday night's agenda

1 week ago

Beautiful Saturday contributes to successful events

Several fun events were held on Saturday across the area

1 week ago

Bono man killed in crash on I-57 in Jackson County

David Roberts was killed, Angela Roberts was injured in the single-vehicle accident

1 week ago

A-State Bowling ends season at NCAA Final Four

No. 2 Vanderbilt and No. 5 Wichita State downed the third-ranked Arkansas State women’s bowling team Friday

1 week ago

Students’ Commitment Honored at Here2Hired Signing Day Hosted by Jonesboro Unlimited

Here2Hired was designed by Jonesboro Unlimited to strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline by connecting graduating seniors with career opportunities.

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5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

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1 week ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.