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What’s happening in January at the Jonesboro library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has a variety of events scheduled for all ages in January.
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Jonesboro Public Schools launches mental health service to help find providers easily and quickly
JPS is one of many Arkansas schools partnering with Care Solace for students, families, and staff.
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JPD, City of Jonesboro remind drivers of one-way routes near Jonesboro Public Schools
The Jonesboro Police Department and City of Jonesboro are reminding drivers of a new traffic pattern in effect on school days.
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Family Crisis Center opens stand-alone sexual assault support services center
The new location is open and serving survivors, providing adult victims of sexual assault with access to forensic exams, advocacy, and follow-up support in a trauma-informed, non-hospital setting.
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A-State Defends Home Court in Double-Digit Win Over Troy
Five Red Wolves reached double figures on the scoreboard.
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OPINION: Mental wellness: Are you running your life, or is life running you?
This is the fourth in a four-part series on diet, activity, sleep, and mental wellness.
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Man arrested in Craighead County ATV chase given $75K bond
Ozzy Dakotalee Barnes said he didn't remember how he obtained the vehicle due to meth usage.
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$250K bond set for man accused of holding victim against her will at Jonesboro motel
District Judge David Boling found probable cause on Jan. 7 to charge 30-year-old Rolando Antonio Iraheta.
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The Foreigner coming to FOA Stage, Too in Jonesboro
The two-act comedy play features an introvert, Charlie, as he joins a friend at a remote southern lodge in rural George in search of peace and quiet.
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St. Bernards Rock Steady Boxing celebrates 7th anniversary
A class offered at St. Bernards aiming to help those with Parkinson's disease in Northeast Arkansas celebrated its seventh anniversary on Tuesday.
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Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas to host 6th annual Date Night with a Purpose
Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas is planning its sixth annual Date Night with a Purpose set for the end of January.
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Julia Wintner named director of Bradbury Art Museum at A-State
Julia Wintner, whose work bridges global contemporary art, community-engaged museum practice, and academic leadership, has been selected to serve as director.
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Jonesboro Library to host free painting hour for teens
Teens are invited to join for a free painting hour, during which they will work with watercolor using a variety of new techniques.
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Methodist Children’s Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro has announced when it will begin serving clients
The Methodist Children's Behavioral Hospital in Jonesboro (MCBH-J) has announced it will begin serving clients the week of Jan. 19.
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Jonesboro man held on $1M bond, accused of using fake Facebook Marketplace listings to rob multiple victims
According to the probable cause affidavit, on Dec. 24, 2025, a victim arrived at the Jonesboro Police Department to file a report of an attempted robbery.
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Man accused of raping victim, given $200K bond
According to a probable cause affidavit officers met with a victim to obtain a detailed account of an incident that involved 29-year-old Terry Nicholas Mitchell.
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Jonesboro man held on $150K bond, accused of telling juvenile to shoot at vehicle with people inside
Circuit Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause on Jan. 5 to charge 19-year-old Avion Jones.
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Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card now available
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration today announced a “Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card” is now available.
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Pets of the Week – Jan. 5
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
