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2 weeks ago

“Inspired 2025” award winners named at opening in Bradbury Art Museum

BAM opens at Arkansas State University and features regional high school students.

2 weeks ago

ASP reminds drivers to ‘Click It or Ticket’ ahead of Thanksgiving travel

Remember to buckle up when traveling this holiday season.

2 weeks ago

CECC and Empower Broadband welcome new chief executive officer

Etter to serve as CEO for both organizations.

2 weeks ago

A-State Sun Belt Volleyball Champions

A-State clinched the seventh Sun Belt Volleyball Tournament Championship in program history on Sunday defeating James Madison in a 3-1 (25-20, 18-25, 25-20, 25-21) decision

2 weeks ago

Red Wolf Women Stave Off Late Lady Tiger Push in Road Win

Lady Red Wolves held steady late in a team effort win over Jackson State

2 weeks ago

41st Toy Run collects toys for children

For 41 consecutive years motorcycle enthusiasts have been joining together each November to collect toys for children in the community at Christmas time.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Christmas Parade seeking applicants and volunteers

The 78th annual parade is looking for applicants and volunteers.

2 weeks ago

A-State Men’s Basketball Faces Setback at SMU

A-State fell behind early and could not recover in a 100-69 defeat

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro teen accused of threatening to shoot up school in video, given $150K bond

A Jonesboro teen is being held on a $150,000 cash-only bond after police said he threatened to shoot up a school in a video posted on social media.

2 weeks ago

Affidavit: Text messages reveal organized theft plot at Jonesboro Kohl’s, multiple stolen items found in vehicle

Two Jonesboro women are facing several charges following a theft at the Jonesboro Kohl’s.

2 weeks ago

City of Jonesboro sanitation routes to be on adjusted schedule for Thanksgiving holiday

Due to the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, Jonesboro sanitation routes will be on adjusted schedules the weeks of Nov. 24-29 and Dec. 1-6.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Human Development Center to host 5th annual Christmas parade

The Jonesboro Human Development Center (JHDC) will be hosting its 5th annual Christmas parade in December.

2 weeks ago

Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s Red Kettle Campaign begins

Bells began ringing around Northeast Arkansas on Friday as the Salvation Army of Jonesboro kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign.

2 weeks ago

College of Agriculture’s Riceland Scholars Program launches in Jonesboro

Program provides opportunities for students to be exposed to educational, real-world challenges.

2 weeks ago

Valley View High School expansion to include new agriculture shop and dedicated storm shelter

Construction is ahead of schedule for the Jonesboro school.

2 weeks ago

Fill the Food Bank surpasses goal, collects food and money equal to 535,473 meals!

The 2025 Fill the Food Bank collected food and money, the equivalent of 535,473 meals. The goal was 350,000 meals.

2 weeks ago

Christmas Guide 2025: Holiday events across Jonesboro

A guide to holiday events in Craighead County.

2 weeks ago

Temple Grandin pleads for change at local conference

The celebrated author-speaker and animal-science visionary who has been called "the most famous person with autism" believes "We need the skills of people who think differently"

2 weeks ago

Santa’s Cabin Experience coming to Jonesboro this season

Holiday experience supports foster children in Poinsett and Craighead counties.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro professor receives grant to study zoo reptiles

A-State's Dr. Lori Neuman-Lee has received a $605,140 grant and will partner with zoos across the country.

This Week in Jonesboro

Music News

3 days ago in Music, Trending

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025

'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get it If You Really Want" and "Vietnam" and starred in the landmark movie "The Harder They Come," has died at 81.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most influential British rock bands of the past four decades, has died. He was 63.