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2 weeks ago

A-State men’s basketball falls in matchup at Saint Mary’s, 85-72

A-State falls to Saint Mary's after late second-half surge ends hopes.

2 weeks ago

Potential Traffic Delay: JET Transfer Center at Caraway and Matthews

An SUV was seen to have hit a blockade at the Jet Station at Caraway and Matthews.

2 weeks ago

United Way’s “Week of Warmth” starting soon

Holiday fundraiser invites Jonesboro residents to "Dine with Purpose".

2 weeks ago

Man accused of causing nearly $85K in damages to employer’s truck in Jonesboro crash

A man already in custody for driving while intoxicated faces additional charges for stealing his employer’s truck.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro woman arrested on a fourth DWI charge after officers find open pill bottle

The arrest came during a police stop when police found an open pill bottle in her lap.

2 weeks ago

A-State hosting free seminar on AI in business

Registration is required to attend this free informational event.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro hires new grants and community development director

Chris Richey hired for economic and community development role in Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro city council approves construction manager for E-911/Real Time Crime Center

Bailey Contractors named construction manager; Bracket-Krennerich named architect for E-911/Real Time Crime Center.

2 weeks ago

Fatality reported in rural Craighead County wreck

A Craighead County man is dead after a fatal crash at the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and County Road 928.

2 weeks ago

Fatal crash on Highway 18

Vehicle crash results in one death near Hytrol Conveyor Company.

2 weeks ago

27th annual MessiahSing benefitting Jonesboro food pantry set for December

The concert will raise money for hunger relief.

2 weeks ago

Millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools passes

The millage rate for Nettleton Public Schools (NPS) will increase by 4.8 mills.

3 weeks ago

A-State Men’s Basketball signs five to 2026-27 roster

Anthony Hester, Aliou Maiga, Aaron McGee, Delang Muon, and Rho Omed signed to A State for next season.

3 weeks ago

Former JPD officer pleads guilty to filing false police report, battery

Former Jonesboro Police Department officer Joseph Harris pleaded guilty to filing a false police report and third degree battery Tuesday morning.

3 weeks ago

Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux coming to Jonesboro

A new restaurant is coming to the property where Ryan's Buffet once stood.

3 weeks ago

OPINION: Diet, Activity, Sleep, and Mental Wellness – Let’s talk activity

This is the second of a four-part series written by Dr. Shane Speights, Dean of the NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at Arkansas State University.

3 weeks ago

A-State debate team wins first place at Arkansas Student Congress 

The Arkansas State University debate team recently participated in the annual Arkansas Student Congress, sweeping the competition by placing first and earning over a dozen individual awards. 

3 weeks ago

$1M bond set for Jonesboro man accused of raping victim multiple times

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $1 million cash/surety bond after police said he raped a victim on multiple occasions.

3 weeks ago

Pets of the Week – Nov. 17

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week". We will feature a handful of animals each week.

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.