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Red Wolves overcome late deficit to best Southern Miss

Arkansas State men’s basketball converted a season-best 36 free throws and overcame a late deficit to take down Southern Miss.

1 week ago

A-State drops contest against Troy

Arkansas State was unable to complete the comeback against Troy.

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Red Wolves Baseball Defeats Number 6 Hogs

A-State beat Arkansas for the first time in program history

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The Spotlight: Officer Williams dancing on patrol in Jonesboro

JRN spoke with Jonesboro Police officer Mehki Williams about why he became a cop and his hopes for the community.

2 weeks ago

Earl Bell to become first Arkansas State inductee in USTFCCCA Collegiate Athlete Hall of Fame

The five-time NCAA record holder competed for A-State over four seasons from 1974-77.

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Arkansas Imagination Library launches new annual sponsorship program to expand early literacy

Subaru of Little Rock steps forward as the program's first Presenting Sponsor and commits $65,326 to expand early literacy in Craighead and Faulkner counties.

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USDA offers disaster assistance to agricultural producers in Arkansas impacted by winter storms

Agricultural operations in Arkansas have been significantly impacted by recent winter storms.

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Ceremony in Jonesboro to honor high school seniors who have enlisted in military

A nonprofit is looking to celebrate high school seniors who have enlisted in the U.S. Armed Forces and are soon to ship off to basic training in Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

Craighead County early voting numbers update

Early voting will continue until March 2. Election Day is Tuesday, March 3.

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Great Clips® hosts community give-back event to support local nonprofits

Great Clips salons in the Jonesboro area are inviting the community to come together for their second annual Community Give-Back Event, happening February 21–27.

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Pets of the Week – Feb. 23

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

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Jonesboro man accused of ransacking ex’s apartment, charged with burglary

District Judge David Boling found probable cause to charge 33-year-old Kaseem Muhammad Annoor with residential burglary.

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Jonesboro to receive federal funds for flood mitigation and drainage

The City of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to execute flood improvement recommendations from its “Master Watershed Plan.” 

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Jonesboro EAST students working on digital trail map, trash reporting project at nature center

The project gets kids outside and teaches them about nature, graphic design, public speaking, problem-solving, and more.

2 weeks ago

First-ever Great Big Beautiful Flea Market scheduled in Bay

"In our small way, we're trying to bring things to our town," said Tami Hamilton Williams, co-chair of Bay Community Events.

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Arkansas State Takes Rubber Match in 9-2 Win Over Eastern Illinois

Dylan Farley and Kole Turner commanded the mound to take the weekend at Slayton Family Field at Tomlinson Stadium

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Area students ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ in annual innovators competition 

At this event, students will present their projects and inventions in a “Shark Tank” inspired competition.  

2 weeks ago

Dr. Shane Speights on GLP-1 weight loss drugs

A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations

2 weeks ago

Red Wolf Women Rattle off 19 Threes in at Louisiana

The Lady Red Wolves set the record for most made threes against a Division I opponent in program history with 19

2 weeks ago

Offensive Surge Propels A-State Men Past ULM

A-State set a new program record for road wins in a season with a 102-94 decision over ULM

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...