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3 weeks ago
Crislyn Rose Named Sun Belt Player of the Week
Junior guard Crislyn Rose was named the week 8 Sun Belt Conference Player of the Week for her efforts at Arkansas.
3 weeks ago
Pets of the Week – Dec. 30
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
3 weeks ago
OPINION: Our hopes for the New Year
To celebrate 2026, the team at JMG and JonesboroRightNow is sharing their hopes for the New Year.
3 weeks ago
St. Bernards physicians honor hospitalist Dr. Jon Thompson for exceptional care in 2025
Physicians practicing within the St. Bernards Healthcare system awarded Dr. Jon Thompson their 2025 Living The Mission Physician Award.
3 weeks ago
$5M bond set for suspect in deadly Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting
Mario Jashon Stafford is being held on a $5 million cash/surety bond after deadly Christmas Eve shooting.
3 weeks ago
What’s closed for the New Year’s holiday in Craighead County?
JRN has compiled a list of closures for New Year's across Craighead County.
3 weeks ago
A-State men’s basketball unveils remaining 2025-26 schedule themes and promotions
Arkansas State Athletics unveiled themes and promotions for the remaining 2025-26 men’s basketball home games.
3 weeks ago
City of Jonesboro named 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award winner
The City of Jonesboro has been named a 2025 Volunteer Community of the Year Award recipient.
3 weeks ago
Strong wind knocks out power, causes damage
52-mph wind gust recorded at the Jonesboro airport.
3 weeks ago
Lady Red Wolves win 9th straight, Beat Arkansas
The win was A-State's first win over Arkansas since the 2005 WNIT and first win in Fayetteville in program history
4 weeks ago
Where to celebrate New Year’s in Jonesboro
JRN has compiled a list of New Year's events in Jonesboro as 2026 draws near.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro’s Park Ranger program honored with Trendsetter recognition
The City of Jonesboro next month will receive a Trendsetter award in Tourism, Development and Creative Culture for its Park Ranger program.
4 weeks ago
Arrest made in connection with Jonesboro Christmas Eve shooting
Mario Jashon Stafford, 29, was arrested in connection with the shooting after an investigation by officers.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Library to host New Year’s events
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is inviting kids of all ages to celebrate the new year.
4 weeks ago
Arkansas Game and Fish Commission asks Jonesboro residents for used Christmas trees
The addition of a few firs or cedars left from holiday cheer can add cover for fish and create a fishing hot spot for anglers.
4 weeks ago
One Arkansas Powerball player wins $1.817 billion jackpot
A Powerball player in Arkansas won a $1.817 billion jackpot in Wednesday's Christmas Eve drawing, ending the lottery game’s three-month stretch without a top-prize winner
4 weeks ago
‘Twas the night before Christmas
The most famous Christmas poem of all time may very well be "A Visit from St. Nicholas" or, as it's more commonly known, "'Twas the Night Before Christmas".
4 weeks ago
A-State student awarded Gilman Scholarship to study in Taiwan
An Arkansas State University student will spend her summer in Taiwan, studying Chinese in a two-month intensive program at Chung Yuan Christian University.
4 weeks ago
ASP provides tips on supporting first responders through holiday stress and burnout
The Arkansas Department of Public Safety is reminding the public that first responders across the state continue to face heightened levels of stress, burnout, and emotional strain during this time of year.
4 weeks ago
Christmas Eve fun for families
Here are some traditions to explore on Christmas Eve that are entertaining for kids and adults.
