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2 weeks ago

A-State Baseball drops series at Troy

A-State was unable to hold onto a four-run lead in the rubber match Saturday

2 weeks ago

Burn Ban for Craighead County Lifted

Due to recent rainfall, the ban is lifted effective Saturday, April 4, 2026. 

2 weeks ago

Much-Needed Rain Falls Across Northeast Arkansas

About three-quarters of an inch of rain had already been recorded by midday

2 weeks ago

A Pair of Home Runs for Arkansas State Evens Troy Series

Arkansas State benefited from two multi-RBI home runs to score all six runs in the 6-4 win at Troy Friday night at Riddle-Pace Field.

2 weeks ago

The Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet School with Jonesboro Public Schools Announces Student Plant Sale

The Health, Wellness & Environmental Studies Magnet School invites the community to its upcoming Student Plant Sale on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

3 weeks ago

A-State Bowling Advances to Pittsburgh Regional Championship

A-State opened NCAA Championship play with a 2-0 win over Belmont Abbey and rallied past Nebraska 2-1

3 weeks ago

Make-A-Wish Grants Boy’s Wish To Join Greene County SWAT Teams for a Tactical Adventure

Recently, the Paragould Police Department and Greene County Sheriff’s Office traded their usual intense operations for a different kind of mission: granting a wish.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Woman Accused of Filing Fake Reports in $20K Bank Fraud Scheme

On April 3, District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 33-year-old Jodeci Reshelle Boston with second-degree forgery and theft of property between $5,000 and $25,000.

3 weeks ago

Delta Symposium XXXI, ‘Monsters, Cryptids, and the Monstrous,’ Set for April 8-11

In its 31st year, the annual symposium will begin at 3 p.m. on Wednesday with events in the Carl R. Reng Student Union, including a forum discussion of monsters and cryptids across various disciplines.

3 weeks ago

Reflecting on the Early Days of JRN

"I was honored to serve as the founding editor-in-chief at JRN, and from day one, I embraced the opportunity to help shape something entirely new."

3 weeks ago

April Events at Jonesboro Foundation of Arts Stage, Too

Several free events are planned at the Foundation of Arts (FOA) Stage, Too venue in downtown Jonesboro throughout April.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro’s Design Week Ended Thursday

A main topic of conversation at the closing open house was what could be introduced to Jonesboro to raise the city’s appeal.

3 weeks ago

The Spotlight | A Day in the Life of the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters

"We live this intentional life here in Holy Angels, so that when we're able to go out and be with God's people, we're filled up and able to bring that out."

3 weeks ago

A-State Baseball Drops Series Opener at Troy

A-State continues the road series at Troy Friday night with first pitch set for 6 p.m.

3 weeks ago

St. Bernards Unveils New Heart and Vascular Clinic and Diagnostic Center in Paragould

Officials with St. Bernards unveiled a new heart and vascular clinic and diagnostic center at Paragould Medical Park on Thursday.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Police Department Warning of Scam

The Jonesboro Police Department is warning residents of a new scam.

3 weeks ago

Forrest City Man Held on $750K Bond Following High-Speed Chase Involving Handguns in Jonesboro

A Forrest City man is being held on a $750,000 bond after authorities said he led police on a high-speed chase through Jonesboro while armed with two handguns.

3 weeks ago

City Water and Light to Flush Water System in Jonesboro City Limits

Various areas within the city limits will be flushed from April 12 to 17.

3 weeks ago

DNA Match Leads To Arrest in $62K AC Theft at Jonesboro Construction Site

According to court documents, DNA evidence from blood left at a 2023 crime scene led to felony charges against a West Memphis man accused of stealing over $62,000 in air conditioning equipment from a Jonesboro construction site.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State’s Season Ends in WNIT Fab 4 Against Marshall

Arkansas State fell in the Fab 4 of the WNIT to Marshall Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena.

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5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Anitta, like you’ve never heard her before. The Brazilian superstar talks new album, ‘SNL’ and God

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1 week ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea

A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women

Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London

Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.