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3 weeks ago

Happy Birthday, Jonesboro Right Now!

Today, JRN has published over 5,700 articles, covering everything from critical crime and safety reports in Craighead County to high school sports scores and local business openings.

3 weeks ago

Lake City Grandfather Faces Felony Charges After Child Hospitalized for Meth Exposure and Burns

A Lake City man is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond after a judge found probable cause to charge him with exposing his grandchild to meth.

3 weeks ago

$500K Bond for Jonesboro Man Accused of Uploading Child Sexual Abuse Material Online

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said they found multiple instances of child sexual abuse material uploaded online.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages April 17

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events scheduled for all ages on April 17.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas Beef Council Launches 2026 Arkansas’s Best Burger Contest

Fans may submit one nomination per day per email address through April 30 at 11:59 p.m., giving burger lovers across the state the chance to rally behind their go‑to local spots.

3 weeks ago

A-State Announces New John A. Bobango / Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship

“I have always believed in cultivating leaders who uphold integrity, character and service,” Bobango said. “Supporting students at Arkansas State is a meaningful way to help strengthen those values in future generations.”

3 weeks ago

Family Crisis Center Announces April Events for Sexual Assault Awareness Month

The Family Crisis Center, Inc., invites the community to participate in several impactful events throughout April.

3 weeks ago

1,067 Craighead votes cast in one-race runoff election

Senator Kim Hammer leading Bryan Norris for Secretary of State statewide Tuesday night

3 weeks ago

Red Wolves Battle in 11-9 Loss at Memphis

A-State mounted a valiant multi-inning comeback highlighted by six home runs

3 weeks ago

A-State’s Martinez Earns Sun Belt Player of the Week on Three-Home Run Weekend

The Sun Belt Conference announced Tuesday that Arkansas State’s freshman catcher/infielder Derek Martinez was named Sun Belt Week 7 Conference Player of the Week.

3 weeks ago

Brunch Edition of Culinary Crawl Set for April in Downtown Jonesboro

The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance's Culinary Crawl is returning in April, but this time with a brunch twist.

3 weeks ago

Events scheduled in April at Jonesboro library

Several events are scheduled at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library in April.

3 weeks ago

Design Week for Plan Jonesboro Begins

"What we hear from the community this week is critical to building out the plan in this next year."

3 weeks ago

Runoff Election Day for Secretary of State in Craighead County

The election is between state Sen. Kim Hammer (R-Benton) and Bryan Norris. Polling places will be open from 7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.

3 weeks ago

Arkansas State Women’s Basketball Advance to WNIT Fab 4

Rogers Scores Career-High 20 points in 71-53 Win over Cleveland State

3 weeks ago

KLEK 102.5 FM and Glory 104.3 FM to Host Community Bible Giveaway in Jonesboro for Easter

Community members are invited to stop by and receive a free Bible for themselves, their families, or someone in need.

3 weeks ago

Pets of the Week // March 30

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

3 weeks ago

NYITCOM at A-State Announces 10-Year Anniversary Celebration

Jonesboro medical school will host dinner event on May 21.

3 weeks ago

Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Host Special Evening Meeting on Tuesday

This meeting aims to update current and prospective club members who cannot make the usual morning meeting time.

3 weeks ago

NEA CAC Raises Awareness for Child Abuse Prevention Month in Craighead County and Beyond

Throughout April, the Northeast Arkansas Children’s Advocacy Center will lead awareness efforts, educational outreach, and community engagement initiatives to keep children safe.

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Music News

5 days ago in Entertainment, Music

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

By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The lights are low in Studio 8H. All eyes —…

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.