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4 weeks ago
Youth Volunteers Serve Community at Helping Neighbors Food Pantry in Jonesboro
Volunteers worked together to prepare and organize “kid packs” and “senior packs,” which are distributed through the pantry to support individuals and families facing food insecurity.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro Library Hosting Events for All Ages in April
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events for all ages scheduled in April.
4 weeks ago
First Responders Gather in Procession to Honor Fallen Bay Firefighter
First responders from multiple agencies traveled down Interstate 57 and into Jonesboro Wednesday afternoon for a procession honoring the life of deceased Bay volunteer firefighter Capt. Kolby Belcher.
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$250K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Armed Burglary, Threatening to Kill Ex-Girlfriend
Police said he repeatedly broke into his ex-girlfriend's apartment and threatened to kill her.
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Chen Earns Sun Belt Men’s Field Athlete of the Week Honors
Junior Arkansas State track and field thrower Menachem Chen was named Sun Belt Conference Men’s Field Athlete of the Week.
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A-State Bowling No. 3 seed in NCAA Championship
The Red Wolves enter the tournament with a 77-34 record and finished runner-up at the Conference USA Championship
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Man Arrested in Craighead County, Accused of Beating Pregnant Woman
Court documents show that an Earle man was arrested in Craighead County for beating a pregnant woman in his car and preventing her from escaping.
4 weeks ago
ASP Investigating Officer-Involved Fatal Shooting of Jonesboro Man
The Arkansas State Police Criminal Investigation Division is investigating an officer-involved fatal shooting involving the Department of Corrections K-9 team.
4 weeks ago
ARDOT to Celebrate Grand Opening of Northeast Arkansas Satellite Office
The new office is located at 600 S. Main Street in downtown Jonesboro and will function primarily as a design office.
4 weeks ago
Abilities Unlimited looking to consolidate stores, downtown Jonesboro thrift store for sale
"For sale" signs went up at Abilities Unlimited thrift store this week.
4 weeks ago
Valley View High School Senior Recognized at EAST Conference 2026
The three-day educational conference hosted over 3,000 attendees, including students, educators, administrators, and community leaders from across Arkansas and Oklahoma.
4 weeks ago
A-State Assistant Coach Jordan Fair Selected for Silver Waves Media Rising Stars Power Lunch
Fair has been selected as one of 68 attendees for the Silver Waves Media NXT Up Rising Stars Power Lunch.
4 weeks ago
Runoff turnout for first day of early voting in Craighead County
Early voting is underway for the Republican runoff for Secretary of State in Arkansas.
4 weeks ago
Red Wolves set to host Super 16 game in WNIT
The game is currently scheduled for a 1 p.m. start, although the game time is still subject to change.
4 weeks ago
Free workshop in Paragould to help entrepreneurs start a business in Arkansas
This informative and practical session is designed for individuals at any stage of the startup journey.
4 weeks ago
A-State men’s basketball lands 2 CSC Academic All-District selections
Both players were selected for the first time in their collegiate careers, and it is the first time the program has produced multiple selections in a single year.
4 weeks ago
Jonesboro library to host Family Literacy Night
The event will feature a story time, game, drinks, and a supper.
4 weeks ago
Gravel cycling race The Skirmish to return to Jonesboro this spring
"We call it a Delta Gravel Festival, because we want people to come and go to the vendors, listen to music, come downtown and eat, and see the cyclists come zipping across that line."
4 weeks ago
Easter Guide 2026: Events and services across Craighead County
As Easter draws near, JRN has compiled a list of events and services across Craighead County.
