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City of Jonesboro Secures Over $1M BRIC Grant for Lost Creek Flood Mitigation Project
The grant will fund detailed engineering and design plans for improvements to approximately 4.27 miles of the Lost Creek channel.
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday: Tips to Combat the Time Change
Prepare to "fall back" one hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end across the country.
Brookland Voters Consider Municipal Bond Restructuring at the Polls to Fund City Improvements
Brookland voters are considering whether to refund and refinance the city's existing municipal bonds, and the city's mayor is explaining how the bonds work and how they will be repaid.
Man Held on $200K Bond Accused of Fleeing Jonesboro Traffic Stop, Fighting K-9
A man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he fled a traffic stop, fought a Jonesboro K-9, and was found to have meth on him.
6 hours ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
6 hours ago in Sports
Love throws 3 TD passes as the Packers beat the Panthers 27-19
Jordan Love realizes the Green Bay Packers need to finish better. They started out well enough Thursday night that their fourth-quarter struggles didn't really matter.
6 hours ago in Sports
Red Wings suspend Dylan Larkin after GM says his agent told team he would no longer play for Detroit
The Detroit Red Wings have suspended Dylan Larkin without pay and taken him off the roster after they said his agent told the team the center will no longer play for the franchise, growing frustrated by its inability to move him months after he asked for a trade.
6 hours ago in National, Trending
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
13,000+ Ballots Cast in Craighead County Early Voting
JRN is keeping you updated on the latest voter numbers during the early voting period for the 2026 general election.
A-State Joins Higher Education Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement
The agreement allows member institutions to share resources before, during and after emergencies or special events.
23 hours ago in Sports
Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals
The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.
23 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.
Jonesboro Man Accused of Vehicle Theft, Multiple Break-ins at St. Bernard’s Hospital
A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he stole a vehicle and broke into several others at the St. Bernard's hospital parking garage.
Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championships on Docket for A-State
The Red Wolves seek their first women’s conference championship since 2023 and the first men’s title since 2022.
NEA Children’s Museum Planning Color Run in Jonesboro to Benefit Museum
The upcoming NEA Children's Museum is hosting a color run later in November to promote community engagement and the museum itself.
Proposed Jonesboro Public Safety Sales Tax Debated at Kiwanis Club Meeting
Panelists on both sides of the debate regarding a public safety sales tax on the general election ballot debated at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Jonesboro meeting on Wednesday.
Former Harrisburg Police Chief and Son Plead Guilty to Misdemeanors in 2025 Impersonation Case
A former Harrisburg police chief and his son pled guilty to misdemeanor charges on Tuesday in regard to a 2025 impersonation case.
Halloween Art Bash, Trunk-or-Treat Takes Over Windgate Hall on Oct. 30
A frightfully fun night, full of art and activities, it will also allow the community to experience this new space on campus.
Trial Date Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile
Court dates have been set for a Jonesboro man facing a felony charge after police said he sexually assaulted a juvenile.
