Lifestyle

3 days ago in Education, Lifestyle, News, Sports & Outdoors

Fifth consecutive Big Squirrel Challenge held at Crowley’s Ridge Nature Center in Jonesboro

Crowley's Ridge Nature Center Big Squirrel Challenge

The challenge was part of the Arkansas Game and Fish Commission’s statewide event, bringing together hunters from across the region to celebrate Arkansas’ outdoor traditions.

4 days ago in Lifestyle, News

Pets of the Week – Jan. 12

a white/tan dog (left) and a gray cat (right) for adoption

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week"

7 days ago in Lifestyle

A taste of nature can provide balance and calm during the workday

The crisp crinkle of fallen leaves beneath your feet. The swish and trickle of water moving through a stream. A breath of crisp, fresh air. Spending time in nature can be invigorating or produce feelings of peace and calm.

Sports

2 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State ties program record for steals in 41-Point win over Louisiana

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female basketball player action shot with white Arkansas State uniform

The 28 steals also ties the Sun Belt record for most steals in a league game.

3 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Education, News, Sports & Outdoors

Jonesboro High School step team surprised with $50,000 ‘Walking Together’ grant

group of young women holding check presented to JHS step team

On Jan. 15, Jonesboro High School (JHS) staff members presented a check to the school’s Tau Delta Pi Step Team.

5 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State suffers setback at South Alabama

black man with basketball in Red Wolves jersey on court action shot

Arkansas State men’s basketball fell in a 91-87 overtime decision at South Alabama on Thursday night inside The Mitchell Center.

20 hours ago in Education, News, Sports & Outdoors, Wellness

St. Bernards, Valley View launch on-campus sports medicine clinic to reduce lost class time

Tan building with brick base and sign that says St Bernards Sports Clinic

The clinic offers physical therapy to any student, athlete or not, and staff member to enable them to stay on campus and avoid missing days.

21 hours ago in Sports

Chiefs QB Patrick Mahomes: ‘I want to be ready for Week 1’ after ACL surgery

Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes intends to be ready for Week 1 of the 2026 NFL season. Mahomes had surgery in mid-December to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and he said during a Zoom call Thursday that his rehab is "hitting all the checkpoints" that could get him back for summer workouts and perhaps even training camp this fall.

24 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors, Weather News

Craighead County issues burn ban due to increased fire hazard

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This directive was requested from the Craighead County District Fire Chiefs, in collaboration with the Arkansas Forestry Services, to protect lives and property.

1 day ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Jonesboro angler hooks first Legacy Lunker bass in Village Creek State Park

A man hands a large bass off to another man

Kevin Riney called the Legacy Lunker Hotline as soon as he caught the fish.

1 day ago in Sports

McIlroy leads by one stroke after first round at Dubai Invitational

Rory McIlroy posted a 5-under 66 to lead by one stroke after the first round of the Dubai Invitational on Thursday.

Nation/World

21 hours ago in World

Scientists call another near-record hot year a ‘warning shot’ of a shifting, dangerous climate

Earth's average temperature last year hovered among one of the three hottest on record, while the past three years indicate that warming could be speeding up, international climate monitoring teams reported.

21 hours ago in National

NASA sends 4 astronauts back to Earth in first medical evacuation

An astronaut in need of doctors' care departed the International Space Station with three crewmates on Wednesday in NASA's first medical evacuation.

1 day ago in National

Trump threatens to use the Insurrection Act to end protests in Minneapolis

President Donald Trump on Thursday threatened to invoke the Insurrection Act and deploy troops to quell persistent protests against the federal officers sent to Minneapolis to enforce his administration's massive immigration crackdown.

2 days ago in World

Danish official says there’s a ‘fundamental disagreement’ with Trump over Greenland

A top Danish official said Wednesday that a "fundamental disagreement" over Greenland remains with President Donald Trump after holding highly anticipated White House talks with Vice President JD Vance and Secretary of State Marco Rubio.

2 days ago in National

US will suspend immigrant visa processing from 75 countries over public assistance concerns

The State Department said Wednesday it will suspend the processing of immigrant visas for citizens of 75 countries, including Afghanistan, Iran, Russia and Somalia, whose nationals the Trump administration has deemed likely to require public assistance while living in the United States.

2 days ago in National

Luxury retailer Saks seeks bankruptcy protection overwhelmed by debt

The owner of Saks Fifth Avenue is seeking bankruptcy protection, buffeted by rising competition and the massive debt it took on to buy its rival in the luxury sector, Neiman Marcus, just over a year ago.

2 days ago in World

Iran signals fast trials and executions for protesters as crackdown death toll exceeds 2,500

Iran's judiciary head said Wednesday there would be fast trials and executions ahead for suspects detained in nationwide protests despite a warning from U.S. President Donald Trump.

2 days ago in National

Minnesota protesters, agents repeatedly square off while prosecutors quit after Renee Good’s death

Federal officers dropped tear gas and sprayed eye irritant at activists Tuesday during another day of confrontations in Minneapolis, while students miles away walked out of a suburban school to protest the Trump administration's bold immigration sweeps.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

34 minutes ago in Arts & Culture, News

City of Jonesboro, Foundation of Arts accepting applications for painting traffic signal cabinets

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zoey garner painting a traffic control cabinet

Some cabinets have already been painted as part of previous beautification efforts and will be repainted, while others will be painted for the first time.

2 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors