New tea room in downtown Jonesboro encourages guests to ‘sit down, relax and enjoy’
British tradition comes to Northeast Arkansas at the Holly Blossom Tea Room, downtown Jonesboro’s newest business offering a one-of-a-kind afternoon tea experience.
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How much does the average wedding cost, according to data?
SoFi reports the average U.S. wedding cost in 2025 is $36,000, with a median of $10,000, varying by location and guest count.
Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says
Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.
QC Kinetix provides alternative treatments for chronic pain and sports injuries
QC Kinetix Jonesboro is helping Northeast Arkansas patients recover from joint pain through non-surgical regenerative orthopedic therapies that utilize the body’s plasma and stem cells.
Tips to help manage your buy now, pay later loans
Between rising prices and dwindling job growth, using “buy now, pay later” on everything from concert tickets to fast food deliveries is becoming increasingly appealing. But greater use could also mean greater trouble, as more people fall behind on repaying these loans.
A-State alum receives national Pi Kappa Alpha award
Tim O. Brown receives Loyalty Award at Memphis event
Pets of the Week Aug. 4
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
How to get students excited about a new school year
Students might be less than excited about the end of summer vacation and the dawn of a new school year. But there’s much parents can do to get kids excited about going back to school.
At this summer camp run by grandmas, kids learn cooking skills and life advice
At this “Intergenerational Summer Camp” in a Southern California suburb, the grandmas are in charge. Every week, they taught a group of 8-to-14-year-olds how to cook a new dish and a do a handicraft such as sewing, embroidering, clay jewelry and card marking.
The vast majority of US adults are stressed about grocery costs, an AP-NORC poll finds
The vast majority of U.S. adults are at least somewhat stressed about the cost of groceries, a new poll finds, as prices continue to rise and concerns about the impact of President Donald Trump’s tariffs remain widespread.