July Declared Acute Flaccid Myelitis Awareness Month in Jonesboro in Honor of Local Boy
Since the CDC began tracking the disease in August 2014, there have been 797 cases reported nationwide.
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Jonesboro Public Library Announces 2026 Speaker Series
The series will feature three unique events throughout the fall, each highlighting a different topic and audience.
Jonesboro Church Health Center to Deliver 420 Cases of Georgia Peaches
This year’s fundraiser generated more than $66,000 to support the Center’s mission of providing high-quality, affordable medical care to uninsured adults in Northeast Arkansas.
21st Annual Stuff the Bus to Collect School Supply Donations
“Stuff the Bus is more than just about that Saturday in August. We’re really reaching out to all of these agencies and different people in town and just making sure all of our kids in Northeast Arkansas are ready to go.”
How to keep babies safe when temperatures soar
Infants, toddlers and young children need outdoor activity to build strong bodies and minds, but they also require extra care in the heat. In the summer months, those twin imperatives can make parents anxious. How long should kids be out? How do I know they’re OK? What should I avoid?
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Cheerio and Priscilla (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature local pets available for adoption.
Neighbors in Need NEA Serves Hundreds at 5th Annual Community Picnic in Jonesboro
Organization runs out of food after serving hundreds during annual event featuring free meals, music and community resources.
Zachary’s Sensory Gym to Host Fundraising Concert in Jonesboro in September
A Jonesboro nonprofit aiming to open the region’s first sensory-friendly gym will be hosting a fundraising concert later this year.
MLB restricts dugout iPad use to prevent use of AI to make decisions
Major League Baseball is restricting iPad usage in dugouts to prevent the tablets from running artificial intelligence to help make…
Man charged with hate crimes after confrontation with ‘Today’ show’s Melvin at NBC studio
A 40-year-old New York man faces hate crime charges following a confrontation with “Today” show host Craig Melvin at NBC’s studio…