United Way of NEA celebrates Day of Caring
The United Way of Northeast Arkansas celebrated its annual Day of Caring on Friday with numerous community service projects.
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Upcoming Halloween events in Craighead County
With October right around the corner, JRN has compiled a list of upcoming family-friendly Halloween events in Craighead County.
Parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies Magnet Elementary School celebrates school improvement
Excitement filled the air Thursday morning as Jonesboro Public Schools held a special parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies (HWES) Magnet Elementary School for earning a high rating in education quality.
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.
Neighborhood Cleanup for October scheduled
The Neighborhood Cleanup for October has been scheduled.
One path to kick-starting a healthier lifestyle: Start small
Wellness advice seems to be everywhere these days, but change can be hard. How do you start a journey toward better health that you can stick with, and not be overwhelmed?
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival updates
With the 2025 Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival this weekend, BBQ Fest chairman Tim McCall gave some last-minute updates regarding road closures and new entertainment.
Craighead County Community Foundation awards over $48K in grants to nonprofits
The Craighead County Community Foundation announced the 2025 Giving Tree Grant recipients during an award ceremony on Tuesday morning.
Upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas
With autumn in the air, JRN has compiled a list of ongoing and upcoming fall festivals across Northeast Arkansas.
Northeast Arkansas District Fair full opening Monday
After three-day midway preview, the full six-day fair runs Monday through Saturday