National Federation of the Blind chapter, A-State student leader topics at next JUH Lions meeting
This coming Tuesday morning’s bi-weekly meeting of the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club will feature a presentation by Charles Tate.
Lifestyle
Committee approves resolution to expand JET service on A-State campus
Arkansas State University could soon be seeing more JET buses and trollies making stops on campus.
To stay sharper while aging, get active, challenge your brain, and eat healthy
It’s official: Older Americans worried about cognitive decline can stay sharper for longer by exercising both their bodies and their brains and eating healthier.
Neighbors in Need hosts Community Picnic
Attendees were lined up when the doors opened at 11am
Tax Free weekend and Back to School events in Jonesboro
JRN has compiled a list of Back-to-School events in Jonesboro to help families gear up and enjoy time together before school starts.
DJA honored by Main Street Arkansas for lighting intiative
The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance was honored by Main Street Arkansas Wednesday during an award presentation at the organization’s downtown office.
Jonesboro’s August Neighborhood Cleanup scheduled
People needing to clean out their homes can do so in August during the next monthly Neighborhood Cleanup.
What to know about soda sweeteners as sugar returns to American Coke
President Donald Trump teased the announcement last week, but the Coca-Cola Co. confirmed it Tuesday: a cane sugar-sweetened version of the beverage maker’s trademark soda will be released in the U.S. this fall.
United Way’s annual ‘Stuff the Bus’ event scheduled in August
United Way of Northeast Arkansas will be holding its annual Stuff the Bus event to collect much-needed school supplies for area schools at Walmart locations across Northeast Arkansas in August.
Arvest Foundation awards $5K grant to support United Way of Northeast Arkansas
The Arvest Foundation recently announced a $5,000 grant to the United Way of Northeast Arkansas.