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?
Lifestyle
Downtown Jonesboro BBQ Festival updates
With the 2025Â 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
Gen Z’s credit scores are dropping. Here’s what to do if yours is too
Gen Z has seen its credit scores drop more than any other generation over the past year, largely because of student loan debt, according to a new report out this week.
First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro to host Pet Blessing in October
First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro is inviting the community to a Pet Blessing to take place in October.
Marybeth Byrd performs concert at Jonesboro library
“American Idol” and “The Voice” finalist Marybeth Byrd performed a free outdoor concert at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library Thursday night.
American Express Platinum Card gets pricier and adds new perks, including a $400 dining credit
The Platinum Card is getting shinier and pricier. American Express’ latest update to its high-end Platinum Card, unveiled Thursday, comes with a lot more perks, including a $400 credit for dining out, and a lofty annual fee of $895.
A-State’s Freshman Day of Service set for Sept. 24
Arkansas State University students will participate in its first Freshman Day of Service later this month by engaging more than 2,000 first-year students in meaningful community service projects across campus and the region.