ARDOT Expands Street Smart Children’s Road Safety Education Program for 2026-27 School Year
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has launched Phase Two of its award-winning children’s road safety education program, known as Street Smart.
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BAM in Jonesboro Receives Prestigious National Endowment for the Arts ‘Big Read’ Grant
Throughout the academic year, BAM will collaborate with A-State departments and community organizations across Northeast Arkansas to present a wide range of public programs.
How to reset your child’s sleep schedule for back-to-school season
After a summer of vacations and late nights, it’s time to set those back-to-school alarms. A good night’s sleep helps students stay focused and attentive in class. Experts say it’s worth easing kids back into a routine with the start of a new school year.
Jonesboro Couple Takes Home $185,432 on NBC’s ‘The Wall’
A Jonesboro couple faced the massive 40-foot pegboard on NBC’s The Wall Monday night, walking away with a life-changing $185,432.
Caraway Baseball Team Renovating City Ballfield, Looking to Bring Tournaments Back to the City
“The goal is to bring tournaments back to Caraway,” head coach Trevor Ingram said. “Have some money flowing into the community, have some attention to the community and [bring] fun to the kids and everybody else.”
Family Crisis Center to Bring a Taste of the Bayou to Jonesboro for CajunFest
Fundraising event will feature unlimited Cajun-inspired food and drinks, live and silent auctions, a raffle and a chance to make a lasting difference for survivors
3-year college degrees grow more popular in the US, saving time and cash. But critics aren’t sold
Condensed college programs have exploded in popularity. As of this spring, 26 U.S. states have a college that offers at least one reduced-credit, three-year bachelor’s, according to the nonprofit research group RAND. Advocates say these programs are a solution to the college affordability crisis and a godsend for non-traditional students.
Jonesboro Community Invited to Celebrate ‘Paint the Town Red’ Week Sept. 9-12
The annual celebration will include a mayoral proclamation and school pep rally, a community decorating contest, the Great A-State Block Party in downtown Jonesboro, and more.
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Chester and Memphis
Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.
Arvest Foundation Awards $4K Grant to Jonesboro Church Health Center
The grant will be used to fund the organization’s mission of providing low-cost, high-quality medical care to low-income and uninsured individuals.