12+ hour, 22+ min ago  (678+ words) Jonesboro, AR " Jonesboro Right Now. com " A former NASA astronaut was in Jonesboro Thursday evening to speak about her experiences and answer questions from the audience. Commander Susan Kilrain, a retired NASA astronaut and Navy test pilot, spoke at the…...

17+ hour, 23+ min ago  (302+ words) Jonesboro, AR " Contributed " The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library invites families to attend several summer programs throughout June and July. These free events are open to the public and designed to entertain, educate, and inspire children of all ages. On'Tuesday,…...

17+ hour, 28+ min ago  (509+ words) Thirty high school students spent this week on the medical school's Jonesboro campus participating in a program called Project H. E. A. R. T. Jonesboro, AR " Contributed "For several years, Makayla Washington, a rising junior at e Stem Public Charter School in Little Rock, has…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago  (442+ words) Lee Wells, GOJO director, told committee members about two potential changes to the transit system: fare changes and route adjustments. Wells emphasized that both possible changes would undergo a period of public comment and review before being finalized. For the…...

1+ day, 11+ hour ago  (348+ words) More than 2, 600 take part in weeklong celebration as community prepares for Juneteenth Day finale Jonesboro, AR " Contributed " KLEK 102. 5 FM invites the community to join the grand finale of the 9th Annual Juneteenth in Jonesboro on Friday. The evening will feature a…...

1+ day, 15+ hour ago  (464+ words) Jonesboro, AR " Contributed " As the official first day of summer approaches and temperatures continue to rise, air conditioners will start running full blast and lead to an increase in electricity usage. However, staying cool and comfortable does not have to…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (667+ words) Paragould, AR " Contributed " The Amanda Cook Band will perform at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert." The show will begin at 7 p. m. on Monday, June 22, at the Collins Theatre, 120 W. Emerson St. , Paragould." A Florida native, Amanda Cook began playing bluegrass music…...

2+ day, 19+ hour ago  (275+ words) Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts' latest production, "Something Rotten!" Jonesboro, AR " Jonesboro Right Now. com " Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts" latest production, "Something Rotten!" "Something Rotten!" tells the story of playwrights Nick…...

2+ day, 16+ hour ago  (126+ words) Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts" latest production, "Something Rotten!" Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced that applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Assistance Grant Program will open on July 1. A Jonesboro…...

3+ day, 13+ hour ago  (205+ words) Paragould, AR " Jonesboro Right Now. com " People are invited to celebrate America's 250th anniversary at the 2026 Paragould Fireworks Show. The show, which is free and open to the public, will include various activities, refreshments, and more. Music will be played by…...