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1 day ago in National, Trending
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday
With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.
Under a cloud, the Olympic flame begins its journey to the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics
The Olympic flame began its journey Wednesday to the Milan Cortina Winter Games — missing a little of its usual magic. Bad weather lashing western Greece forced organizers to move the torch-lighting ceremony indoors, from Olympia's ancient stadium and temples to a nearby museum.
Nation/World
1 day ago in World
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appear on state television saying they have seized power
Soldiers in Guinea-Bissau appeared on state television Wednesday saying they have seized power in the country, following reports of gunshots near the presidential palace, three days after national elections. The president told French media he had been deposed and arrested.
1 day ago in National
Two National Guard members shot in Washington, D.C., and their condition isn’t known, AP sources say
A suspect is in custody in the shooting of National Guard members in Washington, D.C. on Wednesday, police said.
1 day ago in World
3 arrested in Hong Kong, as a high-rise fire leaves at least 36 dead and 279 reported missing
Police in Hong Kong arrested three men on suspicion of manslaughter, several local news media reported, in connection with a blaze that has killed at least 36 people and left another 279 missing in the city's deadliest fire in years.
1 day ago in National
National Parks to raise fees for millions of international tourists to popular US parks
The National Park Service said Tuesday it is going to start charging the millions of international tourists who visit U.S. parks each year an extra $100 to enter some of the most popular sites, while leaving them out of fee-free days that will be reserved for American residents.
1 day ago in National, Trending
Trump spares turkeys — but not his political opponents — at annual pardoning ceremony
President Donald Trump didn't bring much holiday cheer Tuesday when bestowing ceremonial pardons on two Thanksgiving turkeys, dispensing more insults than goodwill at the traditional White House ritual.
2 days ago in National
One of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre’s last survivors, Viola Ford Fletcher, dies at age 111
Viola Ford Fletcher, who as one of the last survivors of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre in Oklahoma spent her later years seeking justice for the deadly attack by a white mob on the thriving Black community where she lived as a child, has died. She was 111.
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Rush Hour 4’ will be distributed by Paramount after Trump’s reported request
After President Donald Trump's reported intervention, Paramount Pictures is set to distribute Brett Ratner's "Rush Hour 4," a project that Hollywood had eschewed after earlier sexual misconduct allegations against the director.
1 day ago in Entertainment
How Jessie Buckley and Paul Mescal found the emotional power of ‘Hamnet’
In "Hamnet," Chloé Zhao's adaptation of Maggie O'Farrell's prizewinning 2020 novel, Paul Mescal plays William Shakespeare and Jessie Buckley his wife, Agnes. It's a fictional, speculative drama with basis in historical fact.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The best new holiday music releases for 2025
'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.
Concerts/Events
News from Jonesboro Right Now
3 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Food, Lifestyle, News
Jonesboro comes together for 2025 Community Thanksgiving Meal
Volunteers began arriving early, around 9:30 a.m., ready to serve meals onsite and load delivery boxes for those unable to travel
6 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Holiday Guide, News
“Hemingway for the Holidays” bus tour happening this holiday season
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center, one of the Heritage Sites at Arkansas State University, will host a bus tour in December.
K-9 alert leads Brookland police to find LSD, meth, and a loaded shotgun in SUV
A driver initially pulled over for a traffic violation is now being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond.
Jonesboro man accused of moving furniture between empty units while squatting
Jonesboro man already in jail faces a new charge after interview with police.
A-State’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club Hosts Food Drive for Pets
The food drive will benefit the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.
Occurences of impaired driving increase over the holidays
Instances of driving under the influence of a substance seem to increase during the holiday season.
1 day ago in Business, Holiday Guide, News
What’s closed in Craighead County this Thanksgiving holiday?
With the Thanksgiving holiday quickly approaching, JRN has compiled a list of closures across Craighead County.
2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
Former JHS basketball standout named NAIA Player of the Week
Williams Baptist University Senior Jesse Washington ranks second in the NAIA in scoring average at 30.8 points per game
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