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Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.

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21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Major League Baseball proposes delaying salary cap start until 2028 in talks with players

Major League Baseball proposed delaying the start of a salary cap until 2028, saying teams have too many commitments for next season that wouldn't allow them to reduce spending quickly enough.

20 hours ago in News, Sports

Dooley Steps Down as A-State Head Women’s Soccer Coach

Dooley, named A-State’s fifth all-time head women’s soccer coach on Jan. 12, 2015, recently completed his 12th season with the Red Wolves in 2026.

1 day ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves Outlast Toledo in Season-Opening Test, 71-70

The Red Wolves improved to 14-3 all-time in season openers inside First National Bank Arena and have recorded 15 consecutive home wins against non-conference opponents dating back to 2023-24.

1 day ago in Sports

Luka Doncic is off to a spectacular offensive start for the Lakers with a string of 40-point games

Although Luka Doncic is in his ninth NBA season as one of the sport's most dynamic scorers, he has rarely been better than this. Two weeks into the Los Angeles Lakers' first season following LeBron James' departure, Doncic is scorching opponents with one brilliant offensive performance after another.

1 day ago in Sports

Caleb Williams and Jeffery Simmons lead the Bears past the Seahawks 34-17

Jeffery Simmons ran out of the tunnel for the first time since joining the Chicago Bears with a new uniform, orange sleeves and a wide smile as he welcomed the move that put right into contention with important games on big stages.

1 day ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves’ Season Opens with 74-84 Defeat at Ball State

Arkansas State (0-1) chased Ball State (1-0) throughout the game but was unable to match the Cardinals in the season opener Monday night at Worthen Arena.

Lifestyle

4 hours ago in Lifestyle

Shorter days and dark afternoons can trigger depression. Here’s how to fight back

As winter approaches and daylight hours grow shorter, people prone to seasonal depression can feel it in their bodies and brains.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Generations of anglers have made the pilgrimage to Montauk to catch striped bass

On most October nights, fishing guide Bill Wetzel can be found navigating the shores of Montauk, New York, in a modified 4x4 pickup truck, rumbling over boulders and thick sand as he scans the surface of the Atlantic for signs of life.

6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

Nation/World

4 hours ago in National, Trending

Democrats usher in a new era with their resounding sweep of the House and the Senate

Democrats are riding their sweep of Congress into a new era, eager to meet voter demands for change with plans to tackle high costs of living and confront President Donald Trump's final years in the White House.

21 hours ago in National

A referendum on Trump, election monitors and a Democratic shift: What to watch on Election Day

President Donald Trump has repeatedly encouraged voters to pretend he's on the ballot this Election Day. He's not, of course. But there is reason to believe that Tuesday's midterms, above all, will be a referendum on his performance over the last two years.

1 day ago in National, Trending

Election Day arrives after a surge in early voting, with observers keeping close watch at the polls

The final day of voting in this year's midterm elections arrived Tuesday against a backdrop of uncertainty after a year in which President Donald Trump has tried to interfere in how states run their elections and sown doubts about the outcome should Republicans lose.

2 days ago in National

Jet crashes into a South Florida neighborhood, killing all 9 on board and leaving a fiery crater

A business jet crashed into a South Florida neighborhood and erupted into a ball of flames, killing all nine people on board and leaving a fiery crater. The cause was not immediately clear, but federal investigators are expected to provide an update Monday.

2 days ago in National

November highlights Native American cultures, from salmonberry picking to traditional tattoos

National Native American Heritage Month celebrates the diverse histories and cultures of hundreds of tribal communities across the U.S. in November.

5 days ago in National, Trending

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election

Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.

Entertainment

2 days ago in Entertainment

Holiday gifts for movie lovers, from Robert Pattinson nesting dolls to a podcast’s perfume

Let's start with the bad news: That A24 Dior T-shirt that you may have seen on Robert Pattinson and Sabrina Carpenter? It's not for sale. But you know what is? A nesting-doll set featuring Pattinson's A24 movie characters, from "Primetime" and "The Drama" to "The Lighthouse" and "Good Time."

5 days ago in Entertainment

Prosecutors drop felony charge against rapper Rick Ross in domestic violence case

Prosecutors have dropped a felony charge against rapper Rick Ross a month after he was arrested in Miami Beach when a woman he was living with told police he hit her, court records said.

5 days ago in Entertainment

Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart

The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

57 minutes ago in Elections, News

ELECTION WRAP-UP: Safety Tax Fails, Massive Shakeup on Quorum Court, Runoffs Set

Fresh

JRN has a breakdown on some of the biggest races in Craighead County and their outcomes during the 2026 general election.

2 hours ago in Food, Government & Politics, News

Appeal to Reverse Private Club Permit Denial for Proposed Jonesboro Restaurant Filed in Circuit Court

An appeal of the Jonesboro City Council's decision to deny a liquor license permit to a restaurant located near an elementary school was filed in Craighead County Circuit Court Tuesday.

3 hours ago in Education, Elections, Government & Politics, News

Democrat Erika Askeland Unseats Republican Incumbent Jack Ladyman in District 32 Race

Democratic challenger Erika Askeland has won the seat for Arkansas State House of Representatives District 32, unseating the six-consecutive-term incumbent, Republican Rep. Jack Ladyman.

3 hours ago in News, Weather Updates

Craighead County Lifts Burn Ban Following Recent Rainfall

Citizens are reminded to follow all applicable state and local laws regarding burning activities.

5 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Local Spotlight, News

New Christian and Gospel Radio Station to Hit Jonesboro Airwaves Dec. 6

Glory 104.3 FM prepares for midnight sign-on, bringing a new voice of faith, hope and inspiration to Northeast Arkansas with a community worship celebration and ribbon cutting by the Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce

8 hours ago in Community, Food, Holiday Guide, News

19th Annual ‘Fill the Food Bank’ Aims to Provide 400K Meals Across Northeast Arkansas

Help the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas combat food insecurity in the region by giving back during Fill the Food Bank.

14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Elections, Government & Politics, News

Curtis Hitt to be Second Judicial District, Division 4 Circuit Judge

Updated

Curtis Hitt will be the next circuit judge of Division 4 in the Second Judicial District.

15 hours ago in Elections, Government & Politics, News, Traffic

Brookland Voters Approve Restructuring Bonds to Pay for More City Improvement Projects

Voters approved restructuring and refinancing the City of Brookland's municipal bonds, which will go toward paying for several projects throughout the city.

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