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Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

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Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

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Aaron Rodgers says the 2026 NFL season will be his last: ‘This is it’

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Aaron Rodgers took his time before deciding he wanted to come back for a 22nd season. The Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback already has made up his mind about a 23rd: There won't be one.

9 hours ago in Sports

Rousey’s return draws US-record MMA viewership for Netflix

The first live MMA event broadcast on Netflix — featuring a double-comeback bout between Ronda Rousey and Gina Carano — attracted the most U.S. viewers in the sport's history.

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A-State’s Beck Center for Veterans to Host Fourth Annual ‘Run to Remember’

This event is held each year near Memorial Day and honors fallen service members while supporting veterans who carry the legacy forward.  

22 hours ago in News, Sports

Lile, Red Wolves Continue Record-Breaking NCAA Golf Regional

Junior Jake Lile turned in a career-best 8-under par 64 to set the program record for lowest round at any NCAA Regional

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Billie Jean King, 82, earns a college degree 65 years after starting at Cal State LA

Billie Jean King raised her right arm in triumph. Not for another victory on the tennis court. This time, she was celebrating earning a college degree 65 years after she first took classes.

1 day ago in Sports

The future has arrived for the Canadiens, who won two Game 7s and advanced to East finals

Canadiens defenseman Mike Matheson was no different than any Montreal hockey fan, increasingly impatient over talk of the team's promising potential. Turns out, the future has arrived perhaps a little ahead of schedule, and propelled by forward Alex Newhook's knack for scoring Game 7 playoff series-clinching goals.

Lifestyle

2 hours ago in Lifestyle

Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

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Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Summer travelers who relied on Spirit Airlines may struggle to find budget alternatives

Days after Spirit Airlines shut down in the middle of the night, a lawyer for the defunct budget carrier stood before a bankruptcy judge and apologized to the price-conscious customers who might struggle to find affordable flights in its absence.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Pediatricians group finds kids of all ages need regular recess for physical and mental health

Recess isn't just a fun break for grade schoolers. It's crucial to good health and good grades for kids of all ages. That's the message from a leading pediatricians group, which just released the first new guidance in 13 years about this unstructured time at school and how it needs to be protected.

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2 hours ago in World

US announces charges against former Cuban leader Raúl Castro in 1996 aircraft shootdown

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Federal prosecutors on Wednesday announced charges against former Cuban President Raúl Castro in the 1996 downing of civilian planes flown by Miami-based exiles as the Trump administration escalated pressure on the island's socialist government.

1 day ago in World

Congo reports sharp rise in Ebola cases as WHO worries about outbreak’s scale and speed

The World Health Organization director-general openly worried Tuesday over the "scale and speed" of an outbreak of a rare type of Ebola in eastern Congo, where authorities reported a sharp increase in suspected deaths — to at least 131 — and over 500 suspected cases.

1 day ago in National

What to watch in Tuesday’s primaries as Trump’s endorsement is put to the test

Is there a future in politics for Republicans who cross President Donald Trump? The signs this year suggest no, and Trump has convinced his voters to defeat his adversaries again and again.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Hantavirus-stricken cruise ship docks in the Netherlands for disinfection

The cruise ship hit by a deadly hantavirus outbreak has docked at the Dutch port of Rotterdam for disinfection, wrapping up a troubled journey that put international health authorities on alert.

2 days ago in World

Italy’s foreign minister says divers found bodies of 4 Italians dead in Maldives sea cave

Italy's Foreign Ministry said Monday that rescuers have located the bodies of four Italian divers deep inside an underwater cave in an atoll in the Maldives, four days after they were reported missing.

5 days ago in World

A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded

Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment

As ‘The Boys’ ends, actors reveal their craziest stunts and what’s next for Vought

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After five seasons of death, depravity and digs at the capitalistic superhero-industrial complex, "The Boys" dropped its series finale Wednesday.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

Stephen Colbert’s long goodbye is coming to an end, leaving a void

On his very first time hosting "The Late Show" back in 2015, Stephen Colbert ripped into Donald Trump while gorging on Oreos, likening his inability to resist the cookies to his inability to resist going after the then-presidential candidate.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Cannes standout ‘Paper Tiger’ reveals a new side to Miles Teller

James Gray's "Paper Tiger" has been one of the standouts of this year's Cannes. And at the center of the warm reception for "Paper Tiger" — which premiered Saturday and is one of only two films by American filmmakers competing for the Palme d'Or — is Miles Teller.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

1 hour ago in Business, Community, Education, Health & Wellness, News

A-State Chancellor Recognized as Rural Advocate of the Year

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Group of professionals posing on a stage with an award plaque, in front of orange and purple banners for Arkansas State University and New York Institute of Technology.

The award recognizes people across the state who demonstrate leadership and dedication to improving rural communities.

3 hours ago in Education, News

Red Wolf Steel Takes Home 4th Place in Cast-in-Steel Competition

A group of Arkansas State University students showcased their talents outside the classroom by participating in the Cast-in-Steel Competition, where they placed fourth.

7 hours ago in Community, Local Spotlight, News, Outdoors

Jonesboro Girl is Quarter-Finalist in Nationwide Junior Ranger Competition

A Jonesboro 8-year-old is in the running for the nationwide Junior Ranger Competition.

9 hours ago in Community, News, Sports

A-State’s Beck Center for Veterans to Host Fourth Annual ‘Run to Remember’

This event is held each year near Memorial Day and honors fallen service members while supporting veterans who carry the legacy forward.  

13 hours ago in Community, Native Advertising, News, Summer Fun Guide

A Perfect Smoky Mountain Getaway From Northeast Arkansas: Dive Into Family Fun at Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies

A special 870 Deals combo package includes two tickets to Ripley’s Aquarium of the Smokies plus admission to two more Ripley’s attractions of your choice for just $67.

22 hours ago in News, Sports

Lile, Red Wolves Continue Record-Breaking NCAA Golf Regional

Junior Jake Lile turned in a career-best 8-under par 64 to set the program record for lowest round at any NCAA Regional

1 day ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Woman Charged in Connection with Fatal Hit-and-Run Crash in Florida

A Jonesboro woman was arrested in connection with the death of a 14-year-old Florida bicyclist over the weekend, the Tallahassee Democrat reported.

1 day ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News

Jonesboro Library Launches Creative Writers’ Workshop for Adults

This adult-only program is designed to support writers at all stages by focusing not only on writing itself, but on the writer’s journey.

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