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Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

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Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

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Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation

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Alphas & A.T.L.A.S. 5K Run & Walk for Autism to be held April 11 in Jonesboro

the 2025 Alphas and A.T.L.A.S. 5K

The 5K aims to raise awareness for autism during Autism Acceptance Month.

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A-State Baseball Sweeps Stony Brook

Red Wolves Sweep Stony Brook

Three home runs in the seventh led to a 12-5 eight-inning win

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A-State Men Fall Against South Alabama

A-State Falls in Hard-Fought Contest Versus South Alabama

Red Wolves battled into overtime against South Alabama for the second time this season before falling in a 92-88 decision

3 days ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

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Pets of the Week – Feb. 16

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A-State museum celebrates Black History Month’s origins

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Dr. Gary Edwards will speak on the racial climate of the era and how African American communities in Arkansas reacted to the call to celebrate.

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Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas

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5 hours ago in World

Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.

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Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

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3 days ago in National

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

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4 days ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

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Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead

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Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court

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Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

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Several club meetings scheduled at Jonesboro library

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Several clubs are scheduled to meet at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library during February.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

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45 minutes ago in Education, News

ASU System Board of Trustees hears update on A-State College of Veterinary Medicine

Fresh
rendering of the a-state college of veterinary medicine

A-State's upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine remains on track for a fall opening with accreditation and facility construction proceeding as expected, A-State Chancellor Todd Shields told board members.

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Several clubs are scheduled to meet at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library during February.

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Alphas & A.T.L.A.S. 5K Run & Walk for Autism to be held April 11 in Jonesboro

the 2025 Alphas and A.T.L.A.S. 5K

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19 hours ago in News

Jonesboro Police investigate fatal train accident

Jonesboro Police investigate fatal train accident

Police say a train struck a pedestrian near Ellis Lane and Prospect Road

20 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State Baseball Sweeps Stony Brook

Red Wolves Sweep Stony Brook

Three home runs in the seventh led to a 12-5 eight-inning win

1 day ago in News

A-State Women Falter in Huntington Against Marshall

Arkansas State (20-7, 11-3 SBC) was unable to rally late on the road at Marshall (22-6, 12-3 SBC) Saturday afternoon, falling 54-62

Arkansas State was unable to rally late on the road at Marshall Saturday afternoon, falling 54-62

1 day ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State Men Fall Against South Alabama

A-State Falls in Hard-Fought Contest Versus South Alabama

Red Wolves battled into overtime against South Alabama for the second time this season before falling in a 92-88 decision

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