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2 days ago in Trending, World

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

6 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

Sports

9 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Surge in Ninth leads to win over Little Rock

A-State Surges with Six Runs in the Ninth to 12-5 Victory over Little Rock

A-State erupted with nine runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure the win Tuesday afternoon

20 hours ago in Sports

Inside the numbers: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander ties Wilt Chamberlain’s 20-point streak record

Wilt Chamberlain has some NBA records that might never get touched, like the 100-point game, 4,000 points in a season and a 50-point-per-game scoring average. And that means that when he does get caught — in any category — it's a big deal.

2 days ago in Sports

Tatis’ grand slam, 6 RBIs leads Dominican Republic over Israel 10-and into WBC quarterfinals

Fernando Tatis hit a grand slam and drove in six runs, and the Dominican Republic clinched a spot in the World Baseball Classic quarterfinals with a 10-1 win over Israel on Monday in Miami.

2 days ago in Sports

Kenneth Walker joins Mahomes in KC and Malik Willis starts QB reset in Miami, AP sources say

Super Bowl MVP Kenneth Walker III is the new running back for Patrick Mahomes in Kansas City, Miami settled on Malik Willis for a reset at quarterback and receiver Mike Evans is leaving Tampa Bay after 12 years.

2 days ago in Sports

George Russell wins Formula 1’s Australian GP as Mercedes goes 1-2

Mercedes' George Russell won a thrilling season-opening Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, with teammate Kimi Antonelli following him home, after a double-stacked pit stop under the virtual safety car outmaneuvered a lightning-quick start by Ferrari.

2 days ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State Women Fall to Troy in SBC Semifinals

Arkansas State Women Fall to Troy in SBC Semifinals

A-State fell behind by as much as 19 in the second half

Lifestyle

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

5 days ago in Back to School Guide, Education, Home & Garden Guide, Lifestyle, Local Spotlight, News, Summer Fun Guide

Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

Nation/World

19 hours ago in World

Iranian barrages target Israel and Gulf countries as US warns Iran of ‘most intense day of strikes’

Iran launched new attacks on Tuesday at Israel and Gulf Arab countries as it kept up pressure on the Middle East in a war started by Israel and the United States that has rattled world markets and shows no signs of a letup.

19 hours ago in National

In a time of war with Iran, Americans unite in aggravation over sticker shock at the gas pump

It seems a country divided on so many fronts is finding common ground in pain at the pump, where the cost of the Iran war is hitting Americans squarely in the wallet and aggravating people across the political spectrum.

2 days ago in National

Men who brought explosives to NYC protest cited Islamic State as inspiration, complaint says

Two men who brought explosives to a far-right protest outside New York City's mayoral mansion said they were inspired by the Islamic State extremist group, a court complaint said.

2 days ago in National

Uber’s women-only option goes nationwide in the US

Uber launched a feature Monday to allow both women riders and drivers across the U.S. to be matched with other women for trips, expanding a pilot program aimed at addressing concerns about the safety of its ride-hailing platform.

2 days ago in National

Jury selection to begin in South Florida for 4 charged in 2021 assassination of Haitian president

Jury selection is scheduled to begin Monday in the U.S. federal trial of four men charged in the 2021 assassination of Haitian President Jovenel Moïse. Arcangel Pretel Ortiz, Antonio Intriago, Walter Veintemilla and James Solages are charged with conspiring in South Florida to kidnap or kill Haiti's former leader, plus related charges.

2 days ago in Trending, World

Iran names Khamenei’s son to succeed him, signaling no letup in war as oil prices surge

Iran named the hard-line Ayatollah Mojtaba Khamenei to succeed his late father as supreme leader on Monday, signaling no letup in the war launched by the United States and Israel. Oil prices surged as Iran attacked regional energy infrastructure and the U.S. and Israel bombed targets across Iran.

Entertainment

19 hours ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Pixar’s ‘Hoppers’ bounds to No. 1 as Warner Bros.’ ‘The Bride!’ is on life support

Disney and Pixar's environmental adventure "Hoppers" topped the North American box office this weekend with $46 million in domestic ticket sales in its opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

9 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Surge in Ninth leads to win over Little Rock

A-State Surges with Six Runs in the Ninth to 12-5 Victory over Little Rock

A-State erupted with nine runs in the top of the ninth inning to secure the win Tuesday afternoon

10 hours ago in Government & Politics, News

Committee forwards resolution regarding former Citizens Bank land to full council

A resolution was put before the Finance and Administration Council Committee to resolve a lien involving property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.

13 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, News

A-State establishes ALLIANCE Lab for dyslexia research and literacy innovation 

The lab, led by Arianne Pait, director of clinical services in communication disorders, represents the evolution of a two-decade commitment to serving struggling readers in Northeast Arkansas.

15 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, News

The B-12 Store opens inside Soul Shine Studios in Jonesboro

A new chapter in local wellness begins as The B-12 Store officially opens its doors inside Soul Shine Studios on Monday, March 16.

15 hours ago in Business, Food, Local Spotlight, Newcomers Guide, News

Buyers of former Lazzari’s property confirmed, building to be demolished this month

google street view of Lazzari's

The building that served the community for three decades is scheduled for demolition as early as this month.

16 hours ago in Business, News

Jonesboro Unlimited recognized with 4 2026 American Advertising Awards

Jonesboro Unlimited Director of Communications Brandon Carter (left) and Director of Talent Attraction Bethania-Baray Harrison (right) with ADDY Awards.

Jonesboro Unlimited (JU) was recognized with four top honors at the 2026 American Advertising Awards Gala for their Always Jonesboro initiative’s talent attraction campaign video.

17 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Local Spotlight, News

Porchlight Film Festival coming to downtown Jonesboro in April

"There's really nothing like experiencing a film in a theater with people," said festival director Lorenzo Balderas. "Having that intimacy of sharing and watching something, I think, is just a really cool experience."

17 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Accident in Craighead County blocks road

traffic alert

An accident in Craighead County has blocked a road.

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