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21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing

Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony that will revisit what happened on a Las Vegas street nearly 30 years ago.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including "Heroes" and "Nashville," died Sunday at an apartment complex in South Carolina where she was found unresponsive, police said. She was 36.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

Sports

20 hours ago in Sports

‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo

Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar's contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr, signed in December 2022, expires next June, and he has told Vogue magazine that another is unlikely.

2 days ago in Community, News, Sports

Athletes Represent Jonesboro at National Gymnastics Competition, Finishing Among Top Competitors in Division

Two Jonesboro gymnasts recently took their skills to the national stage, competing against some of the nation's top young athletes at the AAU Junior Olympics in Des Moines, IA.

3 days ago in Community, Giving Guide, News, Sports

Beck Center for Veterans to Host Fourth Annual Golf Classic in Paragould

This event is held to benefit the Beck Center and the veterans they serve. 

5 days ago in Sports

Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014

Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.

5 days ago in Sports

Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana

The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.

5 days ago in Sports

Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout

Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.

Lifestyle

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois

A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

3 big questions to ask your aging parents

One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances

Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.

Nation/World

5 days ago in National

Kennedy Center votes to restore Trump’s name and close for 2 years, challenging a judge’s order

The battle over the Kennedy Center's future escalated Thursday as President Donald Trump's allies on the board took new steps to commemorate him with physical changes to the iconic performing arts institution that could defy a federal court order.

6 days ago in National, Trending

Looking to see the solar eclipse from North America? Here’s where and when to catch a sliver

Sorry, North America. After winning the cosmic lottery with a pair of coast-to-coast total solar eclipses, now it's Europe's turn. But look skyward anyway Wednesday and, if you're far enough north in the U.S. and Canada, you might savor a partial eclipse as the moon nibbles away at the sun.

1 week ago in National, Trending

How to spot the Perseid meteor shower, a summer light show that promises to dazzle

The Perseid summer light show is back — and viewing conditions are especially promising for the Northern Hemisphere. The meteor shower's peak Wednesday night into Thursday morning coincides with a total solar eclipse across Spain, Iceland and Greenland and a six-planet parade — though the best time to view the fireballs will come after totality.

1 week ago in World

A 7.4-magnitude earthquake shakes Colombia and Ecuador, prompting people to evacuate buildings

A powerful 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday, shaking the South American nation and neighboring Ecuador and prompting people to evacuate homes and buildings.

1 week ago in World

UK and France prepare for another heat wave as western Europe sets new temperature record

The U.K. and France are bracing for the fifth heat wave of the season, adding to an intense stretch of hot weather that has repeatedly sent temperatures soaring across Europe since May.

1 week ago in World

WHO says Congo’s Ebola outbreak started months before it was declared

The fastest-growing Ebola outbreak on record started in February, months before it was officially declared in mid-May, the World Health Organization said Monday, as responders in eastern Congo struggle to catch up.

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing

Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony that will revisit what happened on a Las Vegas street nearly 30 years ago.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Andrew Garfield finds wonder in everyday life in ‘The Magic Faraway Tree’

Andrew Garfield wants audiences to look up from their phones and remember that there is still plenty of magic in the world around them. That idea drew the two-time Oscar nominee to "The Magic Faraway Tree," a family adventure about Tim, a stay-at-home father whose family is forced to reconsider life after his wife, Polly, quits her job.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Hayden Panettiere, who starred in the television series ‘Heroes’ and ‘Nashville,’ dies at 36

Hayden Panettiere, star of popular television series including "Heroes" and "Nashville," died Sunday at an apartment complex in South Carolina where she was found unresponsive, police said. She was 36.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

13 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Fall Guide, News

Jonesboro’s Foundation of Arts to Present ‘Come From Away’ to Begin 40th Season

The Foundation of Arts is preparing to kick off its 40th season in September, while also honoring first responders.

14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Paragould Man Arrested on Rape, Sexual Assault Charges After Previous Charges Dropped

A Paragould man who previously had felony sexual assault charges dropped now faces similar charges following an investigation that began last fall.

15 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, News

UA Little Rock and NYITCOM at A-State Partner for New Medical School Pathway

Qualified students have the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree from UA Little Rock before continuing to NYITCOM at A-State for medical school.

16 hours ago in Community, Fall Guide, Food, Giving Guide, News

Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair in October

The event will feature food trucks, as well as arts and crafts and secondhand vendors.

18 hours ago in News

Buff City Soap in Jonesboro Temporarily Closed After Vehicle Crashes into Building

Buff City Soap in Jonesboro is temporarily closed after a vehicle crashed into the building Monday morning.

19 hours ago in Community, News, Pet Lovers Guide

JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Dobby and Queenie

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature local pets available for adoption.

23 hours ago in Agriculture, News, Outdoors

Arkansas Department of Agriculture Opens Wildland Fire Kit Applications

The Arkansas Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for wildland fire suppression kits through Oct. 2.

2 days ago in Crime & Safety, News, Traffic

Jonesboro Crash Victim’s Final Gift: Helping Others Live

Belinda Adams, 63, has been declared brain dead following Thursday's crash; family says her organ donation will give others a chance at life.

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