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Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
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1 day ago in World
A magnitude 7.7 earthquake shakes Panama, prompting evacuations
A powerful magnitude 7.7 earthquake struck Panama on Friday morning, shaking buildings in the capital and prompting evacuations.
1 day ago in National
Isaias strengthens into a dangerous Category 3 hurricane on track toward the US Gulf Coast
Isaias strengthened Friday into a major hurricane as it headed toward the U.S. Gulf Coast, where final preparations were being made for potentially life-threatening storm surges and high winds.
2 days ago in World
Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for ‘bold and inventive’ works that blend genres
Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for "bold and inventive" works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the boundaries of poetry and prose.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts
Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.
3 days ago in National
Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says
Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.
3 days ago in World
South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash
South Korea's sports minister says the government will review the military service exemption for gold-medal winning athletes after public backlash to some controversial comments from winners at the Asian Games.
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1 day ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
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Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025.
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5 hours ago in Education, News, Sports
Nettleton Raiders Win Second Straight Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Earn $250 Booster Club Donation
Nettleton won the game 43-33, extending its winning streak to four games
Maloney and Whitlock Lead the Red Wolves to Victory Over South Alabama, 3-0
Mia Maloney and Kaitlin Whitlock recorded standout performances and powered Arkansas State volleyball (8-8, 4-1 SBC) to a 3-0 (25-19, 29-27, 25-21) victory over South Alabama (7-10, 2-3 SBC) on Friday night inside First National Bank Arena.
GCT Relies on Dominant Ground Game, Brookland Miscues for 38-20 Homecoming Win
On Greene County Tech’s homecoming night, the team put on a show for the students and alumni with a 38-20 blowout against the Brookland Bearcats.
1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Government & Politics, News, Traffic
City Council Approves Downtown Jonesboro Pedestrian Safety Infrastructure
According to the resolution, pedestrian all-stops would be installed at three intersections along Washington Avenue in downtown Jonesboro.
1 day ago in Business, Community, Education, Elections, News
Green and Parsons Discuss Economy, Privacy in District 1 Debate on ASU-TV
Two challengers vying for the U.S. House of Representatives District 1 seat squared off over the economy, government surveillance, and higher education during a live televised debate Thursday night.
1 day ago in Business, Food, News
Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Announces Grand Opening Date for Jonesboro Location
Over the summer, the restaurant underwent extensive hiring efforts to bring on approximately 85 team members for the Jonesboro location.
1 day ago in Crime & Safety, Elections, Government & Politics, News
Proposed Public Safety Sales Tax in Jonesboro Debated on KLEK 102.5
Representatives from both sides of the proposed public safety sales tax ballot issue debated Wednesday night.
Jonesboro Gas Prices Creep Up as National Average Sees Slight Drop Despite Autumn Records
Local drivers are seeing a slight increase at the pump this week as gas prices in Jonesboro nudge closer to the $4 mark, even as the national average experienced a modest dip.
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