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21 hours ago in Sports, Trending
NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived
Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.
Nation/World
21 hours ago in National, Trending
Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift
President Donald Trump's acting attorney general on Thursday signed an order reclassifying state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug, a major policy shift long sought by advocates who said cannabis should never have been treated like heroin by the federal government.
2 days ago in National
Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80
U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.
2 days ago in National
Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation
Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations
Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.
3 days ago in National
Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year
A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.
Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth
Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list
It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76
Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.
2 days ago in Entertainment
An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’
To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.
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News from Jonesboro Right Now
13 hours ago in Business, News
Jonesboro Unilever Facility Announces Job Cuts
Production and shift schedule changes are impacting 57 employees at the Jonesboro Unilever facility.
16 hours ago in Community, Education, Local Spotlight, News
Valley View Senior Secures $125K in Educational Gifts to Pursue Aerospace Dreams
A Valley View senior is aiming to get involved in aerospace, and his educational journey may be a little easier thanks to a big financial boost.
16 hours ago in News, Weather Updates
3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mid-South, Felt Across At Least Four States
Quake centered in Missouri Bootheel near Holcomb and Cooter; widespread reports felt across Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri
17 hours ago in Community, Education, News
Excellence Awards Recognizes Three for Contributions to A-State, Community
The three awards celebrate people on campus who make a real difference every day.
18 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Local Spotlight, News, Summer Fun Guide
Level Up: Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge to Expand with Second Jonesboro Location
Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge is expanding its footprint in Jonesboro with a second location created for walk-in players.
19 hours ago in Community, Education, Health & Wellness, News
Jonesboro Students Get Hands-On Experience with Medical Robotics at St. Bernards
"Getting some visual and hands-on experience with a medical robot, with us being such a big medical town, is, I think, really important."
20 hours ago in Education, News
16th Annual Create@State Celebrates Student Research
More than 200 students at Arkansas State University participated in the 16th annual Create@State Student Research and Creativity Symposium.
21 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Crash on Highland in Jonesboro Results in Fatality
The Jonesboro Police Department said a crash on Wednesday night resulted in a death.
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