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2 weeks ago in National
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.
Arkansas State Baseball Signs Three Recruits to 2026 Signing Class
Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced the signing of three players for the 2027 season.
NEAt Little Merry Market to raise funds for TAPS
The NEAt Crafting Guild is hosting the first ever NEAt Little Merry Market, benefiting The Arkansas Pet Savers (TAPS).
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority cluster retreat meets this weekend at Red Wolf Convention Center
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be hosting its Arkansas Cluster Service project on Friday, benefiting the Hope House/SURE Foundation in Jonesboro.
A-State baseball’s Chase Richter to return for 2025-26 season
Arkansas State head baseball coach Mike Silva announced the return of left-handed pitcher Chase Richter for the 2025-26 season.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision
Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’
Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in his adaptation of Anne Rice's "Cry to Heaven," his production company said Wednesday. The film, which Ford is writing, directing and producing, will mark the acting debut of the superstar singer.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Court denies Rapper Tory Lanez’s appeal of his conviction in Megan Thee Stallion shooting
A California court on Wednesday denied rapper Tory Lanez's appeal of his guilty verdict on charges he fired a gun at Megan Thee Stallion.
2 weeks ago in National
US Mint in Philadelphia presses final pennies as the 1-cent coin gets canceled
The U.S. Mint on Wednesday ended production of the penny, a change made to save money and because the 1-cent coin that could once buy a snack or a piece of candy had become increasingly irrelevant.
2 weeks ago in National
Epstein email says Trump ‘knew about the girls’ as White House calls its release a Democratic smear
Jeffrey Epstein wrote in a 2019 email to a journalist that Donald Trump "knew about the girls," according to documents made public Wednesday, but what he knew — and whether it pertained to the sex offender's crimes — is unclear.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
This gift guide for movie lovers ranges from candles and pj’s to books for babies and adults
If you think gifts for movie lovers begin and end with Blu-Rays and cineplex gift cards, think again. There's lots of ways to get creative (and impress) the film fan in your life.
2 weeks ago in Sports
NCAA puts Michigan State football on 3 years of probation for recruiting violations under Mel Tucker
The NCAA put Michigan State's football program on three years of probation and penalized the school $30,000 plus 1.5% of the team's budget after agreeing former staff members under coach Mel Tucker broke rules regarding recruiting inducements and benefits, communication and unofficial visit expenses.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner seals semifinal spot at ATP Finals with win over Alexander Zverev
Defending champion Jannik Sinner sealed a semifinal spot at the ATP Finals with a 6-4, 6-3 victory over Alexander Zverev before his home fans on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Singer Akon arrested near Atlanta for missing court over suspended license
Hip-hop artist Akon was arrested last week in suburban Atlanta after he didn't show up in court to face a ticket for driving with a suspended license.
2 weeks ago in National
Adelita Grijalva sworn in as the House’s newest member, paving the way for an Epstein files vote
Democrat Adelita Grijalva was sworn in as the newest member of Congress on Wednesday, more than seven weeks after she won a special election in Arizona to fill the House seat last held by her late father.
Affidavit: Man pulls gun on victim, threatens to kill her after seeing text from ex-husband
A man is facing multiple charges after police said he attacked a victim, injured her, and threatened to kill her, himself, and officers.
Harrisburg man accused of leading officers on high-speed chase in Jonesboro
A Harrisburg man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he led officers on a high-speed chase in Jonesboro.
A-State volleyball adds 3 signees to 2026 roster
Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig announced the addition of three signees to the 2026 roster on Wednesday.
