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3 weeks ago in National
Assata Shakur, a fugitive Black militant sought by the US since 1979, dies in Cuba
Assata Shakur, a Black liberation activist who was given political asylum in Cuba after her 1979 escape from a U.S. prison where she had been serving a life sentence for killing a police officer, has died, her daughter and the Cuban government said.
Red Wolf Boulevard Starbucks set to close
The Starbucks located on Red Wolf Boulevard is set to close at the end of the week, according to multiple reports.
Upcoming Halloween events in Craighead County
With October right around the corner, JRN has compiled a list of upcoming family-friendly Halloween events in Craighead County.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Tigers and Guardians tied atop AL Central with 3 games left
Detroit manager A.J. Hinch knows the Tigers' 4-2 win over Cleveland Thursday night counts as only one game in the standings. However, the victory gave the Tigers plenty of momentum going into the final series of the regular season.
3 weeks ago in Sports
AL East race between Yankees and Blue Jays comes down to final weekend of season
All even atop the AL East with three games to go. That means the division title will be determined this weekend by how the Toronto Blue Jays and New York Yankees handle a pair of also-rans.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Paul Thomas Anderson’s ‘One Battle After Another’ brings revolution to the (very) big screen
Paul Thomas Anderson spent about 20 years writing "One Battle After Another." After two decades, it's never felt more relevant.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Q&A: Mariah Carey enters ‘the era of me’ with her first album in 7 years
Seven years after her last album and 35 years into a powerhouse career, Mariah Carey continues her reign as the queen of pop and R&B with "Here for It All."
3 weeks ago in National
Hegseth abruptly summons top military commanders to a meeting in Virginia next week
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has summoned the military's top officers — hundreds of generals and admirals — to a base in northern Virginia for a sudden meeting next week, according to three people familiar with the matter.
3 weeks ago in World
Humberto becomes a hurricane in the Atlantic as Gabrielle moves away from the Azores
Hurricane Humberto formed in the Atlantic Ocean but is not currently threatening land as the former Hurricane Gabrielle moved away from the Azores on Friday, forecasters said.
3 weeks ago in National
Trump escalates retribution campaign with charges against Comey and threats against liberal groups
President Donald Trump's unprecedented retribution campaign against his perceived political enemies reached new heights as his Justice Department brought criminal charges against a longtime foe and he expanded his efforts to classify certain liberal groups as "domestic terrorist organizations."
A-State to celebrate Disability Awareness Month with events and art exhibit
Arkansas State University will recognize Disability Awareness Month in October with a series of events hosted by the Department of Access and Accommodation Services.
Parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies Magnet Elementary School celebrates school improvement
Excitement filled the air Thursday morning as Jonesboro Public Schools held a special parade for Health, Wellness and Environmental Studies (HWES) Magnet Elementary School for earning a high rating in education quality.
Craighead County Veterans Treatment Court celebrates graduation milestone
The Craighead County Veterans Treatment Court celebrated two milestones on Thursday: graduating its largest class to date with six participants and honoring two graduates who completed the program in record time.
Jonesboro Fire Department boosts emergency response with in-house EMT training program
The Jonesboro Fire Department is making sure its firefighters are also able to provide immediate care during an emergency through a training program.
JFD says structure fire last week was ‘act of arson’
The Jonesboro Fire Department said that a structure fire last week was an act of arson.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Ryder Cup: How to watch, what’s at stake, betting odds
The Ryder Cup has become everything golf typically is not. The slow-moving sport features relentless action from the opening tee shot at 7:10 a.m. on Friday, Sept. 26, and it doesn't stop (except for darkness) until the United States or Europe gets enough points to win after the singles matches on Sunday afternoon.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Lice concerns rise as children return to school. Here’s what parents can do
Children have returned to school and are bringing home stories about the things they learned and the friends they made. But some parents are concerned they could also be bringing home a tiny nuisance — lice.
Neighborhood Cleanup for October scheduled
The Neighborhood Cleanup for October has been scheduled.
RESTORE Hub to host Transition Symposium for special educators
The RESTORE Hub at Arkansas State University will host a Transition Symposium for Arkansas special education educators in October.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Guardians’ David Fry hospitalized after being hit in face by pitch during crucial win over Tigers
For a frightening moment, the AL Central race hardly mattered. Guardians designated hitter David Fry was expected to be hospitalized overnight after he was hit in the face by a pitch from Detroit's Tarik Skubal in the sixth inning of Cleveland's 5-2 win over the Tigers on Tuesday night, a victory that deadlocked the division.
