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Investigation at Paragould Child Care Facility Leads to Felony Battery Charge for Rector Woman

A Rector woman is facing a felony battery charge following an investigation into an incident at a local child care facility.

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Paragould Man Facing Felony Charges After Forced Entry, Alleged Assault

A Paragould man is facing multiple charges, including a Class Y felony, following an alleged burglary and assault on July 26.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Comic-Con 2026: David Jonsson is new Black Panther, Ryan Gosling joins Marvel as Ghost Rider

Marvel Studios used its Comic-Con International presentation Saturday to announce David Jonsson as the new Black Panther — the son of Chadwick Boseman's T'Challa — and reveal that Ryan Gosling will be playing Ghost Rider, both in films set for release in 2028.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Marlins snap franchise-worst 12-game skid with walk-off win over Phillies

Clayton McCullough breathed a sigh of relief. The Marlins finally won a game. Miami overcame two-run, ninth-inning deficit in the ninth on Monday to beat division-rival Philadelphia 8-7 and snap a 12-game losing streak — the longest such stretch in franchise history.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Rangers put themselves in good position as only AL West team with a winning record

The Texas Rangers have put themselves in a good position in the AL West just by having a winning record. Texas (54-52) is the only team in the division not under .500 with about one-third of the regular season remaining, and now less than a week before next Monday's trade deadline.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Do you toss food once the date on the label has passed? Experts say that’s often a waste

If you've ever tossed out a carton of milk or a container of yogurt solely because the date on the packaging had passed, you're not alone. Many people throw away food simply because of the date printed on the label. But often it is still perfectly edible, according to experts.

4 weeks ago in World

A magnitude 7.1 earthquake shakes part of southern Japan but no tsunami detected

An earthquake registering a magnitude of 7.1 shook Kumamoto on Japan's southern main island of Kyushu late Tuesday afternoon, causing damage and injuries, officials said.

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Jonesboro Public Library to Host Back-to-School Programs

The events will provide opportunities for students to connect with friends, enjoy activities, and get excited for the upcoming school year.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Savannah Guthrie makes an emotional plea to her mother’s kidnappers

"Today" show host Savannah Guthrie says in a new video that her family is living an unending nightmare nearly six months after her mother's disappearance and pleads with her kidnappers: "Tell us where to look for her."

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Jonesboro Trio Arrested in Theft and Destruction of Vehicle

Three individuals face felony theft charges after police said they towed a disabled vehicle to a Jonesboro business parking lot and sold it to a recycling center, where it was crushed before police could recover it.

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Former Jonesboro Puppy Mill Owner Arrested Again in Theft Case

A former Jonesboro puppy mill owner who is serving probation on a felony charge is behind bars again, facing a misdemeanor theft charge.

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Jonesboro Man Held on $100K Bond After Gunshot Fired Outside Midnight Rodeo

A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he fired a shot from a moving vehicle while leaving a local nightclub.

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Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux Announces Hiring for Jonesboro Location

The new restaurant, located at 2809 East Highland Drive, is expected to open in early September and will create approximately 85 new jobs.

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JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Dale and Augie

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

Male U.S. Navy service member in camouflage uniform standing on an airfield with jets in the background, name tag McDonald visible.

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Jonesboro Sailor Supports U.S. Navy Fighter Jet Mission

“The lessons I learned in my hometown, such as work ethic, ability to improvise and how to be an adult, allowed me to succeed as a young sailor in the Navy living on my own for the first time." – Seaman Stuart McDonald

4 weeks ago in Sports

Tadej Pogacar confirms status as a cycling great with record-equaling fifth Tour de France title

Tadej Pogacar confirmed his status as one of cycling's all-time greats after winning a record-equaling fifth Tour de France title in emphatic style. Daring mountain attacks from deep, multiple stage wins and an ice-cool temperament all helped the 27-year-old Slovenian seal his victory on Sunday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

‘The Odyssey’ earns $87M in its second weekend, Christopher Nolan’s best second weekend yet

"The Odyssey" continued to exert a mighty hold on moviegoers in its second weekend in North American theaters, with $87 million in ticket sales, according to studio estimates Sunday.

4 weeks ago in National

Traffic to start flowing Monday across new bridge between Canada and US

Traffic is set to start flowing Monday across a new bridge over the Detroit River that will serve as a critical route for trade, jobs and tourism between Canada and the U.S.

4 weeks ago in World

France says monster fire that forced 220,000 people to flee has stopped growing

Fire crews and planes wrestled Monday to bring a monster wildfire under control in southwest France before a forecast jump in temperatures complicates the massive firefighting effort against a blaze that has burned an area four times the size of Paris.

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ASP Releases Names of Victims in Fatal Weekend Wreck in Bono

Arkansas State Police have released the names of the victims in Saturday's fatal wreck in Bono.

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Fall books: Fiction takes the spotlight in bookstores during the midterm season

Midterm election news will fill the headlines this fall, but, among book buyers, fiction will likely have top billing.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Prince Harry and Meghan are returning to the UK with their children

Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan, have decided to return to the United Kingdom for an extended stay starting this fall, but they won't resume their roles as working members of the royal family, The Associated Press learned Wednesday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

After losing a friend and writing ‘Say So,’ Dan + Shay are back with the autobiographical ‘Young’

The lead single from Grammy Award-winning duo Dan + Shay's forthcoming album "Young" is a hard pivot from the wedding songs that make up so much of the country pair's discography.

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Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says

Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77

Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.