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Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.

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Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’

Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.

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‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means

Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.

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Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.

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Two Jonesboro Sex Offenders Face Separate Felony Charges for Reporting Failures

Two Jonesboro sex offenders are behind bars after police said they each failed to comply with reporting requirements in two separate cases.

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Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags for Juneteenth

The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition on Friday in recognition of Juneteenth.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal

Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.

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Text Message Dispute Leads to Jonesboro Fight, Teen Arrested on Multiple Charges

Participants in the altercation used a group text message to arrange the fight and shared a location pin directing individuals to the meeting location.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around

Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.

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Repeat Offender Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Jonesboro, Given $150K Bond

A Jonesboro man is behind bars on a felony aggravated assault charge after police said he attacked a woman during an argument that left the victim unable to breathe.

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KASU Radio to Host Juneteenth Celebration June 17 with ‘We Shall Overcome’ Exhibit

This event is being held in conjunction with the KLEK-FM Juneteenth Celebration in Jonesboro and is free and open to the public.

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Jonesboro Pets of the Week // June 15

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week"

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Donations for Seniors Being Collected at Jonesboro Library

Donations for seniors are being collected at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

4 weeks ago in Sports

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

4 weeks ago in World

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.

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Researcher to Speak to Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club

A research agronomist will be speaking to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club at its upcoming Tuesday meeting.

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Jonesboro Woman Killed in Rollover Crash on U.S. 63 in Sharp County

A Jonesboro woman lost her life Tuesday evening following a single-vehicle rollover accident in a rural area of Sharp County.

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The Jonesboro Right Now Father’s Day Gallery 2026, presented by Ron’s Catfish

One lucky entry to the Father's Day Gallery will receive a $100 gift card to Ron's Catfish!

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Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

2 days ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

2 days ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.