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4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘KPop Demon Hunters’ is officially eligible for the Oscars
"KPop Demon Hunters" is one step closer to another golden moment: The Oscars. The Netflix phenomenon is among 35 films features eligible for the animated feature film category at the 98th Academy Awards.
4 weeks ago in National
A federal judge blocked Trump’s National Guard deployment to DC but troops aren’t leaving just yet
A federal judge on Thursday ordered President Donald Trump to end the deployment of National Guard troops to the nation's capital. But the ruling is unlikely to be the final word by the courts, the president or local leaders in the contentious duel over the federal district.
Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s Red Kettle Campaign begins
Bells began ringing around Northeast Arkansas on Friday as the Salvation Army of Jonesboro kicked off its Red Kettle Campaign.
College of Agriculture’s Riceland Scholars Program launches in Jonesboro
Program provides opportunities for students to be exposed to educational, real-world challenges.
Valley View High School expansion to include new agriculture shop and dedicated storm shelter
Construction is ahead of schedule for the Jonesboro school.
Fill the Food Bank surpasses goal, collects food and money equal to 535,473 meals!
The 2025 Fill the Food Bank collected food and money, the equivalent of 535,473 meals. The goal was 350,000 meals.
Giving Guide 2025: Holiday donation drives across Jonesboro
A guide to charitable giving and donation drives throughout Jonesboro.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Fugees rapper Pras Michel sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal donations to Obama campaign
Grammy-winning rapper Prakazrel "Pras" Michel of the Fugees was sentenced on Thursday to 14 years in prison for a case in which he was convicted of illegally funneling millions of dollars in foreign contributions to former President Barack Obama's 2012 reelection campaign.
4 weeks ago in Sports
NBA sees highest opening-month viewership in more than decade, record social media engagement
National NBA games being shown on NBC/Peacock, Amazon Prime Video or ESPN have drawn more than 60 million viewers through the first month of the regular season, the league announced Thursday, noting that is the highest opening total in 15 years.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
Mexico’s bullied pageant contestant gets payback by capturing Miss Universe crown
Fátima Bosch Fernández of Mexico was crowned Miss Universe 2025 on Friday, a dramatic victory for a 25-year-old at the center of the turbulent 74th staging of the popular beauty pageant in Bangkok who stood up to public bullying from one of the hosts.
4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Milan Cortina Olympic mountains are wintry white after 1st big snowstorm of the season
The mountains that will host the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics have been hit with their first significant snowstorm of the season.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Texans get 8 sacks and Bullock forces 3 turnovers in Houston’s 23-19 win over Bills
Buffalo's Josh Allen was harassed by Houston's defense all night Thursday and it was no different on his last play of the game. "Our d-line was getting to him and made him make that bad decision at the end and he threw the ball right to me," Houston safety Calen Bullock said.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63
Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most influential British rock bands of the past four decades, has died. He was 63.
4 weeks ago in World
European leaders assure Ukraine of their support after US peace plan leaves them sidelined
The leaders of Germany, France and the United Kingdom spoke by phone Friday with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, assuring him of their continued support amid the war with Russia as European officials scrambled to respond to U.S. peace proposals that apparently caught them unawares.
Christmas Guide 2025: Holiday events across Jonesboro
A guide to holiday events in Craighead County.
A-State Football Dealt Setback Versus Ragin’ Cajuns, 34-30
A-State reached the Louisiana two yard-line with less than five seconds remaining but fell short on the final play
Temple Grandin pleads for change at local conference
The celebrated author-speaker and animal-science visionary who has been called "the most famous person with autism" believes "We need the skills of people who think differently"
4 weeks ago in National
Respect and remembrance for Cheney from Bush, Biden and past vice presidents as Trump is excluded
They gathered at the Washington National Cathedral on Thursday — former presidents, vice presidents, sworn political foes and newfound friends — in a show of respect and remembrance for Dick Cheney, the consequential and polarizing vice president who became an acidic scold of President Donald Trump.
Santa’s Cabin Experience coming to Jonesboro this season
Holiday experience supports foster children in Poinsett and Craighead counties.
Jonesboro professor receives grant to study zoo reptiles
A-State's Dr. Lori Neuman-Lee has received a $605,140 grant and will partner with zoos across the country.
