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Janet and Starla Pets of the week

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Pets of the Week – Feb. 16

JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature “Pets of the Week."

4 weeks ago in World

Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Powered by women, ‘Wuthering Heights’ digs up $34.8 million at the box office for a No. 1 debut

Emerald Fennell's bold reimagining of "Wuthering Heights" brought crowds of women to movie theaters this weekend.

4 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Bold new US trio eyes Olympic figure skating gold while serving as role models for a new generation

The trio of U.S. women targeting Olympic figure skating gold Tuesday night are not the dainty ice princesses of yesteryear.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend

If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.

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Several club meetings scheduled at Jonesboro library

Several clubs are scheduled to meet at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library during February.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday

Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.

the 2025 Alphas and A.T.L.A.S. 5K

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Alphas & A.T.L.A.S. 5K Run & Walk for Autism to be held April 11 in Jonesboro

The 5K aims to raise awareness for autism during Autism Acceptance Month.

Jonesboro Police investigate fatal train accident

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Jonesboro Police investigate fatal train accident

Police say a train struck a pedestrian near Ellis Lane and Prospect Road

Red Wolves Sweep Stony Brook

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A-State Baseball Sweeps Stony Brook

Three home runs in the seventh led to a 12-5 eight-inning win

Arkansas State (20-7, 11-3 SBC) was unable to rally late on the road at Marshall (22-6, 12-3 SBC) Saturday afternoon, falling 54-62

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A-State Women Falter in Huntington Against Marshall

Arkansas State was unable to rally late on the road at Marshall Saturday afternoon, falling 54-62

A-State Falls in Hard-Fought Contest Versus South Alabama

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A-State Men Fall Against South Alabama

Red Wolves battled into overtime against South Alabama for the second time this season before falling in a 92-88 decision

Dr. Carter G. Woodson

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A-State museum celebrates Black History Month’s origins

Dr. Gary Edwards will speak on the racial climate of the era and how African American communities in Arkansas reacted to the call to celebrate.

The F.W. Woolworth Lunch Counter, Greensboro, N.C.

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KASU to feature photography exhibit for Black History Month

Attendees can view photos, including Little Rock Central High School, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, and other heritage locations.

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Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas

The Wish-A-Thon is hosted by Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The exact total for this year's event is $544,198.84 and counting.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

4 weeks ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

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University of Arkansas Dean’s List includes Jonesboro students

The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.

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Oscars preview: Producers tease ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ and ‘Sinners’ celebrations

The producers behind the 98th Academy Awards have set out to celebrate not just the hit song "Golden" from "KPop Demon Hunters", but the cultural phenomenon of the film itself. That logic is why the only other nominated song that will get a moment on the broadcast is "I Lied to You," from "Sinners," a blockbuster hit and the most-nominated film of all time.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Music

Q&A: Shakira says she feels like she’s just getting started. A Rock Hall nomination begs to differ

Shakira is on her way to drop her son off at flag football practice. It's an ordinary experience for a mother who, in the not-so-recent past, has been at the center of some pretty extraordinary circumstances.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

3 days ago in Entertainment

‘Dancing with the Stars’ pro Mark Ballas leaps back to Broadway in ‘Chicago’

Mark Ballas is returning to Broadway in "Chicago" and the "Dancing with the Stars" pro will be reuniting with an old friend. Ballas, playing slippery lawyer Billy Flynn starting April 6, will share the stage with his Roxie, Whitney Leavitt, the "Secret Lives of Mormon Wives" star who was his dancing partner on "Dancing with the Stars" last year.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Multiple gunshots fired near Rihanna’s LA home and a woman is taken into custody

Los Angeles police took a woman into custody after she fired gunshots outside Rihanna 's gated home, according to authorities and news reports on Monday.