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2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Sinners,’ ‘Wicked: For Good,’ ‘KPop Demon Hunters’ advance in Oscars shortlists
Ryan Coogler's bluesy vampire thriller "Sinners," the big screen musical "Wicked: For Good" and the Netflix phenomenon "KPop Demon Hunters" are all a step closer to an Oscar nomination.
2 days ago in World
The US labels another Latin American cartel a terrorist group as the anti-drug war escalates
The Trump administration on Tuesday designated another Latin American drug cartel as a foreign terrorist organization, increasing financial pressure on its members and opening the door to potential military action against them.
2 days ago in Sports
FIFA slashes price of some World Cup tickets to $60 after global fan backlash
FIFA slashed the price of some World Cup tickets for teams' most loyal fans following a global backlash and some will get $60 seats for the final instead of being asked to pay $4,185.
Jonesboro Animal Services collecting dog food donations for community
The collection is part of the nationwide Operation Santa Paws which runs from Dec. 1 to 24.
Jonesboro Library hosts legal aid record sealing clinic
Registration is required to participate in this legal aid clinic.
2 days ago in World
Zelenskyy says proposals to end the war in Ukraine could be presented to Russia within days
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says proposals being negotiated with U.S. officials for a deal to end the fighting in Russia's nearly 4-year-old invasion of his country could be finalized within days, after which American envoys will present them to the Kremlin before possible further meetings in the U.S. next weekend.
2 days ago in Sports
Cooper Flagg becomes youngest player to score 42 points but laments Mavericks’ overtime loss to Jazz
Cooper Flagg scored the most points by an 18-year-old in NBA history, but he couldn't enjoy the accomplishment because it came in a loss. Flagg had 42 points — topping the previous mark of 37 set by LeBron James on Dec. 13, 2003 — in a 140-133 loss to the Utah Jazz on Monday night.
2 days ago in Sports
Aaron Rodgers and Steelers freeze out Dolphins, stay atop AFC North with 28-15 win
Aaron Rodgers passed for 224 yards and two touchdowns and Pittsburgh kept its grasp on the top spot in the AFC North with a clinical 28-15 victory over the Dolphins, who were eliminated from playoff contention.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘General Hospital’ star Anthony Geary of Luke and Laura fame dies at 78
Anthony Geary, who rose to fame in the 1970s and '80s as half the daytime TV super couple Luke and Laura on "General Hospital," has died. He was 78.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Prosecutors will charge Rob Reiner’s son Nick with 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner will be charged with two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents, Los Angeles County prosecutors said Tuesday.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Americans like artificial Christmas trees even though few are made in US and prices are up
Tariffs shone a twinkling light this year on fake Christmas trees — and the extent to which America depends on other countries for its plastic fir trees.
A-State stands second in Bubas Cup Race through fall semester
The Sun Belt Conference announced Monday updated standings for the 2025-26 Vic Bubas Cup, the league’s all-sports award.
3 days ago in National
Search for the Brown University shooter resumes as questions swirl about campus security
Authorities knocked on doors Monday searching for any video there might be of the Brown University gunman, who could be seen in grainy footage walking away from the weekend attack that killed two students and wounded nine others.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son Nick arrested after the director and his wife were found dead at their home
Rob Reiner's younger son, Nick Reiner, was in jail Monday after being booked for what investigators believe was the fatal stabbing of the director-actor and his wife at their Los Angeles home a day earlier, authorities said.
Pets of the Week – Dec. 15
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
Arkansas State Police investigating accidental shooting in Jonesboro
Arkansas State Police are investigating an accidental shooting that occurred in Jonesboro.
Fisher Street Community in Action preparing for Christmas toy giveaway
Donations for the giveaway are being accepted up until Dec. 18.
Who is the “The Dancing Man” of Jonesboro?
Ozzy Neil Rose has become known for his exuberant dancing down Jonesboro roadways.
3 days ago in Entertainment
‘Zootopia 2’ reclaims No. 1 spot at box office, grosses $1B worldwide
"Zootopia 2" regained the No. 1 spot at the domestic box office with $26.3 million in its third weekend of release, according to studio estimates Sunday, as The Walt Disney Co. animated sequel became the year's second film to gross $1 billion worldwide.
3 days ago in National
Authorities say they will release person of interest detained in Brown University shooting
A person of interest detained after a Brown University shooting that killed two students and injured nine will be released after law enforcement authorities determined there was no basis to keep the individual in custody, officials said Sunday night.
