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3 days ago in Entertainment
All I want for Christmas is the Olympics. Mariah Carey to perform at Milan Cortina opening ceremony
Mariah Carey is going to add some American pop-star pedigree to the opening ceremony for the upcoming Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
3 days ago in Lifestyle
Older adults may struggle to learn a new language but classes are a worthwhile exercise
A large study published by the science journal Nature Aging in November suggests that speaking multiple languages protects against more rapid brain aging, and that the effect increases with the number of languages.
3 days ago in Sports
Patrick Mahomes suffers a torn ACL and Chiefs say he’s considering surgical options
Patrick Mahomes tore the ACL in his left knee while trying to keep the Kansas City Chiefs' postseason hopes alive in the waning seconds of a 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, and the two-time MVP quarterback was considering surgical options.
3 days ago in Sports
Packers star pass rusher Micah Parsons feared to have torn ACL, AP source says
Micah Parsons is believed to have suffered a torn ACL in his left knee, a person with knowledge of the All-Pro pass rusher's injury told The Associated Press on Sunday.
New shelters to be installed at JET bus stops across Jonesboro
Work will begin soon on 45 new bus shelters.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner, son of a comedy giant who became one in turn, dies at 78
Rob Reiner, the son of a comedy giant who became one himself as one of the preeminent filmmakers of his generation with movies such as "The Princess Bride," "When Harry Met Sally …" and "This Is Spinal Tap," has died. He was 78.
3 days ago in World
Australia to tighten gun laws after Bondi Beach Hanukkah massacre
Australian leaders promised Monday to immediately overhaul already-tough gun control laws after a mass shooting targeted a Hanukkah celebration on Sydney's Bondi Beach.
Crawford: Farm Aid Helps, But Long-Term Fixes Needed
Congressman Rick Crawford cautioned this week that the funding is only a partial solution to deeper challenges in the agricultural economy
A-State Falls in Final Minute at Rice
A-State held the lead with one minute remaining at Rice but a late burst of offense from the opposition resulted in a 77-76 defeat
Wreaths Across America Honors Veterans at Pine Log Cemetery
Veterans were remembered, honored and their legacies preserved Saturday during the annual Wreaths Across America ceremony
A-State Celebrates 2,335 Graduates
Arkansas State University welcomed a new class of alumni on Saturday during the Fall Commencement exercises
Central donates big wish contribution
The dealership made a $45,000 contribution to Make A Wish at the Christmas at the Park attraction Friday night
Jonesboro felon arrested after drugs and firearms found in search following violent dispute
Tobias Jerrell Williams is being held on multiple charges with a $250,000 cash/surety bond.
King Charles III says his cancer treatment is being reduced as he promotes benefits of screening
King Charles III said Friday that early diagnosis and treatment will allow doctors to reduce his cancer treatment in the new year as he encouraged others to take advantage of screening programs that can detect the disease early when it is easiest to treat.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Sherrone Moore charged with stalking, home invasion after being fired as Michigan football coach
Fired University of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore "barged his way" into the apartment of a woman with whom he had been having an affair and threatened to kill himself after she reported the relationship to the school and he lost his job, prosecutors said Friday.
Duck Classic concludes with record amount raised for NEA Baptist Charitable Foundation
This year's event raised $885,000 which will be used to support local programs.
Jonesboro man sentenced to 15 years in federal prison
Arthur Ray Osborne was convicted for his role in a conspiracy to distribute 500 grams or more of methamphetamine.
Robin Myers to serve as ASU System interim president
The ASU System Board of Trustees appointed Dr. Robin Myers as its interim president during its December meeting.
ASU System Board of Trustees approves various projects for A-State campus
The ASU System Board of Trustees on Friday approved several construction and improvement projects for the A-State campus.
6 days ago in World
Iran arrests Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, supporters say
Iran has arrested Nobel Peace Prize laureate Narges Mohammadi, her supporters said Friday. A foundation in her name said she was detained in Mashhad, some 680 kilometers (420 miles) northeast of the capital, Tehran, while attending a memorial for a human rights lawyer recently found dead under unclear circumstances.
