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5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
The Chicks announce intimate ‘Taking the Long Way’ 20th Anniversary Tour. ‘This is our lives’
Call it a comeback, a crossover moment, or both. Twenty years ago, The Chicks released their blockbuster 2006 album "Taking the Long Way" — their first full-length after the country music industry turned their backs on them — and one of the biggest of their career.
5 days ago in Sports
Iga Swiatek improves career record at French Open to 42-3 as she reaches 3rd round
Iga Swiatek has improved her career record at the French Open to 42-3. The four-time champion eliminated 35th-ranked Sara Bejlek 6-2, 6-3 to reach the third round on Wednesday.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
The Blue Wave from tiny Curaçao is making World Cup history
Before the tournament even begins, Curaçao has already crafted a story like none other in World Cup history. A tiny island country — autonomous territory, if you prefer — of about 156,000 residents in the Caribbean is now the smallest, both in terms of population and land mass, to make it to soccer's biggest stage.
Jonesboro Pets of the Week // May 27
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week"
A-State’s HPMEC to Host Day Camp in June, Celebrating America’s 250th Anniversary
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States, the Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center will host a day camp in mid-June.
6 days ago in Entertainment
What tastes like a Korean pancake and is purple all over? An Oreo inspired by K-pop group BTS
Oreo is teaming up with K-pop supergroup BTS for a bit of marketing dynamite that capitalizes on consumers' growing interest in global flavors.
6 days ago in World
Exceptionally early heat wave shatters records and brings deaths in Europe
The United Kingdom smashed a century-old temperature record for the second time in 24 hours on Tuesday as a spring heat wave continued to scorch parts of Western Europe, triggering government warnings about risks to life.
A-State Chancellor Todd Shields to be Next ASU System President
Arkansas State University Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields will be the next ASU System President.
ASPSF Names Jonesboro Resident Volunteer of the Month
Since beginning her volunteer journey in January 2025, Jennifer Salo has quickly made an impact by supporting single parents as they pursue higher education and build brighter futures.
The Billion-Dollar Ripple: How an Industrial Boom is Reshaping Northeast Arkansas
The industrial landscape of Northeast Arkansas is rapidly evolving as billions of dollars in advanced manufacturing investments ripple into neighboring communities.
Arkansas Free Fishing Weekend is June 12-14, Family Fishing Derbies are June 13
Anyone may fish in Arkansas without a fishing license or trout stamp from noon, Friday, June 12, through midnight Sunday night, June 14.
6 days ago in Sports
Knicks fans forget about the bad times and savor a record run to their first NBA Finals since 1999
Minutes after the Knicks finished their four-game sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference finals, the DJ at Radio City Music Hall played Prince's "1999." That was the last time the Knicks had reached the NBA Finals.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Scripps National Spelling Bee guide: How to watch, who the notable spellers are, rules and prizes
The best young spellers in the English language are competing at the Scripps National Spelling Bee this week, continuing a more than century-old tradition. The three-day competition began Tuesday and concludes Thursday night.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
6 days ago in Sports
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.
Crawford Discusses Iran, Fuel Prices and Farm Bill During District Visit
Arkansas congressman says farmers need certainty as House recess sends lawmakers home until June 8
Monette to get Long-Awaited Traffic Light
Light goes up at Highway 18/139 intersection by Summer 2027
Glow-in-the-Dark Events for Teens Scheduled in Early June at Jonesboro Library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events set for early June exclusively for teens, with a glow-in-the-dark twist.
Jonesboro’s June Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled
The City of Jonesboro announced the date of June's Neighborhood Cleanup.
