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Five A-State Athletes to Compete at USATF U20 Outdoor Championships
Five Arkansas State track and field athletes have declared for competition at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships.
Jonesboro Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Shooting Wife During Domestic Dispute
Leroy Starks, 66, pleaded guilty to first-degree battery - use of a firearm, a Class B felony. This follows a March guilty plea for possession of a firearm by certain persons within the same case.
5 days ago in Sports
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season
Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
5 days ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90
Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’
Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.
5 days ago in Entertainment
‘Obsession’ is a sensation. Everyone, including Curry Barker, is trying to figure out what it means
Days before "Obsession" opened in theaters, its 26-year-old director, Curry Barker, made a bet with his manager and agent. They said if the movie opened above $20 million, they would all get tattoos.
5 days ago in National
Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion
The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.
Two Jonesboro Sex Offenders Face Separate Felony Charges for Reporting Failures
Two Jonesboro sex offenders are behind bars after police said they each failed to comply with reporting requirements in two separate cases.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display U.S. Flags for Juneteenth
The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition on Friday in recognition of Juneteenth.
6 days ago in Entertainment
Fox to buy streaming pioneer Roku in a $22 billion deal
Fox Corp. has agreed to buy the streaming pioneer Roku in a cash-and-stock deal valued at approximately $22 billion, including debt.
Text Message Dispute Leads to Jonesboro Fight, Teen Arrested on Multiple Charges
Participants in the altercation used a group text message to arrange the fight and shared a location pin directing individuals to the meeting location.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut
So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
Repeat Offender Arrested for Aggravated Assault in Jonesboro, Given $150K Bond
A Jonesboro man is behind bars on a felony aggravated assault charge after police said he attacked a woman during an argument that left the victim unable to breathe.
KASU Radio to Host Juneteenth Celebration June 17 with ‘We Shall Overcome’ Exhibit
This event is being held in conjunction with the KLEK-FM Juneteenth Celebration in Jonesboro and is free and open to the public.
Jonesboro Pets of the Week // June 15
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week"
Donations for Seniors Being Collected at Jonesboro Library
Donations for seniors are being collected at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
6 days ago in Sports
The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history
By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.
