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1 week ago in Sports
Dodgers advance to NLCS, beat Phillies 2-1 on Kerkering’s 11th-inning error
The Philadelphia Phillies and Los Angeles Dodgers didn't blink as the pressure built, inning after scoreless inning. Both teams pushed a single run across, forcing extra innings. Then came one of postseason baseball's craziest endings.
1 week ago in World
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation, winning recognition as a woman "who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness."
1 week ago in National
National Guard set to patrol Memphis but blocked in Illinois for 2 weeks
National Guard troops were expected Friday to begin patrolling in Memphis, a day after a federal judge in Illinois blocked the deployment of troops in the Chicago area for at least two weeks.
1 week ago in National
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, Loyola Chicago’s beloved chaplain, dies at 106
Sister Jean Dolores Schmidt, the chaplain for the men's basketball team at Loyola Chicago who became a beloved international celebrity during the school's fairy-tale run to the Final Four of the NCAA Tournament in 2018, has died, the university announced Thursday night. She was 106.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out Thursday by a federal judge who said the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar's dis track "Not Like Us" were opinion.
Sanders allocates more funding for April storms, flooding relief
Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed an executive order authorizing more disaster relief funding in response to April's severe storms and flooding.
1 week ago in Sports
Dominance of the Las Vegas Aces threatens to make short work of WNBA’s expanded finals
The Las Vegas Aces are in position to make short work of the WNBA's expanded playoff schedule. A'ja Wilson's turnaround jumper with 0.3 seconds remaining lifted the Aces over the Phoenix Mercury for a thrilling 90-88 win on Wednesday night. It also gave Las Vegas a 3-0 lead in the first best-of-seven WNBA Finals in league history.
1 week ago in Entertainment
‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027
Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.
A-State announces renewals for 2026 season tickets
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced Thursday the opening of baseball season ticket renewals for the 2026 season.
1 week ago in National
Troops will miss paychecks next week without action on the government shutdown
The nation's third shutdown in 12 years is once again raising anxiety levels among service members and their families because those in uniform are working without pay.
1 week ago in Music
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Common’s journey from Bulls ball boy to NBA theme song composer
"Basketball has a soul to it," said Common, a three-time Grammy winner, who has also won an Emmy and Oscar. "It's nostalgic but forward. The rhythm, the harmony, the movement, the teamwork, the star player. We wanted to capture all that in sound."
Jonesboro roads to be reduced to one lane for Pink Warrior 5K
Roads in Jonesboro will be temporarily reduced to one lane on Saturday for the St. Bernards Foundation Pink Warrior 5K Walk/Run.
A-State’s College of Veterinary Medicine to host topping off ceremony
The anticipated opening of A-State College of Veterinary Medicine is less than a year away, so the university will be hosting a topping off ceremony next week to celebrate.
A-State Trombone Studio to present holiday concert at Jonesboro library
Members of the Arkansas State University Trombone Studio will perform a holiday concert in December at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library as part of its 2025 Library Concert Series.
NEA Walk to End Alzheimer’s set for next weekend in Jonesboro
The 2025 Northeast Arkansas Walk to End Alzheimer's is set for next weekend on the Arkansas State University campus.
1 week ago in Sports
Tigers rally to beat Mariners 9-3 and force decisive Game 5 in AL Division Series
Riley Greene and Javier Báez homered in a four-run sixth inning and the Detroit Tigers kept their season alive with a 9-3 win over the Seattle Mariners on Wednesday in Game 4 of the American League Division Series.
1 week ago in Sports
Cubs use 4-run 1st inning to top the Brewers 4-3 and avoid NL Division Series sweep
Pete Crow-Armstrong hit a tiebreaking two-run single and the Chicago Cubs avoided a sweep by holding off the Milwaukee Brewers for a 4-3 victory in Game 3 of their NL Division Series on Wednesday.
1 week ago in Sports
Blue Jays beat Yankees 5-2 in Game 4 to reach first ALCS since 2016
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and George Springer each drove in a run, and eight Toronto pitchers shut down the Yankees in a 5-2 victory that sent the Blue Jays to the American League Championship Series for the first time in nine years.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny’s music streams soar since 2026 Super Bowl halftime show news
Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny's music catalog has seen a jump in streams since his 2026 Super Bowl halftime performance was announced.
