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3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Good game, bad dunk contest. The highs and lows of an eventful NBA All-Star weekend
If you still didn't like the NBA's newest All-Star Game format, you probably just don't like All-Star games. That seemed to be the sports sphere's consensus after the U.S.-against-the-world, round-robin tournament Sunday produced three thrilling mini-games and several impressive individual performances.
Several club meetings scheduled at Jonesboro library
Several clubs are scheduled to meet at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library during February.
4 days ago in National, Trending
Presidents Day 2026: Here’s what’s open and closed on the holiday
Government offices, the stock market and schools are closed Monday in observance of Presidents Day, but most big retailers are open. When in doubt, call ahead or look up more specific schedules online for stores in your neighborhood.
Alphas & A.T.L.A.S. 5K Run & Walk for Autism to be held April 11 in Jonesboro
The 5K aims to raise awareness for autism during Autism Acceptance Month.
Jonesboro Police investigate fatal train accident
Police say a train struck a pedestrian near Ellis Lane and Prospect Road
A-State Women Falter in Huntington Against Marshall
Arkansas State was unable to rally late on the road at Marshall Saturday afternoon, falling 54-62
A-State Men Fall Against South Alabama
Red Wolves battled into overtime against South Alabama for the second time this season before falling in a 92-88 decision
A-State museum celebrates Black History Month’s origins
Dr. Gary Edwards will speak on the racial climate of the era and how African American communities in Arkansas reacted to the call to celebrate.
KASU to feature photography exhibit for Black History Month
Attendees can view photos, including Little Rock Central High School, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, and other heritage locations.
Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas
The Wish-A-Thon is hosted by Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The exact total for this year's event is $544,198.84 and counting.
6 days ago in Sports
Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run
Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.
6 days ago in Sports
A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award
Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.
6 days ago in Entertainment, Sports
Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament
Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.
6 days ago in Entertainment
After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead
Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.
University of Arkansas Dean’s List includes Jonesboro students
The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.
A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition
When Makenzie “Kenzi” Cutler was considering how to approach her semester class project, a documentary, she began thinking beyond the classroom and set her sights on the Amazon jungle.
Cybersecurity tips to protect against scams from Jonesboro banks
Jonesboro banks are warning against various scams as scam tactics evolve.
6 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record
Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.
Multiple workshops planned in February at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.
