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Kim Kardashian makes her Broadway producing debut with the criminal justice play ‘The Fear of 13’

Kim Kardashian is adding to her resume the title of Broadway producer. The reality TV star and entrepreneur has signed on to help produce the play "The Fear of 13," about the true story of Nick Yarris, a man who spent more than two decades on death row for a murder he insists he did not commit.

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Jonesboro Human Development Center to Host Community Yard Sale and Craft Fair

"This is a great opportunity to get the community out onto our facility, to see the things we do, and to make a little money for our employees as well."

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Jonesboro Woman Accused of Stabbing Man in the Neck During Fight

A Jonesboro woman is facing a felony domestic battery charge after police said a fight over the weekend left a man with a stab wound to the neck.

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A-State’s College of Education and Behavioral Science Names Top Graduates for 2025-26

The departmental awards are presented to the graduate in each degree program who has most excelled in scholarship, leadership and service to the department.

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Arkansas State Police Say Don’t Risk it on 4/20: Drive High or Get a DWI

On “4/20” — a day associated with marijuana — some might observe increased marijuana use. But no matter the day, the message is the same: If You Feel Different, You Drive Different. Drive High, Get A DWI.

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Jury Finds Paragould Man Guilty of 10 Counts of Distributing, Possessing, or Viewing Matter Depicting Sexually Explicit Conduct of a Child

A Paragould man was found guilty of 10 counts of distributing, possessing, or viewing matter depicting sexually explicit conduct of a child by a Greene County jury.

1 week ago in National

Swalwell exits California governor’s race after assault allegations as rivals seek his supporters

Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell's abrupt exit from the race for California governor left his rivals scrambling to lock down his former supporters in a crowded contest with no clear leader, injecting more turmoil into the campaign to lead the nation's most populous state.

1 week ago in Sports, Trending

Rory McIlroy goes back-to-back at the Masters to join Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo and Tiger Woods

Rory McIlroy is the Masters champion again, this time without falling to his knees on the 18th green and sobbing over finally achieving his lifelong dream.

1 week ago in Sports

NBA play-in games are set: Heat-Hornets, Magic-76ers, Suns-Blazers, Clippers-Warriors

The play-in tournament field is set, and just like that the postseason has arrived in the NBA. First up: an elimination game in Charlotte. The ninth-place Hornets will take on the 10th-place Miami Heat on Tuesday night (7:30 p.m. Eastern) in a win-or-go-home game to open the play-in tournament.

1 week ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

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Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI

Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.

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Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’

If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.

1 week ago in Features, Trending

Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity

Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.

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Craighead County Issues Burn Ban Due to Increased Fire Hazard

The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning until further notice.

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Nettleton High School EAST Students to Host 10th Touch a Truck Event

"The vehicles themselves, the children are able to touch them. They get to learn about them, go inside them, depending on what it is, and really just enjoy it," said NHS EAST student Avery Sample.

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Ollie’s Announces Openings in Jonesboro and Paragould

A grand opening celebration has been set for Ollie's locations in Jonesboro and Paragould for April 22 at 9 a.m.

Red Wolves Salvage Finale, Show Fight Against No. 11 Coastal Carolina

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Red Wolves Salvage Finale, Show Fight Against No. 11 Coastal Carolina

Five-run fifth inning powers Arkansas State past nationally ranked Chanticleers after two late-game losses

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Winners of Porchlight Film Festival Hosted in Downtown Jonesboro Announced

The winners of the Porchlight Film Festival were announced during a ceremony Sunday that concluded the three-day celebration of all things movies.

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Salary policy up for second reading at Quorum Court meeting

A private club permit application is also on Monday night's agenda

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Beautiful Saturday contributes to successful events

Several fun events were held on Saturday across the area

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Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list

Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.

1 day ago in Entertainment

South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS

South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

1 day ago in Trending, World

Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats

John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.