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1 week ago in World
Priscilla nears major hurricane status as new tropical storm forms in the Atlantic
Hurricane Priscilla neared Category 3 status on Tuesday in the Pacific as a new tropical storm formed in the Atlantic, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
1 week ago in National
National Guard members from Texas are in Illinois in Trump’s latest move to send troops to cities
National Guard members from Texas were at an Army Reserve center in Illinois on Tuesday, the most visible sign yet of the Trump administration's plan to send troops to the Chicago area despite a lawsuit and vigorous opposition from Democratic elected leaders.
1 week ago in Sports
NFL fines Jerry Jones $250,000 for obscene MetLife gesture he says was inadvertent
The NFL said Tuesday it has fined Jerry Jones $250,000 for an obscene gesture toward fans at MetLife Stadium that the Dallas owner said was "inadvertent" and intended for fans of the Cowboys, not the New York Jets.
1 week ago in Sports
Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40
When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward to on opening night this season, his answer was a subtle reminder that the 40-year-old version of the star forward is different than the player who entered the NHL two decades ago.
Downtown Jonesboro roads to be closed Wednesday
Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed on Wednesday for the Jonesboro High School homecoming parade.
ASP: 3 dead in Cross County plane crash, 2 from Jonesboro
Arkansas State Police confirmed that three people, two of whom were from Jonesboro, died in a plane crash in Cross County on Monday.
A-State launches Trailblazer Scholarship for high-achieving incoming freshmen
A new scholarship is enabling students to attend Arkansas State University tuition-free, eliminating financial barriers.
Craighead County road to temporarily close Wednesday
A Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.
Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation seeking parade participants
The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation is looking for participants for its 2025 Veterans Parade.
2 weeks ago in National
Attorney General Bondi faces Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.
Mutual Aid Fair coming to downtown Jonesboro
A few community members will come together this weekend to bring a Mutual Aid Fair to downtown Jonesboro.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day
It's the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Mistake-prone Chiefs blame themselves for crushing loss at Jaguars
Patrick Mahomes had an interception returned 99 yards for a touchdown and the Chiefs were flagged 13 times for 109 yards in a 31-28 loss to the Jaguars. Four of those penalties came in the final 1:45. The mounting mistakes proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth game, the fifth one of the NFL's Week 5 decided in the final 30 seconds.
2 weeks ago in World
Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology
John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research on the weird world of sub-atomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.
2 weeks ago in , Mark Rees – Owner, Rees Law Firm
Rees Law Firm breaks down steps in family law services
At Rees Law Firm, we provide services in criminal law, family law and personal injury. We're breaking down the steps involved in some of our family law services.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays
The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York's 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series. Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart
Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour.
2 weeks ago in World
Greta Thunberg is among flotilla activists deported from Israel. Others remain in prison
Israeli authorities said Monday they deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.
Affidavit: Man put gun to wife’s head, fired shot during assault in Jonesboro
A California man is being held in the Craighead County Detention Center on a $500,000 cash-only bond after police said he slammed his wife’s head into the ground and fired a handgun while she pushed it away from her.
