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2 weeks ago in Entertainment
John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival
John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.
$150K Bond Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Ramming Vehicle, Fleeing Police
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he rammed another person’s vehicle during a disturbance and subsequently fled from officers at high speeds.
Osceola Woman Accused of Stabbing Victim in Jonesboro, Fleeing to Another State
An Osceola woman faces a domestic battery charge after Jonesboro police said she stabbed a victim and fled to another state after the incident.
Jonesboro Community Development Block Grant Plan Available for Public Review and Comment
As part of the plan, Jonesboro is seeking approximately $717,683 in funding assistance from HUD through the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program.
Staff Members at A-State Honored for Retirement and Years of Service
Staff members at Arkansas State University were honored for their retirement and milestone accomplishments during the annual Distinguished Performance Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony.
Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass Come to Bluegrass Monday Stage
Cutter & Cash and the Kentucky Grass will perform traditional bluegrass and acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks selected to sing the national anthem at the Indianapolis 500
Grammy-nominated Jordin Sparks will sing the national anthem at next week's Indianapolis 500, race organizers announced Thursday. The singer, songwriter and actress also performed the anthem before the 2015 and 2024 races.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Deep, star-studded Avalanche reach the conference finals for 8th time since arriving in Denver
The Avalanche advanced to the Western Conference final for the eighth time since relocating to Denver courtesy of a Brett Kulak goal in a 4-3 win over the Minnesota Wild in Game 5. It's just the second time in the last nine playoff appearances the Avalanche have made it past the second round.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Marner, Dorofeyev propel Golden Knights past Ducks 5-1 in Game 6 clincher, into conference finals
Mitch Marner scored a tremendous goal 62 seconds after the opening faceoff, Pavel Dorofeyev scored twice in the third period and the Vegas Golden Knights cruised into the Western Conference finals with a 5-1 victory over Anaheim Ducks in Game 6 of the second round Thursday night.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Shakira and Burna Boy release official 2026 FIFA World Cup Anthem, ‘Dai Dai’
As the song demands: "Let's go!" The Colombian superstar Shakira and Afrobeats icon Burna Boy have teamed up for "Dai Dai," the official song for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 weeks ago in World
A new Ebola outbreak is confirmed in a remote Congo province, with 65 deaths recorded
Africa's top public health body on Friday confirmed a new Ebola outbreak in Congo's remote Ituri province, with 246 suspected cases and 65 deaths recorded so far.
A-State Crushes South Alabama in 10-0 Run Rule
The A-State offense took no time to warm up, the first five Red Wolves knocking a hit, with Patrick Engskov batting in one run and Cason Campbell slapping a double to score two more, up 3-0 after the first half-inning.
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to Display Flags for Armed Forces Day
Flags are displayed at least 10 times per year, including national holidays and special days, weather permitting.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
FIFA announces Super Bowl-style World Cup final halftime show featuring Madonna, Shakira and BTS
The World Cup final will feature a star-studded halftime show headlined by Madonna, Shakira and boy-band BTS. FIFA has announced that, for the first time, the final at the Metlife Stadium in New Jersey on July 19 will include a Super Bowl-style concert.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
After the Kendrick Lamar beef, can Drake come back with ‘Iceman’?
Drake has returned as the "Iceman." And the stakes couldn't be higher. His ninth studio album — and his first since his extravagant loss in a very public feud with Kendrick Lamar — arrives Friday.
Jonesboro Fire Department Earns National ‘Gold Helmet’ Status in Fight Against Cancer
Chief Marty Hamrick said this makes JFD one of only 165 departments in the United States to achieve this status, and only the second in the state of Arkansas, joining the Rogers Fire Department.
Work Underway on Clock Tower of Dean B. Ellis Library at A-State
Starting on Tuesday, May 12, renovations began on the clock tower, particularly focused on the bells and four-sided clock tower.
Crews Responding to Crash with Injuries on I-555, Helicopter on Scene
Crews are working a crash with injuries on I-555, according to Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.
Film, Novel Book Lovers Clubs Set to Meet at Jonesboro Library in Late May
Multiple club meetings are scheduled in May at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
UPDATE | Crews Responding to Large Fire in Jonesboro, Road Blocked
Part of Highland Drive is blocked due to a fire, Jonesboro E911 Dispatch said.
