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Neighbors dig through Venezuela rubble to search for loved ones as death toll climbs

In cities across northern Venezuela, neighbors helped each other dig through rubble to search for loved ones, after back-to-back earthquakes killed at least 589 people and left thousands injured.

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Craighead Nursing Center to Host Open House for Newly Renovated Wing

The Craighead Nursing Center will be unveiling its recently renovated skilled nursing wing in early July with an open house.

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Letter to the Editor: A Lack of Safety Planning in North Jonesboro

"City and county governments should serve all residents of Jonesboro and Craighead County equally."

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Jonesboro Massage Parlor Raided, Owner Faces Prostitution Charge

A multiagency raid on a local massage parlor resulted in the arrest of its owner following an investigation into allegations of sexual assault and prostitution, according to the Jonesboro Police Department.

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Final Beam Installed, New Name Revealed for Jonesboro Sports Complex

The structure of Jonesboro's upcoming sports complex was completed Thursday in a topping out ceremony, and the facility's new name was revealed.

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Paragould Towing Owner Faces Over 140 Charges in Alleged Repossession Scheme

A Paragould woman is behind bars and faces 147 charges after police said she orchestrated a widespread fraud scheme involving nearly 90 incidents of falsified business records and the illegal sale of vehicles

Vehicle Erupts in Flames Following Crash

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Vehicle Erupts in Flames Following Crash

Apparent FedEx delivery van catches fire after colliding with another vehicle

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A-State, Jonesboro Community Honor Todd Shields as he Assumes Role of ASU System President

"I feel like the best is yet to come. I'm not leaving, I'm literally moving positions and I'll still be coming back and helping," Shields said.

3 weeks ago in National

Key inflation gauge jumps to 3-year high in latest sign of affordability challenges

The Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge rose to a new three-year high in May as gas prices peaked, a sign rising costs could pose political problems for President Donald Trump and his political party as midterm elections near.

3 weeks ago in World

2 powerful quakes hit Venezuela, killing at least 164 and injuring nearly 1,000

Rescue teams raced Thursday to the areas hardest hit by a pair of powerful earthquakes that rocked Venezuela, killing at least 164 people, injuring nearly 1,000 and trapping many beneath collapsed buildings.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Usher says tour with Chris Brown is about more than 2 stars. He makes the case for R&B in stadiums

As Usher prepares to launch a stadium tour with Chris Brown, he says the criticism and legal troubles surrounding the singer never factored into his decision to embark on the tour.

3 weeks ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold arrested in connection to Florida kidnapping and robbery

Detroit Lions player Terrion Arnold has been arrested in connection to a kidnapping and robbery in Florida and faces felony charges, officials said Wednesday.

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Protecting More Than Roofs: Hidden Summer Roof Problems Costing Northeast Arkansas Homeowners Money

With summer temperatures and humidity soaring across Northeast Arkansas, the team at Roof Raiders is noticing the same four quiet warning signs popping up in neighborhoods.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

3 weeks ago in Sports

As eyes are on the men at the World Cup, the Women’s World Cup countdown has begun

While most of the soccer world is focused on the men at the World Cup, the countdown has begun for the 2027 Women's World Cup in Brazil.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Film academy invites 529 new members, including Jenna Ortega, the Safdie brothers and Jacob Elordi

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences on Wednesday invited 529 members to the Oscar voting body, a new class that brings the group's membership to nearly double what it was a decade ago.

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Wynne Man Faces Felony Theft Charge in Jonesboro Rental Car Dispute

A Wynne man is facing a felony theft charge after police said he failed to return a rental vehicle in Jonesboro despite multiple warnings.

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Man Accused of Strangling Girlfriend in Jonesboro Domestic Disturbance, Held on $100K Bond

A man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said he punched and strangled his girlfriend during a domestic disturbance in Jonesboro.

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Charles hosted Prince Harry and family for first time in years as they try to repair a family rift

King Charles III hosted Prince Harry and met with his family for the first time in years Friday as they try to repair a rift that has persisted since his youngest son and wife quit royal life and moved to America six years ago.

3 days ago in Entertainment

New ‘Little House’ series explores complicated history but keeps heart, community at the center

It's a story with covered wagons and one room schoolhouses, but showrunner Rebecca Sonnenshine says the "Little House on the Prairie" remake for Netflix still speaks to today's American dream.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Behind Christopher Nolan’s 6-country epic undertaking to bring ‘The Odyssey’ to the big screen

Christopher Nolan has never been afraid to dream a little bigger. It's almost a calling. With every film, he's pushed himself and the medium further — playing with form, storytelling, visuals and audience expectations to create lasting cinematic spectacles.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Bonnie Tyler, who topped the charts with epic ‘Total Eclipse of the Heart,’ has died at 75

Bonnie Tyler, the gravelly voiced, Grammy-nominated Welsh pop star whose 1983 chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" enchanted succeeding generations with its bombastic charms during solar and lunar eclipses, has died. She was 75.

4 days ago in Sports, Trending

World Cup quarterfinals: It’s Messi, Morocco, and 6 teams from Europe. And that’s not unusual

More World Cup teams. Same World Cup story. This edition started with 48 teams; it's now down to eight, with six of those from Europe. And unless Morocco pulls off a series of surprising outcomes over the final two weeks, the champion will come from Europe or South America. Again. As always.