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12 hours ago in Education, Lifestyle, News

Arkansas Imagination Library launches new annual sponsorship program to expand early literacy

Subaru of Little Rock steps forward as the program's first Presenting Sponsor and commits $65,326 to expand early literacy in Craighead and Faulkner counties.

15 hours ago in Entertainment

Robert Carradine, ‘Revenge of the Nerds’ and ‘Lizzie McGuire’ star, dies at 71

Robert Carradine, the youngest of his prolific Hollywood family and whose biggest hit was the 1984 comedy "Revenge of the Nerds," has died at 71. In a Tuesday statement to news outlets, his family said he lived with bipolar disorder for two decades and died by suicide.

15 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao agree to a rematch in September at The Sphere in Las Vegas

Floyd Mayweather and Manny Pacquiao have agreed to a rematch of their landmark 2015 bout. Their second fight will be held Sept. 19 in Las Vegas, the boxing icons announced Monday.

16 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

Great Clips® hosts community give-back event to support local nonprofits

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Great Clips salons in the Jonesboro area are inviting the community to come together for their second annual Community Give-Back Event, happening February 21–27.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, News

Pets of the Week – Feb. 23

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”