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18 hours ago in Trending, World
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out Thursday by a federal judge who said the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar's dis track "Not Like Us" were opinion.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Bad Bunny kicks off ‘SNL’ 51st season with a group of new faces and jabs at his Super Bowl critics
Bad Bunny kicked off the 51st season of "Saturday Night Live" with a few timely jokes about his next high-profile gig: the Super Bowl.
1 week ago in National, Trending
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is sentenced to over 4 years in prison
Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sentenced Friday to 4 years and 2 months in prison in case involving sex workers, violence and "freak-offs."
2 weeks ago in National, Trending
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is set to be sentenced and faces the possibility of years in prison
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces sentencing Friday in a sordid criminal case that could keep him locked up for years.
Features
2 weeks ago in Features, World
A freed political prisoner refuses to be deported from Belarus and promptly vanishes
Human rights activists are demanding that Belarusian authorities reveal what has happened to the 69-year-old opposition politician and former presidential candidate.
2 weeks ago in Features
Italy police seize 21 suspected forged Salvador Dali artworks after show opens in Parma
Italy's art police on Wednesday seized 21 artworks purportedly by Salvador Dalí on suspicion they were forgeries, after being tipped off by the Surrealist's foundation in Spain about suspected anomalies in the works.
2 weeks ago in Features
A postman, his family, and a chair: Van Gogh museum’s surprising reunion exhibition
Portraits from the late 1880s of the expansively bearded postman Joseph Roulin, his wife, two sons and baby daughter have been brought together for an exhibition titled "Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last."
3 weeks ago in Features
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.
World
18 hours ago in Trending, World
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
3 days ago in World
Thousands of Palestinians return to what’s left of their homes as Gaza ceasefire takes effect
Tens of thousands of Palestinians headed back to the heavily destroyed northern Gaza Strip on Friday as a U.S.-brokered ceasefire came into effect in a deal that raised hopes for ending the Israel-Hamas war.
4 days ago in World
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado wins the Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado won the Nobel Peace Prize on Friday for her struggle to achieve a democratic transition in the South American nation, winning recognition as a woman "who keeps the flame of democracy burning amid a growing darkness."
5 days ago in World
What we know about the next steps in the deal to pause the war in Gaza
A breakthrough deal pausing the war in Gaza has been reached. But will it lead, as U.S. President Donald Trump proclaimed, to "a Strong, Durable, and Everlasting Peace"?
6 days 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.
7 days 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.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
10 hours ago in Lifestyle, News
Pets of the Week Oct. 13
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
11 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, News, Sports & Outdoors
Homecoming Week to feature student events, alumni reunions and Red Wolves football
Arkansas State University is ready to celebrate Homecoming Week 2025, "Red Wolves Road Trip," with a variety of events for students, alumni and the community.
14 hours ago in Education, News
A-State officials celebrate topping off of College of Veterinary Medicine
Claps filled the air as crews lifted the final beam into place at Arkansas State University's upcoming College of Veterinary Medicine building on Monday.
17 hours ago in News
Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club to display flags for Columbus/Indigenous People’s Day
The Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club is displaying flags across community businesses and buildings in recognition of Columbus/Indigenous People's Day.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Fall Guide, Food, News
Fall Fest brings community, commerce to downtown Jonesboro
People took to downtown Jonesboro Saturday afternoon, getting a feel of the fall season while enjoying some food, music, and having family-friendly fun.
3 days ago in News
ARDOT begins improvements to Hwy. 49 / Parker Road intersection
The Arkansas Department of Transportation has begun improvements on the Highway 49 (Southwest Drive) and Parker Road intersection.
3 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
Construction of new ADA playground moving quickly at University Heights Lions Club Park
The City of Jonesboro recently announced that playground upgrades were underway at the University Heights Lions Club Park.
Entertainment
11 hours ago in Entertainment
Steve Martin, Bette Midler and Goldie Hawn are among stars paying tribute to Diane Keaton
Oscar winning actor Diane Keaton, who died at 79, was known for her performances and style that helped shaped some of the most indelible films of all time, including "The Godfather," "Annie Hall," "Father of the Bride" and "Something's Gotta Give."
11 hours ago in Education, Entertainment, News, Sports & Outdoors
Homecoming Week to feature student events, alumni reunions and Red Wolves football
Arkansas State University is ready to celebrate Homecoming Week 2025, "Red Wolves Road Trip," with a variety of events for students, alumni and the community.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
No Doubt reunites for Sphere residency. Gwen Stefani will be first woman to headline the Vegas venue
Don't speak — scream, because No Doubt has announced the band's first run of shows in 14 years. After surprising fans with a brief reunion at the 2024 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the ska-punks have set their sights on Las Vegas.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Judge tosses out Drake’s defamation lawsuit against label over Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Not Like Us’
A defamation lawsuit that Drake brought against Universal Music Group was tossed out Thursday by a federal judge who said the lyrics in Kendrick Lamar's dis track "Not Like Us" were opinion.
4 days ago in Entertainment
‘A Minecraft Movie’ sequel is being built for 2027
Get ready for more chicken jockey. "A Minecraft Movie" is getting a sequel. Warner Bros. Pictures on Thursday announced that it was planning to release the film in July 2027.
4 days ago in Music
Kiss rocker Gene Simmons recovering after crashing SUV
Simmons, a co-founder and bassist for the legendary band, was evaluated at a hospital Tuesday before being released. He posted on social media that he was doing well.
