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6 hours ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
The Milan Cortina Olympics will start with a four-site and two-cauldron opening ceremony
An unprecedented four-site, dual-cauldron Winter Olympics opening ceremony replete with references to Italian icons and culture — plus American pop diva Mariah Carey — was scheduled to officially start the Milan Cortina Games on Friday as the sports spectacle returns to a nation that last hosted the event 20 years ago.
6 hours ago in Features, Trending
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.
24 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
Giannis Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET, Antetokounmpo remained in Milwaukee.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games
The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
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6 hours ago in Features, Trending
3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game
It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.
4 weeks ago in Features
Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.
World
23 hours ago in World
Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco
The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.
2 days ago in World
Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision
Emotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios on Wednesday have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen others.
A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away
A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.
3 days ago in World
Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe
Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.
3 days ago in World
Russia bombards Ukraine with drones and missiles a day before planned peace talks
Russia carried out a major attack on Ukraine overnight in what President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said Tuesday was a breach of its commitment to hold off on attacks on energy infrastructure, a day before representatives of the two countries were due to attend U.S.-brokered talks on ending the 4-year-old all-out war.
1 week ago in World
A new report warns that combined war casualties in Russia’s war on Ukraine could soon hit 2 million
A new report warns that the number of soldiers killed, injured or missing on both sides of Russia's war on Ukraine could hit 2 million by the spring, with Russia suffering the largest number of troop deaths recorded for any major power in any conflict since World War II.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
34 minutes ago in Education, News
Arkansas unemployment hits 4.2% but Jonesboro job growth outpaces state and nation, economist says
The dynamic of unemployment and employment numbers rising simultaneously is what economists call a “growing labor force.”
3 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, News, Shop Simply
NABC Recycled Rides® program to gift Arkansas National Guardsman with refurbished vehicle in Brookland
The donation will help Michael Whatley care for his family and serve his community.
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Jonesboro Public Library hosts February teen activities
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced activities for teens in the month of February.
5 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
9th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Parade hits downtown Jonesboro on Valentine’s Day
The purple, green, and gold are coming back to downtown Jonesboro, but this year, they are sharing the calendar with a little red and pink.
6 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
Arkansas State’s Chen to make historic debut on Winter Olympic stage
Junior thrower Menachem Chen is set to become the 12th Olympian in Arkansas State track and field’s history when he competes at the Milano Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics.
22 hours ago in News
Jonesboro Fire Department releases 2025 Annual Performance Report
"This past year was one of unprecedented activity for our department. As Jonesboro grows, so does our commitment to your safety," the report said.
23 hours ago in Arts & Culture, News
A-State and campus community celebrate Black History Month
In recognition of Black History Month, Arkansas State University will host several events to celebrate, commemorate and educate the campus community.
Entertainment
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Jonesboro Public Library hosts February teen activities
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced activities for teens in the month of February.
5 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
9th Annual Mardi Gras Party & Parade hits downtown Jonesboro on Valentine’s Day
The purple, green, and gold are coming back to downtown Jonesboro, but this year, they are sharing the calendar with a little red and pink.
23 hours ago in Entertainment
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.
23 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, News
Valentine’s Day events across Craighead County
Love is in the air, and JRN has made a list of Valentine's Day events across Craighead County to help you celebrate.
