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Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side
With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.
5 hours ago in Sports, Trending
UCLA storms past South Carolina to claim its 1st NCAA women’s basketball title
It's mission accomplished for UCLA. Gabriela Jaquez, Lauren Betts and the rest of the UCLA seniors secured the first NCAA women's basketball national championship in school history — a goal that was set after losing in the first Final Four last season.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.
3 days ago in National, Trending
US employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 jobs last month, rebounding from a weak February
American employers added a surprisingly strong 178,000 new jobs last month, rebounding from a dismal February. And the unemployment...
3 days ago in National, Trending
The Latest: US and Israel are trying to rescue fighter jet crew in Iran, Israeli source says
The U.S. military launched a rescue operation Friday after Iranian state media reported that an American fighter jet went down and at least...
World
5 hours ago in Religion, World
Pope Leo urges peace in first Easter Mass as Christians celebrate in Jerusalem, Gaza and Tehran
Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Easter Mass as pontiff with a call Sunday to lay down arms and seek peace to global conflicts through dialogue, but he departed from a tradition of listing the world's woes by name in the Urbi et Orbi blessing from the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica.
5 hours ago in Trending, World
Artemis II astronauts race to set a new distance record from Earth and behold the moon’s far side
With the moon looming ever larger, the Artemis II astronauts raced to set a new distance record Monday from Earth on a lunar fly-around promising magnificent views of the far side never seen before by eye.
2 weeks ago in World
Afghanistan releases American national Dennis Coyle after more than a year
Afghanistan's Taliban authorities on Tuesday released American academic Dennis Coyle after holding him for over a year, with the foreign ministry saying the release came on the occasion of Eid al-Fitr, the Muslim holiday that marks the end of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan.
2 weeks ago in World
US won’t strike Iran’s power plants for 5 days, extending Trump deadline on reopening Hormuz strait
President Donald Trump extended his deadline for Iran to reopen the crucial Strait of Hormuz to international shipping, saying Monday that the U.S. would hold off on threatened strikes against Iranian power plants for five days.
3 weeks ago in World
World Happiness Report highlights social media’s negative impact, ranks Finland as happiest country
Heavy social media use contributes to a stark decline in well-being among young people, with the effects particularly worrying in teenage girls in English-speaking countries and Western Europe, according to the World Happiness Report 2026 published Thursday.
3 weeks ago in World
Brent crude briefly tops $119 per barrel before pulling back, and stocks sink worldwide
Stock markets fell sharply worldwide after another leap for oil prices hiked the pressure even higher on the global economy. Brent crude, the international standard, briefly rose above $119 per barrel Thursday morning before pulling back to $110, which is still 3.2% up from the prior day.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
23 minutes ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Education, News
$25K Endowment Established to Support Rockabilly Exhibit at A-State Museum
The gift was made from the estate of Norris “Ray” Dacus of Mountain Home and facilitated by his niece, Dana Kennedy of Jonesboro, to honor his life and love of music in perpetuity.
A-State Athletics Announces Expanded Leadership Role for Dr. Cliff Harrell
“Cliff is an exceptional administrator, and his leadership, professionalism, and relationship‑driven approach make him uniquely qualified for this expanded role."
3 hours ago in Community, Newcomers Guide, News, Opinion & Editorial
Reflecting on the Future of Jonesboro Right Now
"The era of Jonesboro Right Now that I get to oversee is, in my mind, the most exhilarating yet. I am here as JRN steps into the future."
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Arkansas Law Enforcement Reminds Drivers to Drive Phone-Free
From April 6-13, Arkansas law enforcement statewide will work together to enforce laws prohibiting distracted driving behind the wheel.
5 hours ago in Agriculture, Education, News, Pet Lovers Guide
College of Veterinary Medicine at A-State Receives Approval to Recruit First Class
It has received the necessary approval, which is a Letter of “Reasonable Assurance” from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Council on Education.
6 hours ago in Community, Home & Garden Guide, News, Outdoors
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful Partners With City for Multiple Clean-up Events Ahead of Earth Day
As Earth Day approaches, the City of Jonesboro and the Keep Jonesboro Beautiful (KJB) Commission are calling on residents to help keep the area clean, green, and beautiful.
1 day ago in Community, News, Opinion & Editorial
Reflecting on Growth at Jonesboro Right Now
I could not be prouder of where JRN has come in the past two years.
Entertainment
5 hours ago in Entertainment
It’s-a-hit: ‘The Super Mario Galaxy Movie’ box office blasts off with $372.5 million globally
Mixed reviews didn't dissuade mass audiences from buying tickets to the "The Super Mario Galaxy Movie," which scored the biggest opening of the year for a Hollywood movie.
5 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Pressure mounts on Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a summer festival in London
Pressure was mounting Sunday on American rapper Ye to be pulled from his headline role at a London music festival this summer, after criticism from U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer.
6 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Savannah Guthrie back at ‘Today’ anchor desk for the first time since her mother’s disappearance
Savannah Guthrie was back and almost all business at NBC's "Today" show anchor desk on Monday, marking a return for the first time in more than two months since her mother's disappearance.
5 days ago in Entertainment, National, Trending
The Latest: Artemis II fully fueled for NASA’s historic return to the moon
NASA's launch team has loaded more than 700,000 gallons of fuel into the 32-story Space Launch System rocket, setting the stage for the Artemis II mission crew members to board...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Thee Stallion takes 2 Broadway shows off after illness during ‘Moulin Rouge!’
Megan Thee Stallion was rushed to the hospital after "feeling very ill" while onstage on Broadway in "Moulin Rouge! The Musical." She later took to social media to explain...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bruce Springsteen brings ‘Streets of Minneapolis’ home as he launches US tour with ‘War’
Bruce Springsteen was in a defiant but upbeat mood as he returned Tuesday night to the "Streets of Minneapolis" to launch his latest...
