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8 hours ago in National, Trending
Tropical Storm Isaias forms, is forecast to become a hurricane and hit US Gulf Coast this week
Tropical Storm Isaias formed early Wednesday in the warm waters off eastern Mexico and forecasters said it was expected to strengthen into the first hurricane of the Atlantic season before hitting the U.S. Gulf Coast later in the week.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high
Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Olympics, Trending
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack
Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...
5 days ago in National, Trending
NY governor says Cornell rape accuser was ‘failed’ by people obligated to protect her
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul said Friday that the woman who accused members of a Cornell University fraternity of gang rape was "failed" by people...
Features
2 weeks ago in Features
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
World
8 hours ago in World
South Korea signals military exemption cuts for athletes after Asian Games backlash
South Korea's sports minister says the government will review the military service exemption for gold-medal winning athletes after public backlash to some controversial comments from winners at the Asian Games.
Israel to start repatriation flights for passengers stranded in UAE following FlyDubai attack
Israel will begin repatriation flights on Friday to bring back passengers stranded in the United Arab Emirates after commercial travel between the two countries...
6 days ago in Entertainment, World
Tokyo court grants legal protection to human voices in AI clone case
A Tokyo court has awarded legal protection to the human voice in a landmark case in which a popular Japanese anime voice actor demanded that TikTok close...
A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying...
US removes Syria from arms export ban as Trump administration draws closer to new Syrian government
The Trump administration is removing Syria from a list of countries that are not allowed to purchase or import U.S. weaponry, a step that is part...
1 week ago in Entertainment, World
China grants a singer a rare exemption over censorship after an unapproved tribute song
Authorities in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu granted a rare exemption to a singer on Tuesday after she added an unapproved song to her set list at a weekend concert, drawing...
News from Jonesboro Right Now
1 hour ago in Community, Giving Guide, News, Pet Lovers Guide
City Accepting Donations for Jonesboro Animal Services in Honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, the City of Jonesboro is hosting a donation drive to supply Jonesboro Animal Services with needed items.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Jonesboro Massage Parlor Owner Sentenced to Probation After Pleading Guilty to Promoting Prostitution
The owner of a Jonesboro massage parlor who was arrested following a raid in June has been sentenced to two years of probation.
3 hours ago in Community, Fall Guide, Giving Guide, News, Sports
Hytrol to Host 30th Annual Industrial Park 5K/10K Benefit Race in Jonesboro
From competitive runners to casual walkers, participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to register for either the 5K or 10K
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Craighead County, Arkansas Offices of Emergency Management Urge Earthquake Preparedness as International Shakeout Day Approaches
Jonesboro and Northeast Arkansas are in a unique position regarding earthquake safety, as it sits on the New Madrid Fault Line, a fault line with a "significant chance of producing an earthquake with a magnitude of 6.5 or higher."
5 hours ago in Government & Politics, News, Traffic
City of Jonesboro Officials Break Ground on Caraway Road Expansion
"Just a few weeks ago, this was a two-lane road with 15,000 cars going down it each day. You had pedestrian pathways that were beaten down by foot, walking just a mere inches from cars going 40 and 45 miles an hour," city's chief administrative officer Brian Richardson told JRN.
6 hours ago in Community, Fall Guide, Food, News
Fisher Street Community, First Responders Build Trust Over 400 Fish Plates at National Night Out Event
The smell of freshly fried fish drew a massive crowd to North Allis Street Tuesday evening as cars lined up to receive meals at Fisher Street Community in Action's annual National Night Out event.
7 hours ago in Business, Health & Wellness, News
Forbes Includes St. Bernards on ‘America’s Best Employers for Healthcare Professionals 2026’ Ranking
The ranking evaluated employers based on Atmosphere & Development, Salary & Wage, Image, Company Culture, Working Conditions and Workplace.
Entertainment
8 hours ago in Entertainment
Eva Marie Saint, star of ‘North by Northwest’ and ‘On the Waterfront,’ dies at 102
Eva Marie Saint, the pale, willowy actor who won an Academy Award for her first movie, "On the Waterfront," and starred opposite Cary Grant in the Alfred Hitchcock thriller "North by Northwest," has died. She was 102.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high
Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here’s how we got here
It's official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies completed the deal on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood giant with the now shorter "Skydance" nametag.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Olympics, Trending
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset
The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...
5 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Buddy Guy celebrated at Radio City Music Hall with a sold-out ‘Buddy’s Got the Blues’ show
Two months past his 90th birthday, Buddy Guy is still up for a little bragging, a lot of cursing and a long night of partying.
