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Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
22 hours ago in Sports, Trending
World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match
The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.
Knicks complete record rally from 29 points down and beat Spurs 107-106 for 3-1 NBA Finals lead
A record-breaking comeback, capped off by what could go down as a legendary play. The long road back to the top of the NBA is almost complete for the New York Knicks, and the step they took Wednesday night was unforgettable.
2 days ago in National, Trending
Inflation hits 3-year high, highlighting affordability challenge for Americans
Rising gas prices pushed inflation to its highest level in three years last month, a headache for the Federal Reserve and a potential political challenge for the Trump administration as midterm elections near.
3 days ago in National, Trending
NASA unveils Artemis III astronauts to test technology for a future moon landing
NASA on Tuesday revealed the crew for its Artemis III mission, the next step in the space agency's plan to eventually land astronauts on the moon. The announcement came two months after Artemis II's record-breaking trip around the moon that surpassed the distance record of Apollo 13.
Features
3 weeks ago in Features
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.
World
3 days ago in World
32,000 people displaced by the Philippine earthquake that killed at least 37
Rescuers searched ruined buildings in the southern Philippines on Tuesday to ensure no one was still trapped a day after one of the strongest earthquakes to hit the country in a half-century killed at least 37 people and displaced more than 32,000.
4 days ago in World
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.
1 week ago in World
Sherpa guide missing for a week on Mount Everest rescued while crawling to base camp
A Sherpa guide was found crawling to base camp on Mount Everest a week after he went missing and was reunited with his family who had given up hope he would return.
2 weeks ago in World
Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave
Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.
2 weeks ago in World
Taylor Swift concert attack plot suspect found guilty by Austrian court
An Austrian court on Thursday convicted a man of planning to attack a Taylor Swift concert in Vienna nearly two years ago.
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Think it’s hot now? The next five years will smash records, UN says
In the next five years, the Earth is overwhelmingly likely to surge again and again past the international climate threshold set as safe and shatter its hottest-year record along the way, according to new United Nations climate projections.
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News from Jonesboro Right Now
56 minutes ago in Business, Community, Education, News
The Human Infrastructure: How Northeast Arkansas Schools Are Educating Students Amid an Industrial Boom
With thousands of high-tech manufacturing jobs flooding into the Delta, a multi-tiered educational pipeline has mobilized to ensure that the wealth generated by this economic surge stays in the pockets of local families.
2 hours ago in Community, Food, Giving Guide, News
Jonesboro Masonic Lodge to Host 37th Annual Pancake Breakfast Benefiting CityYouth Ministries
Community members can enjoy a plate of pancakes this weekend, all while supporting a good cause.
7 hours ago in Community, Food, News, Summer Fun Guide
America 250 Freedom Fest Moves to Arkansas State University
As America celebrates its 250th birthday, Jonesboro is preparing for one of the largest Independence Day celebrations in its history.
20 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, News
New Treatment Options for Parkinson’s Presented at Jonesboro Event
"You have Parkinson's, but Parkinson's doesn't have you."
21 hours ago in Community, News
Oak Grove Extension Homemakers Club Makes Pillows for Jonesboro Breast Cancer Support Group
"We do things that money can't buy, and it is so good for the community to be able to see that there are people out there that care."
22 hours ago in Education, News
University of Arkansas Dean’s List Includes Jonesboro Students
The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the spring 2026 semester.
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Jonesboro Animal Services Provides Warning on Dangers of Leaving Animals in Hot Vehicles
As temperatures increase heading into summer, Jonesboro Animal Services has provided information on the dangers of leaving animals in hot cars.
Entertainment
3 hours ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36
Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits
The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?
3 days ago in Entertainment
Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.
3 days ago in Entertainment
With jumpsuits, wigs and dance moves, these young boys and teens keep Elvis’ legacy alive
Nearly 50 years after Elvis Presley 's death, a gaggle of exuberant young boys and teens shook up his hometown, intent on keeping the king's legacy alive for a new generation.
4 days ago in Entertainment
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."
4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
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Freedom Fest Moves to Arkansas State
The biggest. The largest. The most spectacular fireworks display in Arkansas…is now BIGGER than ever before! We’ve added thousands of…
