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4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
March Madness: Here’s one thing you need to know about each of the 16 teams remaining in men’s field
Florida isn't around to defend its title anymore, but all the other top seeds in this year's NCAA Tournament are still around. And many of them are winning convincingly.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion Florida eliminated from March Madness by tougher, more physical Iowa team
A dominant frontcourt helped Florida earn another No. 1 seed and positioned the defending national champion Gators for a chance at a repeat. They ran into a more physical team.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.
5 days ago in National, Trending
The Latest: US deploys thousands more troops to the war as Iran threatens world tourism sites
The U.S. military is deploying three more warships and roughly 2,500 more marines to the Middle East, where there's no end to the war in sight despite...
Features
3 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.
World
1 day 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 days 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.
6 days 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.
6 days 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.
1 week ago in World
Island-wide blackout hits Cuba as island struggles with deepening energy crisis
Officials in Cuba reported an island-wide blackout Monday in the country of some 11 million people as its energy and economic crises deepen and its power grid continues to crumble.
2 weeks ago in World
Oil jumps to $100 per barrel and stocks sink worldwide with no clear end in sight for the Iran war
With no clear end in sight, the war with Iran is sending oil prices back to $100 per barrel and stocks sinking worldwide on Thursday.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
10 minutes ago in Business, Community, News
Abilities Unlimited looking to consolidate stores, downtown Jonesboro thrift store for sale
"For sale" signs went up at Abilities Unlimited thrift store this week.
2 hours ago in Back to School Guide, Community, Education, Local Spotlight, News
Valley View High School Senior Recognized at EAST Conference 2026
The three-day educational conference hosted over 3,000 attendees, including students, educators, administrators, and community leaders from across Arkansas and Oklahoma.
A-State Assistant Coach Jordan Fair Selected for Silver Waves Media Rising Stars Power Lunch
Fair has been selected as one of 68 attendees for the Silver Waves Media NXT Up Rising Stars Power Lunch.
5 hours ago in Election Guide, Government & Politics, News
Runoff turnout for first day of early voting in Craighead County
Early voting is underway for the Republican runoff for Secretary of State in Arkansas.
Red Wolves set to host Super 16 game in WNIT
The game is currently scheduled for a 1 p.m. start, although the game time is still subject to change.
21 hours ago in Business, News
Free workshop in Paragould to help entrepreneurs start a business in Arkansas
This informative and practical session is designed for individuals at any stage of the startup journey.
22 hours ago in Education, News, Sports
A-State men’s basketball lands 2 CSC Academic All-District selections
Both players were selected for the first time in their collegiate careers, and it is the first time the program has produced multiple selections in a single year.
Entertainment
4 hours ago in Entertainment
‘Stand by Me’ stars reflect on the movie, Rob Reiner and its return to theaters 40 years later
Jerry O'Connell, Corey Feldman and Wil Wheaton were already thinking about "Stand by Me" when Rob Reiner died in December. Just a week prior, the trio spent a weekend together attending some screenings of Reiner's beloved coming-of-age film, which was about to turn 40.
4 hours ago in Entertainment
Stephen Colbert and son will co-write a ‘Lord of the Rings’ movie
Stephen Colbert, famous devotee to J.R.R. Tolkien's Middle Earth, is co-writing a "Lord of the Rings" movie with his son. Warner Bros. announced early Wednesday that Colbert will script "The Lord of the Rings: Shadow of the Past" along with series veteran Philippa Boyens and Peter McGee, Colbert's son.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending
Now a true pop star, Miley Cyrus returns to her ‘Hannah Montana’ roots to fete anniversary special
Sporting that "Hannah Montana" blond hair and bangs, Miley Cyrus went back to her roots — celebrating 20 years of the TV show that launched the career of a real-life pop star.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Box Office: ‘Project Hail Mary’ blasts off with $80.5 million, a best for Amazon MGM, and the year
"Project Hail Mary" is bringing audiences to movie theaters in numbers the industry hasn't seen for a non-franchise film since "Oppenheimer." The science fiction epic starring Ryan Gosling earned around $80.5 million in ticket sales in its first weekend playing in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Everything you need to know about ‘BTS: The Return,’ the new Netflix documentary
All seven members log onto a livestream, broadcast from a beach. A few years ago, it was a common image. But after the K-pop boy band BTS pressed pause on their full-band duties for nearly four years, it was revelatory.
5 days ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Sylvester Stallone, Jean-Claude Van Damme and more react to the death of Chuck Norris
The death of Chuck Norris has triggered an outpouring of memorials from fellow Hollywood tough guys and fans. The martial arts grandmaster and...
