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25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says

Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

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Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women

The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.

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Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

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Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...

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US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.

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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.

3 weeks ago in Features, World

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.

Sports

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Jonesboro EAST students working on digital trail map, trash reporting project at nature center

The project gets kids outside and teaches them about nature, graphic design, public speaking, problem-solving, and more.

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Hughes scores in overtime as US beats Canada for first men’s hockey gold at the Olympics since 1980

Jack Hughes scored less than 2 minutes into overtime and the U.S. beat Canada 2-1 in the gold medal final at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Sunday, earning the nation's third men's title at the Games and its first since the "Miracle on Ice" in 1980 — 46 years to the day of the upset over the mighty Soviet Union, too.

21 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Arkansas State Takes Rubber Match in 9-2 Win Over Eastern Illinois

Arkansas State Takes Rubber Match in 9-2 Win Over Eastern Illinois

Dylan Farley and Kole Turner commanded the mound to take the weekend at Slayton Family Field at Tomlinson Stadium

2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Red Wolf Women Rattle off 19 Threes in at Louisiana

Red Wolf Women Rattle off 19 Threes in at Louisiana

The Lady Red Wolves set the record for most made threes against a Division I opponent in program history with 19

2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Offensive Surge Propels A-State Men Past ULM

Offensive Surge Propels A-State Past ULM in Road Finale, 102-94

A-State set a new program record for road wins in a season with a 102-94 decision over ULM

2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Eastern Illinois takes first game of series at Arkansas State

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Arkansas State was unable to overcome Eastern Illinois in the first game of the series Friday afternoon.

National

6 hours ago in National

Snowfall intensifies in Northeast, with many stuck at home under blizzard warnings and travel bans

Millions of people in New York City and a large swath of the northeastern U.S. were stuck at home under road travel bans and blizzard warnings Monday as heavy snow and strong winds intensified, creating whiteout conditions in the densely populated region.

3 days ago in National

Crews hope to resume recovery of 8 bodies from California avalanche after days of dangerous weather

Crews hope to resume efforts Friday to recover the bodies of eight people killed and one still missing in an avalanche in California's Sierra Nevada after days of dangerous weather that has hampered safe access to the area.

4 days ago in National, Trending

Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance

Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....

5 days ago in National

Eight backcountry skiers found dead and 1 still missing after California avalanche

Crews found the bodies of eight backcountry skiers and are searching for one more who remains missing after an avalanche in the mountains near Lake Tahoe, authorities said Wednesday, making it the deadliest U.S. avalanche in nearly half a century.

6 days ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

World

6 hours ago in Trending, World

25 Mexican National Guard troops killed in Jalisco after cartel leader’s capture, official says

Mexico Security Secretary Omar García Harfuch said Monday 25 members of the National Guard were killed in Jalisco in six separate attacks following the capture of Jalisco New Generation Cartel leader Nemesio Oseguera Cervantes.

3 days ago in World

Police search Mountbatten-Windsor’s former home a day after his arrest

Police continued on Friday to search the former home of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, a day after he was arrested and held in custody for the best part of 11 hours on suspicion of misconduct in public office linked to his friendship with the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.

4 days ago in Trending, World

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office over ties to Epstein

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, the former British prince who was stripped of his royal titles because of his links to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein...

6 days ago in Trending, World

Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse

Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.

6 days ago in World

Russian and Ukrainian officials meet in Geneva for US-brokered talks after almost 4 years of war

Delegations from Moscow and Kyiv met in Geneva on Tuesday for another round of U.S.-brokered peace talks, a week before the fourth anniversary of Russia's full-scale invasion of its neighbor.

1 week ago in World

Let the revelry begin: Rio mayor hands city’s key to King Momo as Carnival kicks off

The mayor of Rio de Janeiro gave King Momo the key to the Brazilian city on Friday, ushering in the symbolic Carnival monarch's five-day reign over the festivities.

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News from Jonesboro Right Now

2 hours ago in Government & Politics, News, Weather News

Jonesboro to receive federal funds for flood mitigation and drainage

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The City of Jonesboro will receive $1 million in federal funds to execute flood improvement recommendations from its “Master Watershed Plan.” 

2 hours ago in Education, News, Sports & Outdoors

Jonesboro EAST students working on digital trail map, trash reporting project at nature center

The project gets kids outside and teaches them about nature, graphic design, public speaking, problem-solving, and more.

6 hours ago in Lifestyle, News

First-ever Great Big Beautiful Flea Market scheduled in Bay

"In our small way, we're trying to bring things to our town," said Tami Hamilton Williams, co-chair of Bay Community Events.

21 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Arkansas State Takes Rubber Match in 9-2 Win Over Eastern Illinois

Arkansas State Takes Rubber Match in 9-2 Win Over Eastern Illinois

Dylan Farley and Kole Turner commanded the mound to take the weekend at Slayton Family Field at Tomlinson Stadium

1 day ago in Business, Education, News

Area students ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ in annual innovators competition 

At this event, students will present their projects and inventions in a “Shark Tank” inspired competition.  

1 day ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Dr. Shane Speights on GLP-1 weight loss drugs

A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations

A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations

2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Red Wolf Women Rattle off 19 Threes in at Louisiana

Red Wolf Women Rattle off 19 Threes in at Louisiana

The Lady Red Wolves set the record for most made threes against a Division I opponent in program history with 19

Entertainment

6 hours ago in Entertainment

Met Gala guests (and the rest of us) learn the next dress code: ‘Fashion is Art’

You certainly don't have to tell Beyoncé this: Fashion, when deployed properly, is nothing less than art. Now, the fashion-forward superstar will have another chance to make the point.

3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, News

A-State Theatre debuts Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5: The Musical’ 

Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will begin the Spring semester with a production of "9 to 5: The Musical," featuring music by Dolly Parton.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53

Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.

4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News

Jonesboro library hosting various events in March

google stret view of library

Several events are scheduled through March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

4 days ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

4 days ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...

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First-ever Great Big Beautiful Flea Market scheduled in Bay

"In our small way, we're trying to bring things to our town," said Tami Hamilton Williams, co-chair of Bay Community Events.

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Dr. Shane Speights on GLP-1 weight loss drugs

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A-State Museum to host annual Through a Child’s Eyes exhibition 

“Most every day, small children see something for the first time…and their brains go bananas with joy and curiosity,” says museum educator Jill Kary.