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Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.

4 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

Winter Olympics recap: Shiffrin out of the medals again, Klaebo wins another gold

Make that seven straight races without a medal for Mikaela Shiffrin at the Winter Olympics. The American skiing standout was given the ideal platform to win the new team combined event after partner Breezy Johnson led the opening downhill leg on Tuesday.

5 days ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks ride their ‘Dark Side’ defense to a Super Bowl title, pounding the Patriots 29-13

The "Dark Side" defense carried Sam Darnold and the Seattle Seahawks to a Lombardi Trophy. Devon Witherspoon, Derick Hall, Byron Murphy and the rest of Mike Macdonald's ferocious unit pummeled Drake Maye, and the Seahawks beat the New England Patriots 29-13 on Sunday to win the franchise's second Super Bowl.

5 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Bad Bunny brings Gaga, Martin and Puerto Rican pride to Super Bowl as Green Day, Puth play pregame

Stars were front-and-center at Super Bowl 60, with Chris Pratt and Jon Bon Jovi introducing the teams, a series of soaring pre-game performances and Bad Bunny's much-anticipated halftime show featuring a tour of Puerto Rican culture and a real-life marriage.

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1 week ago in Features, Trending

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.

2 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.

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24 hours ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

24 hours ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News, Sports & Outdoors, Wellness

Multiple workshops planned in February at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

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The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, taking silver as Choi Gaon wins women’s halfpipe

Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.

National

1 day ago in National

Inflation measure falls to nearly five-year low as gas prices fall and housing costs cool

A key measure of inflation fell to nearly a five-year low last month as apartment rental price growth slowed and gas prices fell, offering some relief to Americans grappling with the sharp cost increases of the past five years.

2 days ago in National

Federal authorities announce an end to the immigration crackdown in Minnesota

The immigration crackdown in Minnesota that led to mass detentions, protests and two deaths is coming to an end, border czar Tom Homan said Thursday.

3 days ago in National

Alex Murdaugh continues to insist he didn’t kill wife and son as he gets another day in court

Alex Murdaugh has admitted he is a thief, a liar, an insurance cheat, a drug addict and a bad lawyer. But even from behind bars he continues to adamantly deny he is a killer.

3 days ago in National

Trump administration says El Paso airspace closure was tied to Mexican cartel drones

The Federal Aviation Administration reopened the airspace around El Paso International Airport in Texas on Wednesday morning, just hours after it announced a 10-day closure that would have grounded all flights to and from the airport.

3 days ago in National

Attorney General Bondi will face questions from Congress on Epstein and investigation of lawmakers

Attorney General Pam Bondi will face questions from lawmakers Wednesday over the Justice Department's handling of files related to Jeffrey Epstein that have exposed sensitive private information about victims despite redaction efforts.

World

2 days ago in World

Ukraine’s Vladyslav Heraskevych out of Winter Olympics over banned helmet honoring war dead

Ukrainian skeleton athlete Vladyslav Heraskevych, a likely medal contender at the Milan Cortina Games, was barred from racing Thursday after refusing a last-minute plea from the International Olympic Committee to not use a helmet that honors more than 20 athletes and coaches killed in his country's war with Russia.

3 days ago in World

Shooter in Canada kills 9 people and injures 25 others at a school and home

A shooting at a school in remote northern British Columbia left seven people dead, while two more were found dead at a nearby home, Canadian authorities said Tuesday. A woman believed by police to be the shooter was also found dead, apparently from a self-inflicted wound.

1 week ago in World

Measles outbreak in Mexico prompts health alert in World Cup host Jalisco

The Mexican state of Jalisco on Thursday issued a health alert and mandated the use of face masks in schools as a measles outbreak hit the state capital, a key host city for the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup.

1 week ago in World

Greek rescuers search for potential missing people after deadly migrant boat collision

Emotional medical staff on the Greek island of Chios on Wednesday have spoken of frantic efforts to identify the parents of injured children after an overnight collision between a coast guard patrol boat and a speedboat carrying migrants killed at least 15 people and injured more than two dozen others.

2 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.

2 weeks ago in World

Spain considers social media ban for under-16s, joining others in Europe

Spain plans to ban social media access for children under 16, Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez said Tuesday, in a move designed to shield young people from the harms of online content.

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5 hours ago in Arts & Culture, News

KASU to feature photography exhibit for Black History Month

The F.W. Woolworth Lunch Counter, Greensboro, N.C.

Attendees can view photos, including Little Rock Central High School, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, and other heritage locations.

20 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas

The Wish-A-Thon is hosted by Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The exact total for this year's event is $544,198.84 and counting.

23 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 Fall 2025 semester.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, News

A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition  

Cutler holding a snake during her trip to Peru.

When Makenzie “Kenzi” Cutler was considering how to approach her semester class project, a documentary, she began thinking beyond the classroom and set her sights on the Amazon jungle.

1 day ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

Cybersecurity tips to protect against scams from Jonesboro banks

Jonesboro banks are warning against various scams as scam tactics evolve.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News, Sports & Outdoors, Wellness

Multiple workshops planned in February at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

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The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Education, Entertainment, Government & Politics, Lifestyle, News

Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback

residents look at boards at earle belle community center for plan jonesboro

The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve. 

Entertainment

24 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

24 hours ago in Entertainment

After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, News

A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition  

Cutler holding a snake during her trip to Peru.

When Makenzie “Kenzi” Cutler was considering how to approach her semester class project, a documentary, she began thinking beyond the classroom and set her sights on the Amazon jungle.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Education, Entertainment, Government & Politics, Lifestyle, News

Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback

residents look at boards at earle belle community center for plan jonesboro

The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve. 

2 days ago in Entertainment

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni go to New York in required effort to avoid trial

Actor Blake Lively and director Justin Baldoni came to a New York courthouse on Wednesday to see if her lawsuit alleging sexual harassment on the set of the 2024 romantic drama "It Ends With Us" could be settled before a May trial.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.

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20 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas

The Wish-A-Thon is hosted by Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The exact total for this year's event is $544,198.84 and counting.

1 day ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

Cybersecurity tips to protect against scams from Jonesboro banks

Jonesboro banks are warning against various scams as scam tactics evolve.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News, Sports & Outdoors, Wellness

Multiple workshops planned in February at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

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The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.