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3 weeks ago in Sports

College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion

The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide

A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal

Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

TikTok finalizes a deal to form a new American entity

TikTok has finalized a deal to create a new American entity, avoiding the looming threat of a ban in the United States that has been in discussion for years on the platform now used by more than 200 million Americans.

3 weeks ago in National, Trending

Former Olympic snowboarder on FBI’s most-wanted list is arrested in Mexico, faces drug charges

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder Ryan Wedding, a top FBI fugitive, was arrested in Mexico and on Friday was flown to the U.S. to face charges related to running a multinational drug trafficking ring and the killing of a federal witness.

3 weeks ago in National

Police arrest protesters at airport as Minnesota gears up for anti-immigration enforcement protest

Police arrested about 100 clergy demonstrating against immigration enforcement at Minnesota's largest airport Friday, organizers estimated, as thousands gathered, despite Arctic temperatures, in downtown Minneapolis to protest the Trump administration's crackdown.

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Craighead County, Jonesboro agencies preparing for winter weather

Agencies across Jonesboro are preparing for incoming winter weather and say they are ready for whatever happens.

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UPDATE | Warming shelters open across Craighead County

As temperatures plunge this week, warming shelters will be open across Jonesboro.

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Lake City Animal Control officer accused of injuring multiple dogs, filing a false report

Cameron Tyler Casey, 34, appeared before District Judge David Boling on Jan. 23, who found probable cause to charge him.

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Sanders deploys nearly 170 guardsmen in preparation for winter storm in Arkansas

The Arkansas National Guard will staff 28 winter weather response teams to assist Arkansas State Police.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Stars and the public say a final goodbye to fashion icon Valentino at a Rome funeral

Global fashion celebrities joined the public on Friday morning to say goodbye to iconic designer Valentino at his funeral service in Rome, at the central Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open

Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.

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New Jonesboro Parks director promises ‘accountability trail’ for youth sports funds

Jim Stearns was named director of the department on Jan. 14, a few weeks after former director Danny Kapales resigned from the position.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard

It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.

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UPDATE | Winter storm warning: Snow begins tonight, 5-8 inches forecasted for Jonesboro

Craighead County remains under the threat of severe winter weather heading into this weekend.

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Second-Half Surge Propels A-State Men to Victory

Senior guard Jalen Hampton posted his second double-double of the 2025-26 campaign and led Arkansas State men’s basketball to an impressive 85-68 win at Georgia Southern

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Blake Lively and Taylor Swift’s texts exposed in lawsuit against Justin Baldoni

A trove of text messages and emails sent by Blake Lively, including exchanges with her longtime friend Taylor Swift, have been made public by actor-director Justin Baldoni 's lawyers as they prepare for trial.

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Craighead County: Tips to prepare for winter weather

As essential services prepare for winter weather in Craighead County, below are some tips and tricks for the cold.

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State of emergency declared before winter storm by governor

The executive order authorizes $250,000 from the Governor's Disaster Response and Recovery Fund.

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Craighead County under winter storm warning

Craighead County has been placed under a winter storm warning that becomes effective Friday.

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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.

2 days 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.

2 days ago in Education, Entertainment, News

A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition  

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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.