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4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

This just in from The New York Times: Its first 2-player game, and an evolving business model

For subscribers to The New York Times who are as interested in solving Wordle or filling in the crossword puzzle as in reading the latest political or business news, Wednesday is a big day.

4 weeks ago in Trending, World

Trump in Davos speech says he won’t use force to acquire Greenland

President Donald Trump insisted he won't use force to acquire Greenland in a speech at the World Economic Forum, where he said that the U.S. is booming but Europe is "not heading in the right direction."

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Craighead County placed under winter storm watch

Craighead County has been placed under a winter storm watch effective Friday, according to the National Weather Service.

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Administration under fire at council meeting

An update on the construction progress of the Ridge Athletics Center (RAC) evolved into an attack on city leadership at the Jonesboro City Council meeting Monday night.

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Jonesboro man accused of striking victim’s face with claw of hammer

According to an affidavit, on Jan. 17, Jonesboro police officers responded to a home for a physical fight.

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Affidavit: Attempted fraudulent purchase links man to Jonesboro residential burglary investigation

District Judge David Boling found probable cause Jan. 20 to charge 19-year-old Aaron Deshaun Ishmon.

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Craighead County announces Wendy French as new county administrator

French has been serving Craighead County since early 2025 in the role of administrative coordinator.

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Monroe Crossing comes to Bluegrass Monday on Jan. 26

Monroe Crossing will perform a concert of bluegrass music at 7 p.m. on Monday, Jan. 26, at the Collins Theatre, 120 West Emerson St. in Paragould.

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Brookland JROTC program receives donation after assisting with city event

According to Assistant Superintendent Chris Moss, the donation consisted of a $400 check.

4 weeks ago in National

The US political climate spurs efforts to reclaim the MLK holiday

As communities across the country on Monday hosted parades, panels and service projects for the 40th federal observation of Martin Luther King Jr. Day, the political climate for some is more fraught with tensions than festive with reflection on the slain Black American civil rights icon's legacy.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and Philadelphia Phillies finalize $45 million, 3-year contract

Catcher J.T. Realmuto and the Philadelphia Phillies finalized their $45 million, three-year contract on Tuesday. Realmuto gets salaries of $15 million in each of the next three seasons and can earn a maximum $5 million annually in award bonuses.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Sinner’s bid for Australian Open three-peat begins with anticlimactic win

Two sets and just over an hour of tennis wasn't what Jannik Sinner wanted at Rod Laver Arena for the start of his bid for an Australian Open three-peat.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Channing Tatum to bring his dancing, ab-heavy ‘Magic Mike Live’ to New York City

Channing Tatum is bringing the stage spin-off of his wildly successful "Magic Mike" film franchise to New York City, promising to "turn up the gas" on a show that already generates plenty of heat.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Indiana completes undefeated season and wins first national title, beating Miami 27-21 in CFP final

Fernando Mendoza lowered his pads into a defender, spun in a full circle, used his hand to keep his balance, then launched himself horizontally and reached the ball over the goal line — an Indiana touchdown and a ready-made poster pic for a title run straight from the movies.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Valentino, designer whose gowns made royals and movie stars feel beautiful, dies at 93

Valentino Garavani, the jet-set Italian designer whose high-glamour gowns — often in his trademark shade of "Valentino red" — were fashion show staples for nearly half a century, died Monday. He was 93.

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Dixon, McDonald, Turnbow Sisterhood endows enrichment fund at A-State

The fund will provide annual financial assistance for full-time vocal music education majors who participate in professional development experiences.

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Jonesboro community celebrates MLK Day with parade, program

Around 200 people braved the cold air Monday morning to celebrate Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards to be held at A-State

The 24th annual Arkansas Delta Byways Awards will be held on the campus of Arkansas State University.  

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Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will host USDA food distributions in Craighead County on Jan. 28.

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2 days 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.

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  

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.