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6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Powerball jackpot jumps to $1.7 billion after another night without a big winner
The Powerball jackpot has jumped to an eye-popping $1.7 billion, after yet another drawing passed without a big winner Wednesday. The numbers selected were: 3, 16, 29, 61 and 69, with the Powerball number being 22.
A-State Athletics announces multiple revenue generation initiatives for 2025-26
The Arkansas State Athletics Department and Red Wolves Foundation have announced multiple revenue-generation initiatives that are new for A-State’s 2025-26 athletics seasons.
1 week ago in World
Lorena becomes a hurricane off the western coast of Mexico as Kiko travels over open waters
Hurricane Lorena formed off the coast of Mexico's Baja California peninsula and a tropical storm warning has been issued for parts for of the area, forecasters said Wednesday.
1 week ago in Entertainment
5 new cast members join ‘Saturday Night Live’ after high-profile departures
Five new cast members will join the upcoming season of "Saturday Night Live," NBC announced Tuesday on the heels of several high-profile departures.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Cardi B wins case filed by security guard who claimed rapper assaulted her
A jury gave Cardi B a quick and absolute victory Tuesday at a trial in the lawsuit of a security guard who alleged the rap star assaulted her at a doctor's office during her then-secret first pregnancy.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Amazon ends a program that lets Prime members share free shipping perk with users outside household
Amazon is ending a program that allows members of its Prime membership subscription program to share their free shipping benefits with people who don't have the same primary address.
September’s low-cost pet vaccination clinic in Jonesboro scheduled
The date has been set for the monthly low-cost pet vaccination clinic in September.
1 week ago in Sports
Three ejected in Giants-Rockies game, delaying Rafael Devers’ 30th home run trot of season
Colorado pitcher Kyle Freeland, along with San Francisco third baseman Matt Chapman and shortstop Willy Adames, were ejected from Tuesday night's game following a benches-clearing incident that started after Devers hit a two-run homer in the first inning.
1 week ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz to face Novak Djokovic in the US Open semifinals. Jessica Pegula meets Sabalenka
Carlos Alcaraz finger-wagged the crowd, beat Jiri Lehecka to the net and cruised into the semifinals at the U.S. Open. Djokovic got past Taylor Fritz 6-3, 7-5, 3-6, 6-4 at night.
Jonesboro city council approves over $3M lien on former Citizens Bank property
The Jonesboro city council unanimously approved a resolution placing a municipal lien on property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.
Northeast Arkansas farmers meet with government officials to discuss farming crisis
Hundreds of Northeast Arkansas farmers gathered to discuss current farming concerns with government officials Tuesday morning in a town hall meeting.
Man accused of sexual indecency with a child in Jonesboro given $150K bond
An Arkansas man charged with sexual indecency with a child in Jonesboro is being held on a $150,000 bond.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Reese Witherspoon’s new mission: How she plans to inspire young readers
Oscar-winning actor and book club impresario Reese Witherspoon is teaming up with her publisher, Hachette Book Group, on a literacy campaign.
1 week ago in Sports
Ohio State is No. 1 in AP Top 25; LSU, Miami into top 5, Florida State is back and Alabama plummets
Ohio State climbed to No. 1 in The Associated Press Top 25 college football poll on Tuesday, LSU and Miami moved into the top five, and Florida State jumped back into the rankings at the expense of Alabama, which plummeted to its lowest spot in 17 seasons.
1 week ago in National
Pentagon authorizes up to 600 military lawyers to serve as temporary immigration judges
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has approved sending up to 600 military lawyers to the Justice Department to serve as temporary immigration judges, according to a memo reviewed by The Associated Press.
A&P Commission hears updates on construction of Jonesboro sports complex
Construction updates about the upcoming Ridge Athletics Center were presented at Tuesday's Advertising and Promotions Commission meeting.
Jonesboro library hosts library card sign-up drive & giveaway
In honor of National Library Card Sign-up Month this September, the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library is hosting a library card sign-up drive.
KASU Radio will host its 2025 Fall Fund Drive Sept. 8-19
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is holding its 2025 Fall Fund Drive beginning next week.
1 week ago in Features
How to draw every president and first lady in 4 steps
John Hutton, a North Carolina art history professor who draws in his spare time, outlined his four-step technique in a new book, "How to Draw the Presidents & First Ladies," published in July by the White House Historical Association.
1 week ago in Entertainment
Oscar buzz builds for Dwayne Johnson’s role as Mark Kerr in ‘The Smashing Machine’
Dwayne Johnson takes a serious turn as UFC fighter Mark Kerr in "The Smashing Machine," which had its world premiere Monday at the Venice Film Festival. "I have for a long time wanted this," Johnson said before the premiere.
