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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tennessee governor pardons country star Jelly Roll, who has sought redemption from criminal past
Tennessee's governor pardoned country star Jelly Roll on Thursday for his criminal past in the state, acknowledging the Nashville native's long road back from drugs and prison through soul-searching, songwriting and advocacy for second chances.
Fountain Square tenants look for new home as landlord looks to sell
All leases are set to terminate on Feb. 28 and demolition of the property will occur the following day.
A-State women’s basketball nets seventh-straight win against ULM in conference opener
Behind a season-high 15 three-pointers, Arkansas State women's basketball earned its seventh straight win and opened conference play with a 79-58 victory over ULM
Officers in Jonesboro off-duty shooting identified
JPD has identified the two officers involved in the off-duty shooting on Dec. 15.
Warming centers will open in Jonesboro for freezing temperatures
Shelters will open when daytime temperatures are below freezing. JET will provide free transportation to and from the shelters.
2 weeks ago in National
US government admits role in causing helicopter-plane collision that killed 67 in Washington
The U.S. government admitted Wednesday that the actions of an air traffic controller and Army helicopter pilot played a role in causing a collision last January between an airliner and a Black Hawk near the nation's capital, killing 67 people.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Add expectant father to Allen’s list of achievements in Buffalo, after Steinfeld announces pregnancy
Marriage, fatherhood and an NFL MVP honor were the furthest things on Josh Allen's mind when he arrived in Buffalo as a raw but promising quarterback prospect in April 2018.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Thousands of fans join tribute to reggae pioneer Jimmy Cliff in his native Jamaica
The instructions on Wednesday were clear: no serious, sad or long faces. And the crowd filing into a gymnasium in Jamaica's capital largely obliged as they honored reggae giant Jimmy Cliff.
A-State records statement win at Texas State
Arkansas State men’s basketball pulled away late in the second half to secure an 89-70 conference-opening victory at Texas State on Wednesday night inside Strahan Arena.
2 weeks ago in , Kristy Reed – Owner, Super V Drugs
ASK THE EXPERT | Super V Drugs in Jonesboro breaks down some safe medication management strategies
According to an NIH survey, American adults under 65 take an average of 3.9 prescriptions per person, per year.
Motorcyclist admits to swallowing “eightball” of meth during high-speed chase in Jonesboro
A motorcyclist faces multiple felony charges after police said he fled a traffic stop in Jonesboro and later admitted to medics that he swallowed meth during the ordeal.
Mississippi County Hospital System, St. Bernards Healthcare strengthen rural health partnership
Mississippi County Hospital System and St. Bernards Healthcare announced a finalized agreement Wednesday for St. Bernards to manage two medical centers in Blytheville and Osceola.
Man held on $250K bond accused of raping underage victim in Jonesboro
Roger "Dylan" Shoemaker is being charged with rape of a person less than 14 years old.
2 weeks ago in National
4 Republicans defy Speaker Johnson to force House vote on extending ACA subsidies
Four centrist Republicans broke with Speaker Mike Johnson on Wednesday and signed onto a Democratic-led petition that will force a House vote on extending for three years an enhanced pandemic-era subsidy that lowers health insurance costs for millions of Americans.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Teen drug use remains low, but survey finds small rise in heroin and cocaine use
Teen use of alcohol, nicotine and marijuana remains at record lows, according to national survey results released Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes begins rehab after knee surgery with eye on Week 1 return in 2026
Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes has begun rehab following surgery to repair two torn ligaments in his left knee, and the team is optimistic the two-time MVP could be back early next season — perhaps even by the time Kansas City plays Week 1.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Dolphins benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie Quinn Ewers, AP source says
The Miami Dolphins are benching Tua Tagovailoa for rookie seventh-round pick Quinn Ewers, a person with knowledge of the quarterback change told The Associated Press on Wednesday.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Rob Reiner’s son Nick appears in court on 2 counts of murder in killing of his parents
Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner made his first court appearance Wednesday in Los Angeles on two counts of first-degree murder in the killing of his parents.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
The Oscars will move to YouTube in 2029, leaving longtime home of ABC
In a seismic shift for one of television's marquee events, the Academy Awards will depart ABC and begin streaming on YouTube beginning in 2029, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced Wednesday.
