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Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.

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Dolly Parton cancels Las Vegas residency due to health issues: ‘Everything I have is treatable’

Dolly Parton has canceled her previously postponed Las Vegas residency due to health challenges that leave her feeling "swimmy headed" — but has assured fans her ailments are treatable.

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Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have ended their ‘It Ends With Us’ dispute in a settlement

Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni have agreed to end their legal battle over the acrimonious production of their 2024 film "It Ends With Us."

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Occupational Therapist Pleads Guilty to One Count of Permitting Child Abuse and Four Counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of Juvenile

As a result of her guilty plea, Morrison is prohibited from working with children in any professional capacity and will surrender her occupational therapy and related licenses

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EF-Unknown Rating Issued to Tornado that Touched Down Near Craighead/Poinsett County Line

A twister touched down near the Craighead/Poinsett County line during the tornado-warned storm last week, the National Weather Service said Monday.

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Hoxie Woman Arrested for Motor Vehicle Theft and Hit and Run Accident in Greene County

A Hoxie woman is being held in the Greene County jail after police said she stole a Camaro and failed to stop after striking another vehicle and fleeing the scene.

2 weeks ago in World

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard, including 17 Americans, was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus killed three passengers and left at least three others seriously ill, the World Health Organization and the ship's operator said.

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New Work Zone Safety Public Service Announcements Feature Real-Life Experiences from ARDOT Employees

The advertisements are part of a concerted effort to provide a more direct, unfiltered approach to advancing work zone safety in Arkansas.

2 weeks ago in World

US claims progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying 2 merchant ships have transited

The U.S. military said Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new plan to restore traffic. Iran has effectively closed the critical waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched the war in late February.

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Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Met Gala guests from Beyoncé to Nicole Kidman set to flaunt fashion as art

From beyond the museum walls Monday, works of art will move and take shape as the glitterati of guests from Beyoncé, Nicole Kidman to Venus Williams will fashionably ascend the Metropolitan Museum of Art's steps and exhibit their creative interpretations of this year's dress code, "Fashion is art."

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Jo Ann Nalley to Receive Honorary Doctoral Degree from Arkansas State University

Arkansas State University will confer the honorary Doctor of Public Service degree upon Jo Ann Nalley of Jonesboro, one of A-State’s longest serving and most dedicated staff members.

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A-State’s College of Agriculture Announces Top Graduating Students for 2025-26

The College of Agriculture at Arkansas State University recognized its outstanding students for the 2025-26 academic year during Convocation of Scholars.

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Late-Inning Heartbreak Sends Arkansas State to Series Loss at Old Dominion

Red Wolves rebound from shutout with dominant win but surrender Sunday finale on walk-off to drop Sun Belt road series 2-1.

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Apply for a 2026 Arkansas Elk Hunting Permit May 1

Hunters interested in pursuing Arkansas’s largest big game animal can apply for a limited hunting permit draw.

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Jonesboro Library to Host May Events, Includes Practice ACT and Art Workshop

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events planned for May for all ages, such as a practice ACT and an art workshop.

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Jonesboro Man Accused of Shooting into Multiple Businesses, Stealing in Burglary Spree

A Jonesboro man faces several charges after police said he stole a vehicle and shot his way into several businesses during an armed burglary spree last month.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

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3 days ago in Entertainment, Music

New Wings exhibit traces Paul McCartney’s reinvention as husband, father and bandleader

The largest collection of Paul McCartney's personal artifacts ever publicly displayed is part of a new exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame centering on his life after The Beatles.

3 days ago in Entertainment

Bam! Pow! Krakoom! The everlasting allure of the American comic book

Pick one up. Be seduced by its glossy cover. Gaze upon the impossibly muscular body clad in a skin-tight suit. Our hero or heroine will surely be soaring, shouting, blasting a villain into next week. They are ridiculous. They are addictively great. Comic books, of the superhero variety, are 100% American.

3 days ago in Entertainment

John Travolta surprised with honorary Palme d’Or at Cannes Film Festival

John Travolta was surprised with an honorary Palme d'Or at the Cannes Film Festival premiere of his directorial debut Friday.