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2 weeks ago in National
Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act
A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.
The Diaper Storehouse in Jonesboro Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting
The Diaper Storehouse, a nonprofit providing diaper assistance to those in need, celebrated a ribbon-cutting Friday morning.
National Bike Month Kicks Off in Jonesboro
Cycling enthusiasts of Jonesboro have much to look forward to this summer as Native Brew Works kicked off National Bike Month with a party.
Leave ‘Abandoned’ Wildlife Where You Find It, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Says
It can be a shock to a person to see these young animals in such a helpless position, but this is how these species survive.
A-State Names Kalayna King as 2026 Wilson Award Recipient
The 140th recipient of the R.E. Lee Wilson Award, the highest undergraduate award that can be earned at Arkansas State University, was named Thursday night.
‘Speak Out’ Parkinson’s Program to be Topic During Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Meeting
Dr. Shannon Brantley will speak to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club about a Parkinson's disease program.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs
Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs
The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months
Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert
Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Mormon Wives’ star Taylor Frankie Paul and ex-partner ordered to stay 100 feet apart
Taylor Frankie Paul, a reality TV star from "The Secret Lives of Mormon Wives," and the father of her 2-year-old son were ordered Thursday to stay 100 feet (30 meters) away from each other for the next three years as a Utah court commissioner continues to assess custody plans for the child.
Summer Hours for Jonesboro Community Centers Announced
Summer hours for the City of Jonesboro's community centers have been announced.
The Jonesboro Right Now Mother’s Day Gallery 2026, presented by Ron’s Catfish
One lucky entry to the Mother's Day Gallery will receive a $100 gift card to Ron's Catfish!
2nd Annual Car Show in Paragould to Benefit Nonprofit Helping Foster Kids
A nonprofit is hosting its second annual car show in Paragould, aiming to benefit foster children, with a few changes this time around.
Jonesboro Post Consumer Brands Employees Pack Snack Packs for Local Schools as Part of Volunteer Effort
The employees' snack packs were to benefit families facing food insecurity in Nettleton Public Schools and Brookland Elementary School.
Michigan Sex Offender Accused of Failure to Register While Residing in Jonesboro
A Michigan sex offender is being held on a $950,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to register in Arkansas while residing in Jonesboro.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Milly Alcock’s ‘punk rock’ Supergirl takes flight as DC bets big on the Woman of Tomorrow
Not too long after James Gunn and Peter Safran stepped up to lead DC Studios into the future, they were riffing about Supergirl. The Tom King comic series, "Supergirl: World of Tomorrow" was one of the ideas they were especially excited about, and Gunn had a very specific image in his head.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach
Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again
Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.
