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Bob Mackie, designer to the stars who dressed Cher and Marilyn and defined ’70s glamour, dies at 87

Bob Mackie, the fashion designer whose visually provocative Hollywood style defined glamour for the 1970s — including putting Carol Burnett in some of her kookiest getups and Cher in her raciest ones — died Monday. He was 87.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Patrick Mahomes shines on his surgically repaired knee in Chiefs’ season-opening rout of Broncos

Patrick Mahomes' surgically repaired left knee felt so good on Monday night that he even ran for a touchdown against the Broncos. Twice.

2 weeks ago in Sports

Judge hits first homer since May 24 as Yankees clinch record 61st postseason berth, 9th in 10 years

A few minutes after Aaron Judge's first home run since May, the New York Yankees clinched their record 61st postseason berth and ninth in 10 years.

2 weeks ago in Sports

PGA Tour will have an elite tier and outlines the path to get there and stay there

Winners of the four majors and The Players Championship will get the same rewards as winners of the elite Championship Series events under a new competition model the PGA Tour released Tuesday as it moves toward two divisions in 2028.

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Craighead County Quorum Court Approves Weight Limit Ordinance on Road

Justices of the Craighead County Quorum Court approved a weight limit ordinance for a county road Monday night.

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Jonesboro Man Accused Pointing Gun at Ex-Girlfriend During Domestic Disturbance

A Jonesboro man is facing felony charges after police said an argument over personal belongings escalated into an armed confrontation involving his ex-girlfriend and her child.

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Renew Mental Health & Wellness Secures Funding for Naloxone HERO Program

The program will receive a $768.00 credit from the established Arkansas Naloxone Bank to obtain naloxone for distribution to community members throughout Craighead County.

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Man Held on $750K Bond After Sending Threatening Letters to Paragould Officials, Residents

Following a nearly year-long investigation into threatening letters mailed to local officials and citizens, Paragould police arrested a Forrest City man who is being held on a $750,000 cash/surety bond.

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Persons of Interest Being Sought After Gunfire Destroys Four Jonesboro Flock Cameras

The Jonesboro Police Department (JPD) has identified persons of interest and plans to file charges after four of the city's Flock safety cameras were destroyed by gunfire last weekend.

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Applications for Salvation Army of Jonesboro’s Angel Tree, Silver Bells to Open Soon

"It's extremely important, especially this time of year," said Salvation Army of Jonesboro office coordinator Holly McLeod. "We feel like it is very important that we are diligent in making sure the need is met."

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A-State Faces Setback at Georgia Southern, 3-0

Arkansas State soccer (2-3-2, 0-1-0 SBC) fell to Georgia Southern (6-1-2, 1-0-0 SBC) in the first match of conference play via a 3-0 decision on Sunday afternoon at Bo Pitts Field.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘Practical Magic 2’ conjures a No. 1 box office debut with $30 million

"Practical Magic 2" conjured a box-office victory this weekend, opening atop the North American charts nearly three decades after its predecessor grew from a modest theatrical performer into a cult favorite.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

‘The Pitt’ looks to repeat and ‘Widow’s Bay’ could bring an epic wave as Emmy Awards arrive

The 78th Emmy Awards are here. "The Pitt" will look to find its place in the television pantheon and "Widow's Bay" will ride a storm of buzz into the ceremony Monday night at the Peacock Theater in Los Angeles.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Celine Dion thrills fans with emotional comeback concert after overcoming rare illness

She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director. Some 30,000 people read it before they had finished screaming: Celine Dion did it.

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Jonesboro Man Dies After August Motorcycle Crash

Police said a Jonesboro man died following a two-vehicle collision last month at Highway 18 (East Highland Drive) and Rains Street.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Want to lower your risk of dementia? It doesn’t involve a blood test

New blood tests that might predict Alzheimer's years before symptoms begin may sound tantalizing for people who worry about later-in-life dementia. But doctors say they aren't quite ready yet — and besides, you don't need a test before trying to lower your risk.

2 weeks ago in Sports

US women show some vulnerability ahead of LA Games capturing 5th straight World Cup basketball title

The names may change, but the results are the same for the U.S. women's basketball team — another FIBA World Cup title. The Americans' fifth championship in a row came Sunday in a 97-79 victory over France. It wasn't as easy as the previous four, with the U.S. showing some vulnerability throughout the tournament.

2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Resetting the AL and NL postseason races with 2 weeks left in the regular season

Clinching season has begun, with the Tampa Bay Rays and Milwaukee Brewers becoming the first teams to wrap up spots in the postseason.

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St. Bernards Hospice Receives National Recognition for Caregiver, Family Experience

St. Bernards Hospice recently received "Superior Performer" recognition by the national organization, Strategic Healthcare Programs (SHP), for its overall caregiver and family experience during 2025.

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JRN Pets of the Week: Crema and Georgie

Each week, Jonesboro Right Now teams up with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS) to feature local pets available for adoption.

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