Features
2 weeks ago in Features, World
A freed political prisoner refuses to be deported from Belarus and promptly vanishes
Human rights activists are demanding that Belarusian authorities reveal what has happened to the 69-year-old opposition politician and former presidential candidate.
2 weeks ago in Features
Italy police seize 21 suspected forged Salvador Dali artworks after show opens in Parma
Italy's art police on Wednesday seized 21 artworks purportedly by Salvador Dalí on suspicion they were forgeries, after being tipped off by the Surrealist's foundation in Spain about suspected anomalies in the works.
2 weeks ago in Features
A postman, his family, and a chair: Van Gogh museum’s surprising reunion exhibition
Portraits from the late 1880s of the expansively bearded postman Joseph Roulin, his wife, two sons and baby daughter have been brought together for an exhibition titled "Van Gogh and the Roulins. Together Again at Last."
3 weeks ago in Features
Foraging revival: How wild food enthusiasts are reconnecting with nature
Humans have been foraging long before they developed the agricultural tools some 12,000 years ago that quickly overshadowed the ancient act that helped sustain early humans. Yet foraging enthusiasts say the search for wild mushrooms, edible plants, shellfish and seaweed has grown more popular in recent years as people tout their rare finds.
Trending
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
Living hostages and Palestinian prisoners are released as part of ceasefire in Gaza
All 20 remaining living hostages held in Gaza and hundreds of Palestinian prisoners held by Israel walked free Monday as part of a ceasefire pausing two years of war that decimated the Gaza Strip and killed tens of thousands of Palestinians.
Lifestyle
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Walking is good for you. Walking backward can add to the benefits
Here's a simple way to switch up your walking routine, according to experts: try going backward. Taking a brisk walk is an exercise rich in simplicity, and it can have impressive mental and physical benefits: stronger bones and muscles, cardiovascular fitness and stress relief, to name a few.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Instagram says it’s safeguarding teens by limiting them to PG-13 content
Teenagers on Instagram will be restricted to seeing PG-13 content by default and won't be able to change their settings without a parent's permission, Meta announced on Tuesday.
Pets of the Week Oct. 13
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
What to do if you’re underwater on your car loan
More car buyers are finding themselves in a tough spot financially. According to a recent report from Edmunds, more than 26% of new-vehicle trade-ins in the second quarter of 2025 had negative equity — the highest share in more than four years.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Here are the 3 fashion trends that ruled spring runways
As Paris Fashion Week wrapped up this week after myriad debuts and shake-ups, three trends took hold. Shoulders were broadened and jackets snapped to attention. Skin showed on the wearer's terms. And dressy, formal fashion came back — lighter, simpler, and meant for real life, not just red carpets.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks
Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Mini-meditations are a way to foster peace of mind at work
The idea of meditating can be intimidating. Beginners may imagine sitting uncomfortably in silence while breathing deeply and scrubbing all thoughts from their minds. The prospect of trying those techniques at work may feel embarrassing.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Want to eat more plant-based meals? Maggie Baird, Billie Eilish and Finneas’s mom, has some ideas
Maggie Baird says her vegan cinnamon rolls are a family favorite — including to her children, who happen to be the world-famous musicians Billie Eilish and Finneas.
Sports
1 day ago in Sports
Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings for his 18th NBA season, AP source says
Former MVP Russell Westbrook is joining the Sacramento Kings, a person familiar with the agreement told The Associated Press on Wednesday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the team hasn't announced the deal.
2 days ago in Sports
Yamamoto throws 3-hitter as Dodgers beat Brewers 5-1 for 2-0 lead in NLCS
Relying on an old-school pitching strategy has the defending World Series champion Los Angeles Dodgers two wins from returning to the Fall Classic.
2 days ago in Sports
NFL is more wide open with no dominant or unbeaten teams through first 6 weeks
The NFL is more wide open than it's been in years. There are no dominant teams this season, no unbeatens through six weeks. Only the Buccaneers and Colts have five wins.
3 days ago in Sports
Mariners take 2-0 ALCS lead, beat Blue Jays 10-3 as Rodríguez, Polanco and Naylor homer
With another triumph in Toronto, the surging Seattle Mariners moved two wins away from the team's first World Series. Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodríguez hit three-run homers, Josh Naylor added a two-run drive and the Mariners took a 2-0 AL Championship Series lead by routing the Blue Jays 10-3 on Monday.
3 days ago in Sports
Snell spectacular and Dodgers barely hold on in 9th to beat Brewers 2-1 in NLCS opener
Blake Snell allowed one baserunner in eight shutout innings before Los Angeles' bullpen barely held on as the Dodgers opened the NLCS with a 2-1 victory Monday night.
3 days ago in Sports
No Hail Mary magic this time and Moody’s last-play kick lifts the Bears past the Commanders 25-24
It wasn't quite the same drama as the Hail Mary that decided these teams' game a year ago, but Caleb Williams and the Bears did get the better of Jayden Daniels and the Commanders on a final-play score Monday night, with Chicago defeating Washington 25-24 with a 38-yard field goal by new kicker Jake Moody.
3 days ago in Sports
Titans fire coach Brian Callahan after 4-19 record and 1-5 start to second season
The Tennessee Titans fired Brian Callahan on Monday after a 1-5 start to his second season, making him the first NFL head coach ousted this season.
3 days ago in Sports
Cape Verde qualifies for the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini
Cape Verde will play in the World Cup for the first time after beating Eswatini 3-0 to win its group in African qualifying for the 2026 World Cup on Monday.
Events
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9 hours ago in Education, News
A-State receives National Science Foundation instrument grant
Arkansas State University received a National Science Foundation (NSF) Major Research Instrumentation award to support research by utilizing a highly advanced research instrument.
10 hours ago in Education, News, Wellness
Sloan selected for St. Jude national predoctoral Research Symposium
An Arkansas State University student has been selected to participate in the prestigious St. Jude National Symposium for Predoctoral Research this week in Memphis.
11 hours ago in News
Learn about green infrastructure at KJB’s Green-Up Jonesboro event
Keep Jonesboro Beautiful is inviting Jonesboro residents to the Green-up Jonesboro Sip-and-Share next Thursday.
12 hours ago in Education, News
International Studies among 10 schools chosen for Arkansas shade trees program
A hands-on lesson in science and community responsibility is taking root at a Jonesboro school with help from a state program.
Affidavit: Brookland mother left one-year-old son unattended in bathtub, found dead 14 minutes later
A Brookland mother is facing a felony manslaughter charge for her one-year-old son's death, after police said he was left unattended in a bathtub for 14 minutes.
15 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food, News
Red Wolf Renaissance Fair to return to Jonesboro in November
Fantasy and history will collide next month as the Red Wolf Renaissance Fair returns to Craighead Forest Park for the second year to raise awareness for red wolf conservation.
19 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Kristy Reed – Owner, Super V Drugs, Native Advertising, News, Wellness
Going viral, or bacterial? Sick season is clocking in
Cooler weather brings common ailments. Limiting germ exposure, staying up to date with available vaccines, and knowing what products you need to help relieve symptoms is essential.
Entertainment
15 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food, News
Red Wolf Renaissance Fair to return to Jonesboro in November
Fantasy and history will collide next month as the Red Wolf Renaissance Fair returns to Craighead Forest Park for the second year to raise awareness for red wolf conservation.
1 day ago in Entertainment
A character wouldn’t leave Reese Witherspoon alone. It led to her first novel
Reese Witherspoon's first novel for adults began with the kind of inspiration veteran fiction writers know well — a character who wouldn't leave her alone.
2 days ago in Entertainment
D’Angelo, Grammy-winning R&B singer who became an icon with ‘Untitled (How Does It Feel),’ dies
D'Angelo, the Grammy-winning R&B singer recognized by his raspy yet smooth voice and for garnering mainstream attention with the shirtless "Untitled (How Does It Feel)" music video, has died. He was 51.
3 days ago in Entertainment
‘Tron: Ares’ tops box office but falls short of expectations with $33.5 million debut
"Tron: Ares" powered up the box office grid in the top spot this weekend, but Disney's third entry in the sci-fi franchise fell short of expectations.
The Roundup
Drive Away in a Santa Fe Winner
Congrats to Kadee Ramey! She just won a brand new Hyundai Santa Fe from Cavenaugh Hyundai, Sonic Drive-In, and Jonesboro…