Features
3 weeks ago in Features
Fat Bear Week opens for Alaska’s heavyweight crown. Can Chunk, the 1,200-pound champ, win again?
After a summer spent packing away sockeye salmon, Alaska's heftiest brown bears are ready to throw their weight around. Online voting began Tuesday for Fat Bear Week, the annual contest that pits the rotund residents of Katmai National Park and Preserve against each other for the title of most oversized ursine.
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56 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
60 minutes ago in Trending, World
Surgery confirms pope has lung cancer and he had the lower lobe of his right lung removed
Pope Leo XIV underwent surgery Tuesday that confirmed that he has lung cancer, and doctors removed the lower lobe of his right lung, the Vatican said. The tests confirmed a diagnosis of lung adenocarcinoma, the Vatican said in a medical bulletin after the surgery.
Lifestyle
7 hours ago in Lifestyle
How to spot imposter scams
Wells Fargo reports imposter scams surged in 2024, costing $2.95 billion.
5 days ago in Lifestyle
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
One income, two retirements: How couples can protect their future
For a lot of people, a one-size-fits-all retirement plan just doesn't fit. Their family circumstances call for a more custom-made approach.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Naomi Campbell’s 5-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales is overturned
Supermodel Naomi Campbell won a legal challenge Thursday to overturn a five-year ban on serving as a charity trustee in England and Wales. A three-judge tribunal found...
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Sports
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown appears in Miami court but judge delays hearing on expected plea deal
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown's court hearing where he was expected to accept a plea deal and avoid prison time in...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Hulk star Lou Ferrigno fulfills childhood dream meeting with Pope Leo XIV
Lou Ferrigno, who starred as the Marvel character during its 1977–1982 U.S. television run, met with the American pope and chatted briefly with...
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Lifestyle
Woman accused of shooting at Rihanna’s home is mentally fit for trial, judge says
A woman accused of spraying bullets at Rihanna and A$AP Rocky's home, hitting a trailer the celebrity couple was inside and a nursery their kids were in, was found...
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
There’s an easy way to get rid of all the reusable bags piling up in your home
The environmental impact of a reusable bag is relatively small, so ending up with a sizable stash isn't a significant problem. Still, paring down can declutter cupboards and lead to a smaller collection that'll actually get used. As for the excess, donate to food banks and thrift stores.
Sports
8 hours ago in Sports
Contreras delivers and Milwaukee’s bullpen shines as the Brewers top the Dodgers 7-4 in NLCS Game 2
Thanks to a couple of big swings from William Contreras, the Milwaukee Brewers need just a couple more wins to earn their first National League pennant and end the Los Angeles Dodgers' championship reign.
8 hours ago in Sports
Chase DeLauter and José Ramírez lead the Guardians to a 7-3 win over the Rays in Game 1 of the ALCS
The Cleveland Guardians used small ball, the longball and played solid all-around baseball to keep winning in the postseason.
8 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Formula 1 announces return to Africa with Grand Prix in Rwanda in early 2030s
Rwanda will host a Formula 1 race from "the early 2030s" when the series returns to Africa after about 40 years.
1 day ago in Sports
Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
4 days ago in Sports
Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.
5 days ago in Sports
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.
5 days ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.
Events
News from Jonesboro Right Now
3 hours ago in Community, Education, News, Outdoors, Sports
A-State Homecoming Goes ‘Into the Howlverse’ Oct. 19-24
The theme for this year’s Homecoming is based on Marvel’s “Into the Spider-Verse,” with activities related to the animated movie.
4 hours ago in Health & Wellness, News
Endocrinologist Dr. Kavya Nalluri Joins St. Bernards Clopton Clinic
Endocrinologist Dr. Kavya Nalluri has joined the team of multispecialty healthcare providers at St. Bernards Clopton Clinic, bringing advanced clinical expertise in internal medicine, metabolism and endocrine care.
5 hours ago in Business, Education, News
Phase One Underway at CREST Center; Construction Celebration in October
Construction began earlier this spring on phase one of three for the upcoming Career Readiness Education and Skills Training (CREST) Center.
6 hours ago in Education, News, Traffic
Brookland School Board Approves Resolution Declaring Highway 49 and School Street ‘Dangerous’
The Brookland School Board voted 4-0 Monday night to officially support a resolution recognizing the intersection of U.S. Highway 49 and School Street as a traffic safety concern.
6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Government & Politics, News
Craighead County Detention Center Updates, Sheriff’s Office Pay Program Discussed During County Government Meetings
The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday heard updates on the annual state review of the Craighead County Detention Center.
8 hours ago in Community, Fall Guide, Holiday Guide, News
Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation Seeking Participants for Veterans Day Parade
Event organizers noted that this year's parade carries "special significance" as it will commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States of America.
9 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Caraway Woman Accused of Presenting Fabricated Custody Documents to School Resource Officer
A Caraway woman is behind bars after police said she allegedly presented a school resource officer with a fake custody order in an attempt to interfere with court-ordered custody.
Entertainment
56 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Duane ‘Keffe D’ Davis gets 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the murder of Tupac Shakur
An aging ex-gang leader was sentenced Tuesday to 40 years to life in prison for orchestrating the 1996 drive-by shooting of rap icon Tupac Shakur near the Las Vegas Strip.
57 minutes ago in Entertainment
Lena Dunham to bring back ‘Girls’ for a 5-episode run on HBO 10 years after its finale
"Girls," the show that was the voice of its generation — or at least a voice of a generation — is coming back. HBO announced Tuesday that creator and star Lena Dunham and nearly all of the core cast will return for a limited five-episode run a decade after its finale.
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
RJ Mitte, ‘Breaking Bad’ actor and disability rights champion, dies at 34
Actor and disability rights advocate RJ Mitte, who brought a lifetime of experience with cerebral palsy to fictional family struggles in an essential role on "Breaking Bad," died Monday at age 34, authorities and his representatives said.
8 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Selma Blair accused of attacking 2 flight attendants and assaulting a police officer and nurse
Actor Selma Blair was arrested after she was accused of injuring two flight attendants on a trip from Los Angeles to New York. She was also accused of kicking a police officer taking her to the hospital and kicking a nurse once she got there.
