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1 week ago in Features, Trending

3 fans. 60 Super Bowls. This might be their last time going to the big game

It just wouldn't feel like the Super Bowl for them if they weren't all there. And this might be the last time they all do it. That's what three old friends were coming to grips with just before this year's Super Bowl. The trio of octogenarians are the only fans left in the exclusive "never missed a Super Bowl" club.

2 weeks ago in Features, World

A 13-year-old Australian boy swims for hours to save his mother and siblings who were swept away

A 13-year-old boy is credited with saving his family after he swam for four hours in choppy waters off the coast of Western Australia to alert authorities that his mother and two younger siblings had been swept away.

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3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

3 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

James Van Der Beek, the ‘Dawson’s Creek’ star who later mocked his own hunky persona, has died at 48

James Van Der Beek, a heartthrob who starred in coming-of-age dramas at the dawn of the new millennium, shooting to fame playing the titular character in "Dawson's Creek" and in later years mocking his own hunky persona, has died. He was 48.

Lifestyle

20 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas

The Wish-A-Thon is hosted by Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The exact total for this year's event is $544,198.84 and counting.

1 day ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

Cybersecurity tips to protect against scams from Jonesboro banks

Jonesboro banks are warning against various scams as scam tactics evolve.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News, Sports & Outdoors, Wellness

Multiple workshops planned in February at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

google stret view of library

The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Education, Entertainment, Government & Politics, Lifestyle, News

Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback

residents look at boards at earle belle community center for plan jonesboro

The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve. 

1 day ago in Business, Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon roadblocks open in Northeast Arkansas

make-a-wish-roadblocks

The 28th annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon is finally here, and communities in Craighead County have the opportunity to grant wishes through donations during this once-a-year event.

2 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

National Guardsman gifted new car in Brookland

group at NABC Changing and Saving Lives Foundation

Michael Whatley, a sergeant in the Arkansas Army National Guard, was gifted a refurbished vehicle on Wednesday.

2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News, Wellness

Jonesboro 10-year-old sells artwork for Make-A-Wish

Matthews and Beeson posing while beeson holds money

Kohl Beeson, who is 10 years old, said he has been painting since he was in kindergarten.

2 days ago in Ask The Expert, Business, Hunting Expert, Lifestyle, Native Advertising, News, Sports & Outdoors

THE EXPERT | DNW Outdoors discusses Migra Ammunition’s non-toxic solution for waterfowl and dove hunting

Migra shotgun shell

For hunters seeking the best stacked shotshells for waterfowl hunting or high-performance dove hunting ammo, Migra offers versatile, non-toxic solutions that deliver unmatched efficiency and ethical results.

Sports

23 hours ago in Sports

Chris Paul, the ‘Point God,’ retires as All-Star weekend begins, ending a 21-season NBA run

Chris Paul, the "Point God" who was a 12-time All-Star selection and two-time Olympic gold medalist, announced his retirement on Friday in the capper of a 21-season career that will surely merit induction into the Basketball Hall of Fame.

23 hours ago in Sports

A healthy Shohei Ohtani eyes the one major award he hasn’t won — a Cy Young Award

Shohei Ohtani is a five-time All-Star, a four-time Most Valuable Player, a two-time World Series winner and a World Baseball Classic champion, giving him a sparkling baseball resume that no current player can touch. The only major honor he hasn't won? A Cy Young Award.

23 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

1 day ago in Olympics, Sports

Norway’s Klaebo makes history on skis, ties all-time Winter Olympics gold record

Friday the 13th will be remembered as a lucky day for Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo. Norway's cross-country skiing star tied an all‑time Winter Games record by winning his eighth gold medal Friday at the Milan Cortina Olympics. The 29‑year‑old claimed victory in the men's 10 kilometer interval‑start race, for his third gold at the 2026 games.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Chloe Kim falls short of Olympic three-peat, taking silver as Choi Gaon wins women’s halfpipe

Chloe Kim fell short in her bid to become the first Olympic snowboarder to win three consecutive gold medals, finishing second to Choi Gaon of South Korea in the women's halfpipe on Thursday.

2 days ago in Sports

Chloe Kim on deck for chance at third straight Olympic gold

Now, it's Chloe Kim's turn to grasp a special spot in snowboarding's record book. Kim will be in the halfpipe Thursday night, trying to become the first snowboarder to win three straight Olympic gold medals.

2 days ago in Olympics, Sports

Jessie Diggins fights injury to take bronze in race dominated by Sweden at Milan Cortina Games

Jessie Diggins of the United States battled through injury to claim bronze Thursday in the women's 10‑kilometer interval start, a race dominated by Sweden's Frida Karlsson as she won her second gold medal at the Winter Olympics.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Seahawks enjoy morning beers, praise ‘best team in the world’ as Seattle celebrates Super Bowl title

Ernest Jones IV dropped a few choice words while praising his defensive teammates, his offensive line, his quarterback and the city of Seattle ahead of the Seahawks' Super Bowl victory parade on Wednesday.

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  • News from Jonesboro Right Now

    5 hours ago in Arts & Culture, News

    KASU to feature photography exhibit for Black History Month

    The F.W. Woolworth Lunch Counter, Greensboro, N.C.

    Attendees can view photos, including Little Rock Central High School, the Edmund Pettus Bridge in Selma, AL, and other heritage locations.

    20 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness

    Annual Have-A-Heart Wish-A-Thon raises over $540,000 in Northeast Arkansas

    The Wish-A-Thon is hosted by Jonesboro Media Group, KAIT, and Make-A-Wish Mid-South. The exact total for this year's event is $544,198.84 and counting.

    23 hours ago in Education, News

    University of Arkansas Dean’s List includes Jonesboro students

    The University of Arkansas announced students who earned a spot on the Dean's List for the Fall 2025 semester.

    1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, News

    A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition  

    Cutler holding a snake during her trip to Peru.

    When Makenzie “Kenzi” Cutler was considering how to approach her semester class project, a documentary, she began thinking beyond the classroom and set her sights on the Amazon jungle.

    1 day ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

    Cybersecurity tips to protect against scams from Jonesboro banks

    Jonesboro banks are warning against various scams as scam tactics evolve.

    1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News, Sports & Outdoors, Wellness

    Multiple workshops planned in February at Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library

    google stret view of library

    The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has several events planned for all ages during February.

    1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Education, Entertainment, Government & Politics, Lifestyle, News

    Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback

    residents look at boards at earle belle community center for plan jonesboro

    The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve. 

    Entertainment

    23 hours ago in Entertainment, Sports

    Taylor Swift rumors spiked ticket sales for Pebble Beach golf tournament

    Pebble Beach had an extra buzz Friday morning with rumors swirling in the cool Pacific breeze Swift would be there to watch her fiancé, Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce, playing in the PGA Tour event that combines corporate CEOs and celebrities with golf's best.

    24 hours ago in Entertainment

    After 800 episodes, ‘The Simpsons’ creators look back — and ahead

    Eight hundred episodes, 37 seasons, and one four-fingered family that refuses to age. As "The Simpsons" hits a milestone few series have ever glimpsed this weekend, the architects behind Springfield are reflecting on the choices that turned crude 1987 shorts from "The Tracey Ullman Show" into a cultural juggernaut.

    1 day ago in Education, Entertainment, News

    A-State graduate finalist in intercollegiate broadcast competition  

    Cutler holding a snake during her trip to Peru.

    When Makenzie “Kenzi” Cutler was considering how to approach her semester class project, a documentary, she began thinking beyond the classroom and set her sights on the Amazon jungle.

    1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Business, Education, Entertainment, Government & Politics, Lifestyle, News

    Plan Jonesboro open house gathers feedback

    residents look at boards at earle belle community center for plan jonesboro

    The open house was an informal, drop-in discussion where residents could chat and share their thoughts on what they enjoy about Jonesboro, and how the city could improve. 

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