Features
2 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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26 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high
Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Olympics, Trending
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
Lifestyle
7 hours 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.
5 days 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...
6 days 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...
6 days 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...
6 days 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...
2 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.
3 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.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
Sports
22 minutes ago in Sports
Harry Kane scores on record-tying 125th appearance for England
Harry Kane made a record-tying 125th appearance for England in the Nations League match against Czechia at Wembley Stadium on Tuesday — and marked the occasion with another goal.
7 hours ago in Sports
Jannik Sinner to miss the rest of the year due to knee inflammation
Top-ranked Jannik Sinner announced he will be out for the rest of the year as he continues to deal with an injured knee. Sinner has not played since July when he beat Alexander Zverev in the Wimbledon final. He withdrew from the U.S. Open because of a right knee injury.
4 days ago in Sports
Marcus Mariota to start for Commanders against Colts in London with Jayden Daniels ruled out
Commanders quarterback Marcus Mariota will get his second straight start in place of the injured Jayden Daniels on Sunday when Washington faces...
4 days ago in Sports
Browns didn’t ‘swing and miss’ with Deshaun Watson after all
A deal that was a disaster for four years is suddenly producing some hits. After Browns owner Jimmy Haslam called the trade "a big swing and miss," Watson beat...
4 days ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson scores 36 points as the Aces send the Fever home again with a 94-83 win in Game 3
The four-time WNBA MVP, who had a verbal encounter with a Fever fan in Indiana two nights earlier, scored 36 points and grabbed 10 rebounds to...
4 days ago in Sports
Braves hit 3 homers and Chris Sale closes out 6-2 win over Phillies to win Wild Card Series
After hitting into two double plays during the Atlanta Braves' loss to the Philadelphia Phillies on Wednesday, Michael Harris II was eager for...
5 days ago in Sports
‘Is this the end?’ Cristiano Ronaldo’s future with Portugal unclear after veteran star leaves team
By TALES AZZONI AP Sports Writer MADRID (AP) — Cristiano Ronaldo’s abrupt decision to leave Portugal’s training camp after an…
5 days ago in Sports
Well-rested Dallas Stars hope long offseason sets them up to make another deep playoff run
At some point during the long offseason for the Dallas Stars, captain Jamie Benn told his wife he felt as if it was time to get started on...
Events
News from Jonesboro Right Now
12 minutes ago in Community, News
AAF NEA Announces the Diaper Storehouse in Jonesboro as 2026 ADvocacy Recipient
Over the next few months, AAF NEA will work with The Diaper Storehouse on creative projects supporting its mission and continued growth.
1 hour ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News
Jonesboro’s TRIPPP Becomes First Artist Signed to HARDY’s Mockingbird Records
Nearly a decade after three Jonesboro brothers began chasing a music dream, JD, Chaz and Treyson Stafford are entering a new chapter with one of country music's biggest stars in their corner
2 hours ago in Community, Education, News
Nominations Being Sought for A-State’s Ninth Annual Living Legends Awards
Preparations are underway for the ninth annual Living Legends Awards, which will be held during the Black History Month celebrations early next year.
3 hours ago in Community, News
Family Crisis Center in Jonesboro Awarded $29,400 Strategic Impact Grant
The grant will fund FCC’s Strategic Planning and Organizational Readiness Initiative.
City of Jonesboro to Break Ground on Caraway Road Expansion
The approximately $5.5 million project will expand Caraway Road to 5 lanes from I-555 to Latourette Drive and then transition to three lanes to Glenn Place.
5 hours ago in Community, Education, News
Nettleton Students Speak with International Space Station Astronaut through Amateur Radio
"This is a once-in-a-lifetime experience, where everyone gets to talk to an astronaut live, and on top of that, we weren't just communicating with Ham radio, we got to see them," said Haley Bagwell, EAST facilitator at UHSMA.
6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Jonesboro Employee Accused of Stealing Over $10K in Jewelry from Workplace, Pawning Items
Police arrested a Jonesboro woman after they said she stole over $10,000 in jewelry from her workplace and sold several items to area pawn shops.
Entertainment
26 minutes ago in Entertainment, Trending
Nicole Kidman, Zendaya and hovering cars see Paris Fashion Week go out on a high
Louis Vuitton closed Paris Fashion Week on Tuesday evening with Zendaya in the audience and car sculptures hovering above the runway at the Louvre Museum. It was the final major show of a spring runway season that began in New York last month.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Paramount and Warner Bros are now one Hollywood giant: Skydance. Here’s how we got here
It's official: Skydance-owned Paramount has closed its $81 billion takeover of Warner Bros. Discovery. The companies completed the deal on Tuesday, ushering in a new Hollywood giant with the now shorter "Skydance" nametag.
1 day ago in Entertainment, Olympics, Trending
Brisbane 2032 launches a cockatoo emblem for Olympics and Paralympics after an accidental leak
The cockatoo has won out over the kangaroo, the koala and the bin chicken to become the emblem of the 2032 Olympics and Paralympics — after a bit of an embarrassing social media leak.
4 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Quavo talks new album, fatherhood, viral ‘Hotel Lobby’ and working on Migos project with Offset
The Grammy-nominated rapper is moving forward with fatherhood, healing and a sense of purpose. Now a father to...
