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Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars

A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.

4 weeks 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.

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Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

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Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.

1 day ago in Lifestyle

What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.

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Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers

moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.

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Harvest Hearing in Jonesboro on the connection between hearing loss and cognitive decline

Researchers have found a strong connection between untreated hearing loss and cognitive decline.

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Pets of the Week – March 2

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.

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Sports

3 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Ohtani has grand slam, 5 RBIs as Japan routs Taiwan 13-0 in its WBC opener

Shohei Ohtani doubled on the first pitch of the game, then hit a go-ahead grand slam and an RBI single in a 10-run second inning to lead defending champion Japan over Taiwan 13-0 Friday night in its World Baseball Classic opener.

1 day ago in Sports

Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic

Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."

2 days ago in Sports

Shohei Ohtani is the show again in Japan for the World Baseball Classic

It's officially named the World Baseball Classic. But for the Group C games in Japan, simply call it the world according to Shohei Ohtani.

2 days ago in Sports

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka announces engagement to Georgios Frangulis

Top-ranked tennis player Aryna Sabalenka has announced her engagement to Brazilian businessman Georgios Frangulis. Sabalenka posted a video of the proposal on Instagram, accompanied with the words "You & me, forever" along with a ring and heart emoji.

3 days ago in Sports

Braves’ Jurickson Profar faces 162-game suspension for second positive drug test, AP source says

Atlanta outfielder Jurickson Profar faces a 162-game suspension by Major League Baseball for a possible second failed test for a performance-enhancing drug, a person familiar with the issue told The Associated Press on Tuesday

3 days ago in Sports

Jack Hughes returns to his day job in the NHL after TV tour as the US Olympic hockey hero

Jack Hughes was enthralled by Lorne Michaels' stories that highlighted his time at "Saturday Night Live" and enjoyed sharing the stage with brother Quinn and U.S. women's captain Hilary Knight on "The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon."

3 days ago in Sports

A long-shot American dream hits the F1 grid as Cadillac debuts at the Australian GP

The Andretti family dream to enter an American team in Formula 1 will finally reach the starting grid when the season begins this weekend with the Australian Grand Prix in Melbourne.

3 days ago in Sports

Giannis Antetokounmpo returns and says he can’t rush back from injuries at age 31

Giannis Antetokounmpo developed a reputation for making rapid returns from injury during his rise to superstardom, but the Milwaukee Bucks forward acknowledges those days may be drawing to a close.

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    2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

    Monette man accused of video voyeurism after admitting to recording coworker in restroom

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    A Monette man was arrested on a felony video voyeurism charge after police said he used his cell phone to try to record a female coworker while she was in the restroom.

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    Jonesboro man held on $500K bond after months of stalking culminate in attempted break-in

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    A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 bond after police said he stalked his ex-girlfriend for months before attempting to kick down her apartment door.

    4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

    Arkansas State student faces felony drug, weapons charges after campus deal caught on camera

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    An Arkansas State University student faces up to life in prison after police allegedly found a handgun and marijuana in his campus apartment following a suspected drug deal caught on video.

    4 hours ago in Agriculture, Education, News

    Arkansas State University announces Charles Kruse Scholarship in agriculture 

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    The scholarship was established to support students in the College of Agriculture (CoA) who demonstrate academic excellence, leadership, and the core values of the Delta Theta chapter of Pi Kappa Alpha. 

    5 hours ago in News

    Craighead County road to close Monday for road work

    The Craighead County Road Department will be closing a road on Monday.

    6 hours ago in Health & Wellness, Home & Garden Guide, News

    Daylight saving time to begin Sunday

    Prepare to spring forward one hour this weekend as Daylight saving time starts across the country.

    8 hours ago in Back to School Guide, Education, Home & Garden Guide, Lifestyle, Local Spotlight, News, Summer Fun Guide

    Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

    Jonesboro EAST students partner with NEACTC to build emergency playground medical boxes

    A group of Jonesboro students is working together to make sure medical attention can be quickly provided during recess.

    Entertainment

    3 hours ago in Entertainment

    After 5 years, Sarah J. Maas returns to ‘A Court of Thorns and Roses’ with 2 untitled books

    Romantasy favorite Sarah J. Maas has given her millions of fans a plot twist they had long been waiting for — two more books over the next 11 months in her blockbuster "A Court of Thorns and Roses" series.

    1 day ago in Entertainment, Trending

    Britney Spears arrested and released, California sheriff’s records show, though charge is not clear

    Britney Spears was arrested Wednesday night in Southern California and booked early Thursday, according to the Ventura County Sheriff's office, which didn't say what charge she faces.

    1 day ago in Entertainment

    ‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status

    The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.

    2 days ago in Entertainment

    The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster

    Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.

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