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20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing
Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony that will revisit what happened on a Las Vegas street nearly 30 years ago.
Lifestyle
20 hours ago in Lifestyle
The best fabric for extreme heat? It’s more complicated than you think
When it's really hot out, getting dressed seems pretty simple: Wear something light, loose and made for summer. But textile researchers say it's actually a little more complicated than that.
6 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Winning ticket for $1 billion Powerball jackpot was sold in Illinois
A Powerball ticket sold at a gas station in western Illinois was the sole winner of the $1 billion jackpot, ending a three-month drought without a top-prize victor.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
3 big questions to ask your aging parents
One of the toughest things to go through as an adult is helping your parents as they get older. Life is finite, and both you and your parents might be reluctant to talk about what type of support they might need. But as difficult as these conversations can be, it's important to make time for them.
7 days ago in Lifestyle
Heading off to college? Here are some tips for managing your finances
Heading off to college is exciting, but it also involves new adult responsibilities. That makes it a great time to start getting comfortable with credit, building healthy spending habits and learning how to manage money.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
With the right preparation, international trips with babies are possible and even fun
Traveling with babies and toddlers can be daunting for parents. Questions about air travel, what to pack and safety are often top of mind, especially on long-distance flights and international trips.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Gene-edited beagles may offer a future option for people with dog allergies
Matt Walker couldn't pet a dog without sneezing — until he and other scientists used a gene editing technique to produce a hypoallergenic beagle named Bailey.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fishing closures are becoming routine as record heat warms rivers in the US West
Trout need cool water to survive, but record heat this summer has driven water temperatures to lethal levels for fish. Wildlife officials are banning fishing during certain hours on rivers and streams across the U.S. West, following an exceptionally dry winter and amid widespread drought.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
School backpack overload: Heavy bags can strain kids’ bodies
Backpacks can be fashionable and functional, but they can also be too heavy — weighed down by digital devices, musical instruments, sports equipment and more. Some kids carry home a laptop or tablet and textbooks, too.
Sports
20 hours ago in Sports
LIV Golf to end season early and cancel the Michigan team event
LIV Golf is ending its season one week earlier than planned, announcing Monday it will not hold the team championship in Michigan next week and instead crown the team champion this week 20 miles north of Indianapolis.
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Serena and Venus Williams return to doubles and lose close match in Cincinnati
Serena and Venus Williams played their first doubles match together since the 2022 U.S. Open and lost a thriller, 2-6, 6-1 (10-8) to Marta Kostyuk and Peyton Stearns on Monday night at the Cincinnati Open.
2 days ago in Sports
‘This is probably my last year in football,’ says Cristiano Ronaldo
Cristiano Ronaldo says this Saudi Pro League season is likely to be the last of his professional career. The 41-year-old superstar's contract with Riyadh club Al-Nassr, signed in December 2022, expires next June, and he has told Vogue magazine that another is unlikely.
6 days ago in Sports
Montero, Tigers shut out Guardians without a strikeout, a first in MLB since 2014
Keider Montero pitched three-hit ball into the seventh inning and the Detroit Tigers blanked the Cleveland Guardians 3-0 on Thursday despite failing to record a strikeout.
6 days ago in Sports
Chicago Bears could merge 2 sites for potential stadium in northwest Indiana
The Chicago Bears have at least one viable site for a new stadium in northwest Indiana and they are examining a second location as they move closer to finalizing a place for their new home.
6 days ago in Sports
Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman somehow avoids serious injury in frightening fall into visitors’ dugout
Freddie Freeman apparently avoided serious injury Wednesday night when the Los Angeles Dodgers' first baseman took a frightening tumble down the stairs and into the visitors' dugout while trying to catch a foul popup in the eighth inning.
7 days ago in Sports
CBS Sports president says there’s no timeline for a decision on Tony Romo’s future
CBS Sports president David Berson said Tuesday he does not have a timeline for a decision about Tony Romo's future. Romo, the network's lead NFL analyst, is on leave following his arrest last month in Wisconsin on suspicion of operating a vehicle while under the influence.
1 week ago in Sports
LeBron James will play his first game with the 76ers against champion Knicks on NBA opening night
LeBron James will visit the New York Knicks on opening night and the Los Angeles Lakers on Christmas. James' arrival in Philadelphia has made the 76ers must-see TV, and they are all over the NBA's biggest days of the season.
Events
News from Jonesboro Right Now
31 minutes ago in Business, Community, News
Jody Barker Named Editor-In-Chief of Jonesboro Right Now
Jonesboro Right Now is welcoming a new leader to its newsroom as Jody Barker is named the organization's new editor-in-chief.
14 hours ago in Community, News, Sports
Special Needs Martial Arts Program in Lake City Offers Scholarships for Students in Need
A Lake City martial arts program is providing scholarships for special needs kids to experience martial arts.
16 hours ago in Business, Community, Education, News
Hytrol Presents $500K Check to A-State’s Upcoming CREST Center in Jonesboro
"Our future is tied to this region, and we believe that one of the most important investments that we can make is in the people that drive that future."
17 hours ago in Business, Food, News
SANY Nutrition Group Announces Opening of New Jonesboro Manufacturing Facility
The company announced it was investing more than $30 million into the project and planned to create over 150 jobs over three years.
18 hours ago in Education, News
New Arkansas Portal to Simplify College Application Process
Under the new system, students can apply up to five participating colleges without paying application fees.
19 hours ago in Education, News
ASU-Newport Names Lindley Gilliaum Dean of Applied Trades
Throughout her tenure, Gilliaum has worked to strengthen academic programs, support faculty and students, expand community and industry partnerships, and secure additional resources for technical education.
20 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News, Traffic
Suspect in Back-to-Back Jonesboro Pedestrian Crashes Given $5M Bond, Faces Life in Prison
The Bay man accused of injuring multiple people in two pedestrian crashes in Jonesboro was given a $5 million cash/surety bond by a judge Monday and could be in prison for life if convicted.
Entertainment
14 hours ago in Entertainment
Hayden Panettiere’s on-and-off boyfriend was at apartment where she died, police report says
Hayden Panettiere's on-and-off boyfriend Brian Hickersonand his brother Zach Hickerson were at the South Carolina apartment where the actor died over the weekend, according to a police report released Tuesday.
14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Frank Beard, Rock & Roll Hall of Fame drummer of boogie-rock trio ZZ Top, dies at 77
Frank Beard, the drummer for the Texas boogie-rock trio ZZ Top who kept the tempo for the band's biggest hits like "Sharp Dressed Man," "Legs" and "Gimme All Your Lovin,'" has died. He was 77.
21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Madonna leads 2026 MTV Video Music Awards nominations, followed by Taylor Swift
Madonna leads the 2026 MTV Video Music Award nominations, the network announced Tuesday. The pop superstar has been nominated in every decade of her musical career. She has 19 competitive MTV VMA wins and in 1986 became the first solo female artist to receive the Video Vanguard Award.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
All eyez on Tupac: Long-awaited trial begins in rapper’s 1996 killing
Opening statements are set to begin Monday in the trial of a man accused of orchestrating the killing of Tupac Shakur, kicking off weeks of testimony that will revisit what happened on a Las Vegas street nearly 30 years ago.
