Features
1 week ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
Trending
22 hours ago in Trending, World
Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth
Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
Lifestyle
21 hours ago in Lifestyle
What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails
Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection
Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.
1 week ago in Music, Lifestyle
It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show
Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Can a single therapy session make a difference? Experts say yes, with the right mindset
Experts say an increasing number of people who, at least for now, have decided to forgo the weeks, months or even years that traditional therapy implies in favor of a more targeted approach.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Having a conversation and creating best practices for your child’s social media use
In a pivotal moment that underscored how powerful and immersive social platforms can be for children and teens, a jury in California this week found both Meta and YouTube liable for mental health harms to kids using their services.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Here’s how to recycle those old laptops, iPhones and earbuds lying around
Many consumers are guilty of filling drawers or closets with old laptops, cellphones, fitness trackers and other electronic devices once they are no longer needed. It's hard to know where to recycle those items, or it seems costly and inconvenient.
4 weeks ago in Lifestyle
As demand for GLP-1 pills and shots surges, healthy habits are still key
Whether they're using weekly shots or daily pills, more Americans than ever are turning to anti-obesity drugs to lose weight and boost health. About 1 in 8 U.S. adults say they are taking a GLP-1 drug, according to a recent survey by the health research group KFF.
Sports
22 hours ago in Sports
Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year
There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Defending champion John Korir breaks Boston Marathon record and Sharon Lokedi also repeats
John Korir outran the strongest field in Boston Marathon history and still had enough energy left to bounce around Boylston Street after learning he had blistered the course record, too.
2 days ago in Sports
Pistons open playoffs with a flop as East’s top seed, losing to 8th-seeded Magic
The Detroit Pistons opened the NBA playoffs with a flop. Detroit went into the postseason as the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, openly talking about exceeding modest expectations and winning the franchise's fourth championship.
2 days ago in Sports
Wembanyama revels in safety of Hall of Famers, fans in playoff debut as Spurs top Blazers
It has proven almost as difficult to rattle Victor Wembanyama as it is to get a shot off against San Antonio's 7-foot-4 star. Still, if there was ever a time to experience some nerves it was Sunday.
6 days ago in Sports
Luka Dončić and Cade Cunningham are eligible for NBA awards after successful appeals of 65-game rule
The Los Angeles Lakers ' Luka Dončić and Detroit Pistons ' Cade Cunningham will be eligible for awards such as MVP and All-NBA this season despite falling short of the 65-game minimum, the league and the National Basketball Players Association said Thursday.
6 days ago in Sports, Trending
FIFA president Infantino says Iran will participate in World Cup ‘for sure’ despite war
FIFA President Gianni Infantino said Wednesday that Iran will participate in the World Cup "for sure" despite its war with the United States.
6 days ago in Sports
The Dodgers shattered MLB’s spending record at $515 million in 2025, 7 times the lowest payroll
The Dodgers shattered Major League Baseball's spending record with a combined $515 million in payroll and luxury tax last year en route to their second straight World Series title, according to final figures compiled by the commissioner's office, and Los Angeles is projected for the highest total again in 2026.
1 week ago in Sports
Dallas Wings select Azzi Fudd of UConn No. 1 in WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting
Azzi Fudd is on her way to Dallas as the No. 1 pick in the WNBA draft with a $500,000 payday waiting for the former UConn star. A record-setting six UCLA players followed her into the league.
Events
News from Jonesboro Right Now
14 hours ago in Community, Education, News
ASPSF Awards 42 Spring Scholarships to Single Parents in Craighead County
Arkansas Single Parent Scholarship Fund congratulates 42 Spring 2026 scholarship recipients from Craighead County.
15 hours ago in Community, Local Spotlight, News, Outdoors
Lake City Student is Contestant in Nationwide Junior Ranger Contest
A Lake City sixth grader is in the running to be a Junior Ranger, and he needs the community to vote for him.
17 hours ago in Education, News
A-State’s Office of Financial Aid to Offer Preparation Sessions
The three events, held April 21-23, will go over three different topics.
19 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News, Sports
Championship Pro Rodeo Returning to Jonesboro, 2,000 Pound Bull to Make Appearance Downtown
Tickets are now on sale for the First Choice Farm and Lawn Championship Rodeo presented by Big River Steel. The rodeo will be in Jonesboro on April 24 and 25.
21 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, Health & Wellness, News
Jonesboro Police Department to Operate Two Prescription Drug Drop-Off Locations on Saturday
Arkansas Drug Take Back Day is hosted each April and October across the state and is intended to give people a safe and secure way to dispose of medications and prescription drugs.
22 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News
Five Mile Mountain Road to Perform at Bluegrass Monday
Five Mile Mountain Road will perform traditional bluegrass and a wide variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.
2 days ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Education, News
C.J. Luckey Performs for Leadership Magnet School Students in Jonesboro Ahead of Exams
"I want you guys to know you can persevere, and you can overcome those obstacles that are in front of you."
Entertainment
21 hours ago in Entertainment
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, with ‘Sold’ topping the list
Book bans and attempted bans remain at record highs, according to the American Library Association. And efforts to have titles removed have never been more coordinated or politicized.
21 hours ago in Entertainment
South Korean police seek to arrest K-pop mogul behind BTS
South Korean police said Tuesday they are seeking to arrest music mogul Bang Si-Hyuk, chairman of the agency behind K-pop supergroup BTS, as they expand an investigation into allegations that he illegally gained more than $100 million in an investor fraud scheme.
2 days ago in Entertainment, Trending
Singer D4vd charged with murder of 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez, found dismembered in his car
Singer D4vd has been charged with murder in the death of a 14-year-old girl who was last known to be alive nearly a year ago and whose dismembered and decomposed body was found in September in his apparently abandoned Tesla, prosecutors said Monday.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘Lee Cronin’s The Mummy’ is no match for ‘Super Mario’ or ‘Hail Mary’ at the box office
"The Super Mario Galaxy Movie" and "Project Hail Mary" dominated the North American box office again this weekend, leaving "Lee Cronin's The Mummy" in third place for its debut.
