Features
2 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.
3 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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2 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women
The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Iran and the US lean into gunboat diplomacy as nuclear talks hang in balance
Iran and the United States leaned into gunboat diplomacy on Thursday as nuclear talks between the nations hung in the balance....
Lifestyle
10 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness
Dr. Shane Speights on GLP-1 weight loss drugs
A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations
1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News
A-State Museum to host annual Through a Child’s Eyes exhibition
“Most every day, small children see something for the first time…and their brains go bananas with joy and curiosity,” says museum educator Jill Kary.
2 days ago in Education, Lifestyle, News
A first-of-its-kind sensory gym is coming to Jonesboro
Zachary’s Sensory Gym will be a membership-based, nonprofit play area and event space for special needs individuals.
3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Jonesboro library hosting various events in March
Several events are scheduled through March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
3 days ago in Business, Lifestyle, News
Winners of 24th Annual Delta Awards announced
The 24th Annual Delta Awards, in recognition of tourism excellence in Eastern Arkansas, were presented at Cooper Alumni Center on campus at Arkansas State University.
3 days ago in Food, Lifestyle, News
Arkansas ranks 3rd in nation for highest grocery spending; Jonesboro shoppers feel the strain
According to data released by WalletHub, Arkansas ranks third in the nation for the highest percentage of income spent on groceries.
3 days ago in Ask The Expert, Education, Kristy Reed – Owner, Super V Drugs, Lifestyle, News, Syndication, Wellness
Love Your Heart: A Pharmacist’s Guide to Staying Heart Healthy
Heart disease remains one of the leading causes of death in the United States, but the good news is that many risk factors can be managed with the right support, education, and care.
5 days ago in Food, Lifestyle, News
Kiwanis Pancake Day scheduled for March 7 in Jonesboro
Kiwanis Pancake Day has long been a popular and successful civic club fundraiser in Northeast Arkansas. In 2025, the club sold more than 2,000 tickets.
Sports
2 days ago in Sports
Norway wins its 17th gold medal, breaking record for most golds won in a single Winter Olympics
Johannes Dale-Skjevdal of Norway was the only biathlete to hit all 20 of his targets in the 15-kilometer mass start race Friday and skied his way to gold — Norway's 17th gold medal of the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics — breaking the record for the most gold medals won by a nation at a single Winter Olympics.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
United States wins 3rd Olympic gold in women’s hockey, beating Canada 2-1 on Megan Keller’s OT goal
A last Olympic goal for Hilary Knight, a gold medal-winning overtime one for Megan Keller, and the Americans cemented their reputation as one of the most dominant women's hockey teams to take the ice.
2 days ago in Sports
Warriors’ Stephen Curry to be re-evaluated in 10 days after 2nd MRI on knee
Golden State star Stephen Curry had a second MRI on his troublesome right knee that revealed no structural damage, although the two-time NBA MVP is expected to miss at least another five games before being re-evaluated.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Alysa Liu dazzles to win figure skating gold, ending a 24-year Olympic drought for US women
The 20-year-old from the San Francisco Bay Area, who walked away from the sport before finding her way back again — and finding herself in the process — delivered the U.S. its first women's figure skating gold medal in 24 years.
3 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Mikaela Shiffrin remembers her late father after winning Olympic slalom gold
Mikaela Shiffrin stood atop the Olympic podium, looking almost in disbelief at the gold medal around her neck. The American skiing star hadn't simply won a slalom race...
3 days ago in Olympics, Sports
US defeats Sweden and Canada beats Czechia in OT to reach the semifinals at the Olympics
When the U.S. gave up a tying goal to Sweden with 91 seconds left in the quarterfinals at the Olympics, even the most seasoned players were on edge...
4 days ago in Sports
Kyrie Irving won’t play this season for the Mavericks as he continues recovery from knee injury
Kyrie Irving won't play this season as the star guard for the Dallas Mavericks continues his recovery from a knee injury sustained almost a year ago. The nine-time All-Star and the team made the announcement Wednesday, two days before the Mavericks return from the All-Star break.
4 days ago in Olympics, Sports
In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record
Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
2 hours ago in Business, Education, News
Area students ‘Thrown to the Wolves’ in annual innovators competition
At this event, students will present their projects and inventions in a “Shark Tank” inspired competition.
10 hours ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness
Dr. Shane Speights on GLP-1 weight loss drugs
A physician’s perspective on benefits, risks, and realistic expectations
1 day ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
Eastern Illinois takes first game of series at Arkansas State
Arkansas State was unable to overcome Eastern Illinois in the first game of the series Friday afternoon.
Affidavit: Man assumed brother’s identity to evade authorities, arrested in Jonesboro
Police said a man with an active violent felony warrant out of Illinois managed to evade authorities for years by living under his brother’s identity.
1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News
A-State Museum to host annual Through a Child’s Eyes exhibition
“Most every day, small children see something for the first time…and their brains go bananas with joy and curiosity,” says museum educator Jill Kary.
Jonesboro man faces felony threat charge after domestic disturbance
A Jonesboro man is facing a felony terroristic threatening charge after police said he assaulted his wife and threatened to kill her during a domestic dispute.
2 days ago in Government & Politics, News
Proposal for potential police department facility sent to Jonesboro City Council
According to the proposed lease agreement the city would lease the First United Methodist Church's Jonesboro youth building.
Entertainment
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, News
A-State Theatre debuts Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5: The Musical’
Arkansas State University's Department of Theatre will begin the Spring semester with a production of "9 to 5: The Musical," featuring music by Dolly Parton.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Eric Dane, ‘Grey’s Anatomy’ star and ALS awareness advocate, dies at 53
Eric Dane, the celebrated actor best known for his roles on "Grey's Anatomy" and "Euphoria" and who later in life became an advocate for ALS awareness, died Thursday. He was 53.
3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Jonesboro library hosting various events in March
Several events are scheduled through March at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
3 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, News
Kevin Prater Band to perform at Bluegrass Monday
The Kevin Prater Band will perform traditional bluegrass and a variety of acoustic music at the next KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert.
