Features
3 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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2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says
The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
Lifestyle
4 days ago in Lifestyle
Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too
Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.
6 days 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.
2 weeks 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...
2 weeks 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...
2 weeks 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...
2 weeks 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...
3 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.
4 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.
Sports
9 hours ago in Sports
Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says
A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86
Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.
3 days ago in Sports
Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo
Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.
4 days ago in Sports
MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7
Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.
4 days ago in Sports
A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall
A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.
4 days ago in Sports
Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS
With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.
4 days ago in Sports
Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers
Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers' Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn't all that impressed with himself.
5 days ago in Sports
49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over ‘Juice’ celebration that NFL said imitated beer chug
San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.
Events
News from Jonesboro Right Now
4 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Food, Holiday Guide, News, Sports
40th Lit’l Bita Christmas Set for November in Jonesboro
The Christmas spirit will soon be taking over First National Bank Arena as organizers prepare for the 40th anniversary of Lit'l Bita Christmas.
5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Trial Date Delayed Until 2027 for Suspect in Trumann Murder Case
Court documents show that the trial for a Trumann murder suspect has been pushed back to 2027.
6 hours ago in Community, Government & Politics, News, Outdoors
Jonesboro City Council Approves Purchase of Playground Equipment for New Planned Park
The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved two resolutions Thursday night regarding the purchase of playground equipment for a new planned park on Disciple Drive.
A-State Falls on the Road to Louisiana Tech, 2-0
Arkansas State (3-7-2, 1-5-0 SBC) soccer totaled 14 shots with none scoring against Louisiana Tech (4-8-2, 2-3-1 SBC), while the Bulldogs found two second half goals on 28 total shots for the 2-0 final score Sunday afternoon at Mark Caruthers Field.
8 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Government & Politics, News
Jonesboro City Council Approves Land Use Agreement for Planned NEA Children’s Museum
The Jonesboro City Council on Thursday approved a land use agreement with the planned Northeast Arkansas Children's Museum.
Red Wolves Shine in Four-Set Victory Over South Alabama
Three Red Wolves recorded career highs in kills as Arkansas State volleyball (9-8, 5-1 SBC) completed a series sweep of South Alabama (7-11, 2-4 SBC) with a 3-1 (28-26, 21-25, 25-16, 25-17) victory on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.
10 hours ago in News, Pet Lovers Guide
JRN Pets of the Week: Amelda and Crema
In this week's spotlight, we have Amelda, who is intelligent and energetic, and the young and playful Crema, both just waiting to be adopted.
Entertainment
2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says
The FBI has issued Blair a summons accusing her of assaults that occurred aboard a plane, according to a federal law enforcement official who spoke on condition of anonymity.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Linkin Park documentary ‘Unshatter’ tracks band’s emotional return to recording, touring
For years after the death of frontman Chester Bennington, members of Linkin Park weren't sure if the band would — or should — continue to exist. The new documentary "Linkin Park: Unshatter" takes fans inside the uncertainty, grief and creative risk behind their return, including raw footage of early recording sessions, conversations and experimentation that eventually led to Emily Armstrong joining the group.
3 days ago in Entertainment
Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction
In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married
Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025.
