Features
1 week 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.
1 month ago in Features
At 91, Dale ‘Grey Beard’ Sanders reclaims record as oldest hiker to complete the Appalachian Trail
Dale Sanders, whose trail name is Grey Beard, first set the Appalachian Trail record in 2017 at age 82. Four years later, his 83-year-old friend M.J. Eberhart, aka Nimblewill Nomad, took the title. But within months, Sanders announced his plan for a comeback.
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4 hours ago in National, Trending
Wall Street closes in on a winning September following an encouraging update on inflation
Some of the pressure that's ballooned in the bond market is easing on Wednesday after a report said inflation across the United States wasn't as bad...
4 hours ago in Trending, World
A pilot on a flight carrying Israelis stabbed another and apparently tried to crash, Netanyahu says
A pilot on a flight from the United Arab Emirates to Israel stabbed another pilot Wednesday and then apparently tried to crash the jetliner carrying...
Lifestyle
4 hours 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...
5 hours 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...
5 hours 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...
1 week 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.
2 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.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
In an age of instant answers, educators say there’s a case for letting kids struggle a little
When children forget their lunch, can't solve a math problem or don't know how to get somewhere, the instinct for parents can be to step in immediately. But sometimes, the problem is an opportunity.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Girl Scouts’ first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January
Man's best friend is getting some love from the Girl Scouts. Girl Scouts of the USA said Tuesday its first cookies for dogs will go on sale in January.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending
New Apple CEO unveils latest iPhone lineup, including a foldable model called Duo
Apple on Wednesday unveiled its latest generation of iPhones, including a widely anticipated foldable version called Duo.
Sports
4 hours 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...
4 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
How a bill intended to rein in NIL and ‘protect’ college sports could also save the US Olympic team
The bill that passed the Senate this week is called the Protect College Sports Act. If it becomes a law, one of the most important outcomes could be...
6 days ago in Sports
Tyson Fury vs. Anthony Joshua fight set for December in Cardiff
The long-awaited bout between British boxers Tyson Fury and Anthony Joshua will take place Dec. 11 in Cardiff, a promoter said Thursday. The two former heavyweight world champions will meet at the Principality Stadium, promoter Turki Alalshikh said on social media.
1 week ago in Sports
Giants QB Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending knee surgery, AP source says
New York Giants quarterback Jaxson Dart is expected to have season-ending surgery on his left knee, according to a person with knowledge of the details of the injury.
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Ex-NFL star Antonio Brown to accept plea deal on attempted murder charge, his lawyer says
Former NFL star wide receiver Antonio Brown plans to accept a plea deal on an attempted murder charge in Miami that avoids prison, as part of an agreement that his lawyer said Wednesday was too good to turn down.
1 week ago in Sports
Alvarez hits 41st homer and drives in 3 as Astros blank Mariners 7-0 to tie Rangers atop AL West
Yordan Alvarez resumed his Triple Crown push with a home run and three RBIs as the Houston Astros beat the Seattle Mariners 7-0 on Tuesday night to pull even with Texas atop the AL West.
1 week ago in Sports
Jaxson Dart injures his knee as several Giants stars get banged up in loss to Rams
If there were a list of most important New York Giants, seemingly all those key players got hurt at some point during a 28-6 loss to the Los Angeles Rams on Monday night, starting with quarterback Jaxson Dart injuring his left knee during his team's first series.
1 week ago in Sports
Justin Verlander is retiring. With a work stoppage on the horizon, how many others might join him?
The 43-year-old Justin Verlander has already announced this is his final year. Some other prominent players may also have made — or might be making — their last appearances in the major leagues.
Events
News from Jonesboro Right Now
1 hour ago in Crime & Safety, News
Trial Dates Set for Suspect in Back-to-Back Jonesboro Pedestrian Crashes
The trial dates have been set for the Bay man at the center of an investigation into two pedestrian crashes that left multiple people hurt and one dead.
1 hour ago in Community, Local Spotlight, News
Family Crisis Center SANE Rheanna Siebert Honored with Arkansas Forensic Nurses Association Core Values Award
Siebert was nominated for the award by her fellow SANEs who serve Family Crisis Center on a contracted, on-call basis.
2 hours ago in Government & Politics, Health & Wellness, News
NYITCOM at A-State Receives Two Grants Totaling $3.7M For New Residency Program, EMS Training Initiative
“Our mission is personal because we’re working to help impact the people and communities that have raised us. We couldn’t be more thankful for the support Gov. Sanders and her team has given us to continue to expand our efforts," said NYITCOM dean Dr. Shane Speights.
4 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Education, News
Valley View Theater Department to Perform ‘Lend Me a Tenor’ Oct. 1-2
Director Dana Bruff described "Lend Me a Tenor" as a “madcap farce,” with all of the elements audiences would expect and more from the genre.
4 hours ago in Community, Government & Politics, News, Traffic
City of Jonesboro Seeking Public Comment Regarding Rail Crossing Elimination Study
The City of Jonesboro is seeking public comment regarding a rail crossing elimination study.
6 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, News
Gov. Sanders Suspends Dyed Diesel Penalties for Arkansas Farmers and Loggers Amid High Fuel Costs
Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders declared a state of emergency Tuesday, signing an executive order that temporarily allows Arkansas farmers and loggers to use tax-free, dyed diesel fuel in highway vehicles without facing state penalties.
7 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Charges Dropped Against Jonesboro Man in Attempted Murder Case
Court documents show that a Jonesboro man accused in a 2025 shooting has had his case dismissed after the victim refused to cooperate with prosecutors.
Entertainment
4 hours ago in Entertainment, World
China grants a singer a rare exemption over censorship after an unapproved tribute song
Authorities in the southwestern Chinese city of Chengdu granted a rare exemption to a singer on Tuesday after she added an unapproved song to her set list at a weekend concert, drawing...
5 hours 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...
5 hours 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...
1 week ago in Entertainment
Robert Pattinson brings ‘To Catch a Predator’ to life in new film ‘Primetime’
When Robert Pattinson first got the script for "Primetime," a dramatization of NBC Dateline's "To Catch a Predator" and the controversial sting operation that would lead to its cancellation, he was amazed it hadn't been made into a movie already.
