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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.
4 weeks ago in Features
Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.
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18 minutes ago in Sports, Trending
Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
Giannis Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET, Antetokounmpo remained in Milwaukee.
24 hours ago in National, Trending
Man who tried to shoot Trump at a Florida golf course gets life in prison
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced Wednesday to life in prison after a federal prosecutor said his crime was unacceptable "in this country or anywhere."
Lifestyle
55 minutes ago in Business, Lifestyle, News
What to know for tax season 2026
Whether an individual files their own returns or hires a professional, Jonesboro Right Now has information on how to get the most out of tax season.
23 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, News
Valentine’s Day events across Craighead County
Love is in the air, and JRN has made a list of Valentine's Day events across Craighead County to help you celebrate.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, News, Wellness
Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County awards grant to Together We Foster
Together We Foster has locations that serve multiple counties in Northeast Arkansas, including both Craighead and Greene counties.
1 day ago in Arts & Culture, Lifestyle, News
Delta National Small Prints Exhibition opens, 2026 purchase awards announced
Juror Ann Johnson selected prints to receive purchase awards. The award-winning art pieces become part of BAM's permanent collection.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Backyard vegetable gardens are healthy for people and the planet. Here’s how to start yours
If you want healthy food, experts say to eat what's local, organic and in-season. Those foods benefit the planet too, because they are less taxing on the soil and they don't travel as far. It doesn't get more local, organic and in-season than a backyard vegetable garden.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
With caviar McNuggets and heart-shaped pizza, fast food chains hope to win Valentine’s diners
It's a tale as old as time, or at least as old as TikTok: chicken nuggets lovingly topped with a dab of caviar. McDonald's is embracing the trend this Valentine's Day with a limited-time McNugget Caviar kit. The free kit, which will be available on McNuggetCaviar.com on Feb. 10, pairs a one-ounce tin of Paramount's Siberian sturgeon caviar with a $25 McDonald's gift card to buy McNuggets.
2 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Lifestyle, News
Jonesboro’s Foundation of Arts announces The Prince of Egypt tickets on sale
The musical is based on the animated film and the Bible's book of Exodus, telling the story of Moses.
Pets of the Week – Feb. 3
JRN has partnered with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature "Pets of the Week".
Sports
14 minutes ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal wins salary arbitration case, will be paid record $32 million
Tarik Skubal won his salary arbitration hearing with the Detroit Tigers on Thursday, and the two-time Cy Young Award winner will be paid a record $32 million this year instead of the team's $19 million offer.
18 minutes ago in Sports, Trending
Antetokounmpo remains with Bucks as NBA trade deadline passes
Giannis Antetokounmpo had been the center of attention heading into the trade deadline amid reports that the Milwaukee Bucks started listening to offers for the two-time MVP and nine-time all-NBA selection. But when the deadline arrived at 3 p.m. ET, Antetokounmpo remained in Milwaukee.
7 hours ago in Olympics, Sports
Finland women’s Olympic hockey game vs. Canada postponed after stomach virus depletes roster
Finland women's hockey team's preliminary round-opening game against Canada on Thursday has been postponed due to a stomach virus depleting Finland's roster. The game was rescheduled to Feb. 12.
1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan Cortina Games
The start of the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy is days away. The torch relay is nearly complete and some of the top athletes are already making headlines. There are 16 sports in all, including some never seen before, and 116 gold medals are waiting to be awarded.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Lindsey Vonn is ‘confident’ she can race at Olympics despite ruptured ACL in left knee
Lindsey Vonn has done this before. And succeeded. The 41-year-old American skiing standout is "confident" she can compete at the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics despite a torn ACL from a crash four days ago.
2 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Speedskater Erin Jackson, bobsledder Frank Del Duca picked as US flagbearers for Winter Olympics
Speedskater Erin Jackson already has made history, as the first Black woman to win an individual gold medal at a Winter Olympics. Bobsledder Frank Del Duca is a sergeant in the Army, hailing from a family with deep Italian roots. They might be the perfect pair to lead the U.S. into the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics.
3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Carlos Alcaraz beats Novak Djokovic to become the youngest man to complete a career Grand Slam
Carlos Alcaraz is 22, he's the youngest man ever to win all four of the major titles in tennis, and he had to achieve what no man previously has done to complete the career Grand Slam in Australia.
6 days ago in Sports
Olympic gold medalist Sha’Carri Richardson charged with speeding in Florida
Olympic gold medalist Sha'Carri Richardson was arrested and charged with speeding in Florida on Thursday, according to law enforcement.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
55 minutes ago in Business, Lifestyle, News
What to know for tax season 2026
Whether an individual files their own returns or hires a professional, Jonesboro Right Now has information on how to get the most out of tax season.
2 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
Red Wolves secure comeback win at Coastal Carolina
Arkansas State men’s basketball outscored Coastal Carolina in the final minute to secure a win on Wednesday night.
3 hours ago in Government & Politics, News, Sports & Outdoors
Committees meet to discuss how to align Jonesboro sports tourism, youth sports
Officials from multiple city committees met Tuesday morning to discuss how to best align youth sports and sports tourism in the city of Jonesboro.
5 hours ago in Education, News
Arkansas State University’s enrollment growth continues into Spring 2026
Traditional, on-campus enrollment climbed to 8,141, an 8.4% increase from last year.
6 hours ago in Crime, Government & Politics, News
Jonesboro representatives for Arkansas Narcotic Officers’ Association represent the state at national coalition
ANOA's mission is to "unite police officers and other law enforcement professionals who share a common interest in drug enforcement in a collaborative effort to reduce the supply and demand of illicit drugs and illegally diverted drugs."
7 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
A-State’s women’s basketball team score most threes of the season in win over Carolina
Arkansas State overcame a late push from Coastal Carolina with 16 threes made to reach the 20th win of the season on Wednesday evening at First National Bank Arena.
Paragould man held on $1.5M bond, accused of raping child multiple times
Russell Hawkins, 61, was arrested and booked into the Greene County Detention Center.
Entertainment
9 seconds ago in Entertainment
Not just pups this time: ‘Puppy Bowl’ embraces older dogs
This year, the Puppy Bowl isn't just about puppies. Older dogs are getting some attention, too. There will be a halftime showdown between Team Oldies and Team Goldies, offering a showcase for senior dogs as a reminder that they also need adoption and love.
1 minute ago in Entertainment, Music
Fans race to learn Spanish before Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show
Bad Bunny is expected to perform the Super Bowl halftime show on Sunday entirely in Spanish — which has inspired fans to quickly learn the language.
7 hours ago in Entertainment
Jon Hamm on hosting NFL Honors and ‘fellow Pisces’ Bad Bunny’s moment: ‘I applaud him as an artist’
When Jon Hamm first attended the NFL Honors, the league's annual awards show was still finding its footing. It was a relatively new addition to Super Bowl week that had yet to fully define what it would become.
23 hours ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Food, Lifestyle, News
Valentine’s Day events across Craighead County
Love is in the air, and JRN has made a list of Valentine's Day events across Craighead County to help you celebrate.
