Features
4 weeks ago in Features
A proposed additive ban could change New York’s pizza and bagels, some say for the better
After more than a decade of mixing and kneading dough in his family's Brooklyn pizzeria, Salvatore Lo Duca recently made a distressing discovery: A key component of their thin-crust pies, bromated flour, contained a suspected carcinogen already banned in much of the world.
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20 hours ago in National, Trending
Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season
A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.
Lifestyle
20 hours ago in Lifestyle
Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail
Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.
2 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around
Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.
6 days ago in Lifestyle
The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts
Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip
Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz
Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out
Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'
Sports
3 hours ago in Sports
Tale of the ticker tape: The quirky history behind the Knicks’ first NYC parade
New York Knicks fans have waited forever for this. Thursday's ticker-tape parade for the new NBA champions will be a first. When the team won the title before, in 1970 and '73, they weren't honored with New York's signature procession.
4 hours ago in Sports
Argentina is defending its World Cup title, and its fans are more obsessed than ever
As reigning champions Argentina returned to the World Cup stage Tuesday, there was no drive too long and no ticket too pricey for its most fervent fans.
20 hours ago in Sports, Trending
France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé
Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.
1 day ago in Sports
Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season
Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.
Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90
Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut
So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.
2 days ago in Sports
The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history
By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.
5 days ago in Sports
Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries
Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
16 minutes ago in Business, News
Ritter Communications and Great Plains Communications Combine to Form Rightfiber
The combination brings together two telecommunications providers with over 100 years of history each.
2 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News
Amanda Cook Band to Perform at KASU’s Bluegrass Monday
With her six-piece band, Cook blends traditional and modern bluegrass styles into a sound that appeals across generations.
4 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News, Summer Fun Guide
Tickets on Sale for FOA’s Latest Show in Jonesboro
Tickets are on sale for the Foundation of Arts' latest production, "Something Rotten!"
6 hours ago in Community, Giving Guide, Government & Politics, News
Applications to Open for $10M State Grant Program; Northeast Arkansas Groups Can Apply for Up to $1.5M
Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission announced that applications for the Fiscal Year 2027 Community Assistance Grant Program will open on July 1.
23 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Jonesboro Man Facing Felony Charges After Multiple Handguns Found During Traffic Stop
A Jonesboro man faces felony charges after police discovered multiple handguns and signs of narcotics during a traffic stop that led to the arrest of both him and a juvenile passenger.
23 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Jonesboro Woman Held on $100K Bond After Probation Search Yields 50+ Grams of Meth and Paraphernalia
A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police discovered over 50 grams of meth in her hotel room during a probation search last week.
23 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Jonesboro Mother Pleads Guilty After Severely Injuring Six-Month-Old Baby, Sentenced to Probation
Court documents show that a Jonesboro mother will not face time behind bars after pleading guilty Monday to severely injuring her baby in 2024.
Entertainment
20 hours ago in Entertainment
Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences
Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.
20 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married
Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction
A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Christopher Jackson to reprise his Tony-nominated role as George Washington in ‘Hamilton’
Christopher Jackson, one of the original cast members of the megahit Broadway musical "Hamilton," is coming back to reprise his George Washington.
The Roundup
Freedom Fest Moves to Arkansas State
The biggest Freedom Fest Ever happens Saturday July 4 at 9:30pm
