Features
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Triceratops skeleton ‘Trey’ to hit the auction block as dinosaur market soars
A triceratops skeleton that stood in a Wyoming museum for decades will be auctioned off, a rare instance of a museum-exhibited dinosaur going to the auction block just as the market for the prehistoric giants has hit record highs.
Trending
5 hours ago in National, Trending
Muskets crack, drums echo as Boston marks 250 years since British evacuation
Reenactors in 18th-century military coats and tricorn hats filled the pews of one of the nation's oldest Catholic Churches on Tuesday before firing muskets outside and marching through neighborhood streets, marking the 250th anniversary of the day British forces evacuated the city.
5 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title
Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.
Lifestyle
5 hours ago in Lifestyle, Religion
A look at Eid al-Fitr and how Muslims celebrate the Islamic holiday
Muslims around the world are bidding farewell to the Islamic holy month of Ramadan and will soon start celebrating the holiday of Eid al-Fitr. Eid is typically greeted with joy and excitement and is marked with congregational prayers and festivities that usually include family visits, gatherings, outings and new clothes.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther
When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say
U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.
1 week ago in Lifestyle
Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it
One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics
An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers
moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.
Sports
5 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Venezuela beats US 3-2 on Suárez’s 9th-inning double to win first World Baseball Classic title
Eugenio Suárez and his Venezuelan teammates stood on the stage behind second base with shiny medals draped over their proud chests, belting out their national anthem accompanied by tens of thousands of fans who remained in the ballpark a half-hour after the final out.
2 days ago in Sports
Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB
Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.
2 days ago in Sports, Trending
Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10
Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.
5 days ago in Olympics, Sports
Paralympians ski in shorts and T-shirts, and some ask: Shouldn’t these Games be earlier?
At this month's Milan Cortina Paralympics, some athletes competed in shorts, T-shirts and tank tops. One skier lamented "tropical" conditions and a snowboarder complained that soft, slow snow put him at a disadvantage. And some worried about their safety.
5 days ago in Sports
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scores 20 points for 127th straight game, breaking Wilt Chamberlain’s record
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander reacted to his latest individual accomplishment the way he always does: by deflecting credit and pointing to team goals.
6 days ago in Sports
PWHL to reach national US TV audience with Scripps Sports to broadcast neutral site game in Detroit
The Professional Women's Hockey League is coming to a TV set near you in the United States. The league announced that its neutral-site game at Detroit on March 28 between the New York Sirens and Montreal Victoire will be the first accessible to a national U.S. television audience.
1 week ago in Sports
Bam! Heat’s Adebayo scores 83 points, 2nd only to Wilt Chamberlain in NBA history
Bam Adebayo had a night for all time on Tuesday, with a point total second to only Wilt Chamberlain in the NBA record books. Adebayo scored 83 points, setting league marks for free throws made and attempted in a game for the Miami Heat in a 150-129 win over the Washington Wizards.
1 week ago in Sports
Italy stuns the US 8-6 in World Baseball Classic, leaving the Americans needing help to advance
Kyle Teel, Sam Antonacci and Jac Caglianone homered as Italy built a big lead and held on to stun the United States 8-6 Tuesday night in the World Baseball Classic.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
3 hours ago in News, Weather Updates
PHOTOS | Storm damage in Jonesboro, Northeast Arkansas
A line of severe thunderstorms hit Craighead County and greater Northeast Arkansas Sunday night, causing damage across the region.
4 hours ago in Government & Politics, News
Jonesboro city council approves resolution settling lien litigation involving former Citizens Bank property
The Jonesboro city council voted 8-4 Tuesday night to approve a resolution that would resolve litigation involving a lien on the property where the former Citizens Bank building once stood.
22 hours ago in Education, Health & Wellness, News
NYITCOM at A-State accepting applications for ‘Project H.E.A.R.T.’ summer program in Jonesboro, Arkadelphia
Project H.E.A.R.T. (Health Education, Advocacy, Reflection, and Training) is a residential camp aimed at educating students about future careers in health care and about higher education opportunities and community health. The program is aimed at students who would benefit from an opportunity to excel.
23 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News
Anaya’s Way to host Children’s Day Festival in Jonesboro
"It is a Children's Day Festival, there will be something that pretty much everybody can enjoy either there at the event or Craighead Forest [Park] itself."
1 day ago in Community, Education, Government & Politics, News
Sen. Hattie Caraway honored with historic marker at A-State
The marker will be placed at the V.C. Kays House, located at 2506 Aggie Road on the campus of Arkansas State University.
1 day ago in Community, Food, News
Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County in April
The distributions are set for April 1 in Jonesboro and Caraway.
1 day ago in News, Weather Updates
Craighead Electric Cooperative continuing to work to restore power across service area
Crews with the Craighead Electric Cooperative were continuing to work to restore power to service members across its service area Tuesday morning.
Entertainment
5 hours ago in Entertainment
Zendaya’s new ring fuels notion that she and Tom Holland are married
Zendaya's new ring has led many to believe she's married to actor Tom Holland, but the star isn't confirming it and shared why she's intentional about keeping her personal life private.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties
For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet
Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.
2 days ago in Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson
Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)
