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2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Britney Spears enters substance abuse treatment facility weeks after her arrest on suspicion of DUI
Britney Spears has entered a substance abuse treatment facility just over a month after she was arrested on suspicion of driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Ovechkin response to fans’ request for 1 more year: ‘I’ll think about it’
If this was indeed the final home game of Alex Ovechkin's sensational NHL career, the Washington Capitals star collected enough memories to take him deep into retirement. From the opening faceoff to the celebratory post-game skate in which he waved gratefully to the adoring fans, Ovechkin enjoyed one heck of a day. Best of all, the Capitals won Sunday to remain in the playoff hunt.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Happy 69th birthday to Fatou, the world’s oldest gorilla living in captivity
Fatou, the world's oldest gorilla living in captivity, celebrated her 69th birthday with a feast Monday, munching on cherry tomatoes, beets, leeks and lettuce at the Berlin Zoo.
Craighead County Issues Burn Ban Due to Increased Fire Hazard
The burn ban prohibits all outdoor burning until further notice.
Nettleton High School EAST Students to Host 10th Touch a Truck Event
"The vehicles themselves, the children are able to touch them. They get to learn about them, go inside them, depending on what it is, and really just enjoy it," said NHS EAST student Avery Sample.
Ollie’s Announces Openings in Jonesboro and Paragould
A grand opening celebration has been set for Ollie's locations in Jonesboro and Paragould for April 22 at 9 a.m.
Red Wolves Salvage Finale, Show Fight Against No. 11 Coastal Carolina
Five-run fifth inning powers Arkansas State past nationally ranked Chanticleers after two late-game losses
Winners of Porchlight Film Festival Hosted in Downtown Jonesboro Announced
The winners of the Porchlight Film Festival were announced during a ceremony Sunday that concluded the three-day celebration of all things movies.
Salary policy up for second reading at Quorum Court meeting
A private club permit application is also on Monday night's agenda
Beautiful Saturday contributes to successful events
Several fun events were held on Saturday across the area
Bono man killed in crash on I-57 in Jackson County
David Roberts was killed, Angela Roberts was injured in the single-vehicle accident
A-State Bowling ends season at NCAA Final Four
No. 2 Vanderbilt and No. 5 Wichita State downed the third-ranked Arkansas State women’s bowling team Friday
Students’ Commitment Honored at Here2Hired Signing Day Hosted by Jonesboro Unlimited
Here2Hired was designed by Jonesboro Unlimited to strengthen the region’s workforce pipeline by connecting graduating seniors with career opportunities.
$250K Bond Set for West Memphis Sex Offender Accused of Repeatedly Failing to Register
A West Memphis sex offender is being held on a $250,000 cash/surety bond after police said he failed to register his address and comply with reporting requirements following his release from custody last July.
Greene County Public Library Awarded Arkansas Heritage Grant for Memory Lab Equipment
The funding will support the purchase of specialized equipment for a new Memory Lab to be housed in the library’s S.S. Lipscomb Genealogy & History Research Center.
Fourth Suspect Arrested in $20K Jonesboro Bank Fraud Scheme
The arrest is the result of an investigation that began when First National Bank alerted the Jonesboro Police Department to a group of five suspects.
A-State Theatre Presents Ken Ludwig’s ‘Leading Ladies’
From acclaimed comic playwright Ken Ludwig, "Leading Ladies" is a side-splitting farce packed with outrageous disguises, romantic entanglements, and hilarious cases of mistaken identity.
Brighter Together: Jonesboro Welcomes Back the Annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run
The annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 25, offering a free morning of music, physical activity, and community connection.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.
3 weeks ago in National
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.