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3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Jim Henson’s Creature Shop opens for tours. Here’s what’s inside the once-hidden puppet studio
Deep in a cavernous New York City warehouse, the artisans behind some of the world's most beloved children's characters have been fashioning costumes and puppets for years in relative anonymity. Now Jim Henson's Creature Shop, the workshop founded by the legendary creator of the Muppets, is drawing back the curtain.
3 weeks ago in Lifestyle
You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age
Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group
3 weeks ago in Sports
Heat wave at French Open impacts the clay courts and sends fans to sprinklers
Tennis players at the French Open say they haven't experienced conditions this hot at Roland Garros since the Paris Olympics. And the 2024 Olympics were held in July and August.
Crawford Discusses Iran, Fuel Prices and Farm Bill During District Visit
Arkansas congressman says farmers need certainty as House recess sends lawmakers home until June 8
Monette to get Long-Awaited Traffic Light
Light goes up at Highway 18/139 intersection by Summer 2027
Glow-in-the-Dark Events for Teens Scheduled in Early June at Jonesboro Library
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has events set for early June exclusively for teens, with a glow-in-the-dark twist.
Jonesboro’s June Neighborhood Cleanup Scheduled
The City of Jonesboro announced the date of June's Neighborhood Cleanup.
Northeast Arkansas Brings Home Three Championships
Valley View, Tuckerman and Marked Tree all bring home hardware from state championship events
Echoes of Honor: The Deep Roots of Memorial Day in Craighead County
Memorial Day isn't just a national holiday; for Craighead County, it is also a deeply local story.
A-State Athletics Breaks Department GPA Record for Second Straight Semester
Arkansas State Athletics recently completed the spring semester with a school-record 3.25 all-department GPA and 244 student-athletes who earned a place on the Athletics Director’s Honor Roll.
Two Plan Jonesboro Meetings Scheduled in June
The City of Jonesboro has two Plan Jonesboro input meetings scheduled for June.
Over 651,000 Votes Decide Best of Northeast Arkansas
The red carpet was rolled out at the Embassy Suites to celebrate the release of the 2026 Best of Northeast Arkansas winners
NYITCOM at A-State Marks 10th Anniversary, Celebrates Impact on Healthcare in Arkansas
“We are doing what we committed to do, and a healthier Arkansas is the beneficiary."
Jonesboro Animal Rescue Holds ‘Adopt and Shop’ Event for Rescue Dogs
A Jonesboro animal rescue, in collaboration with a local business, worked together Saturday for one mission: Helping rescue dogs find a new home.
A-State Track and Field Qualifies 12 Athletes for NCAA West First Rounds
Twelve Arkansas State athletes are set to compete on May 27-30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville.
The Fox Named Arkansas Radio Station of the Year
Jonesboro Media Group sweeps four categories at Thursday event in Little Rock
Tyronza Man Arrested After Allegedly Stalking Daughter, Threatening to Shoot Multiple People
A Tyronza man is facing multiple charges after police said he harassed his daughter and threatened to shoot multiple people following her move from his home.
3 weeks ago in National
FDA staff blindsided by move allowing more e-cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto US market
Senior officials in the Food and Drug Administration's tobacco center were blindsided by a recent decision that opens the door to allowing more unauthorized electronic cigarettes and nicotine pouches onto the U.S. market, The Associated Press has learned.
3 weeks ago in World
Congo curtails funeral wakes in Ebola outbreak as WHO upgrades risk assessment
Authorities in northeastern Congo banned funeral wakes and gatherings of more than 50 people Friday in an effort to curb a rapidly spreading Ebola outbreak in a region where medical workers have struggled with a lack of resources and pushback from angry residents.