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3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Taylor Swift announces 12th studio album, ‘The Life of a Showgirl’
Look what you made her do — Taylor Swift has announced her 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl." Swift announced the album on her website shortly after a countdown timer expired at 12:12 a.m. Tuesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending
Beyoncé wins first Emmy, for ‘Beyoncé Bowl’ halftime show
Beyoncé Knowles-Carter, her legal name, was listed as one of a half dozen people on a team that won outstanding costumes for a variety, nonfiction or reality show for "Beyoncé Bowl," her Western-themed halftime show on Netflix's Christmas NFL game between the Baltimore Ravens and Houston Texans.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Bills running back James Cook ends contract standoff by agreeing to a four-year deal
Bills running back James Cook has ended his contract standoff by signing a four-year deal, Buffalo general manager Brandon Beane said Wednesday.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Mira Sorvino to star as Roxie Hart in ‘Chicago’ on Broadway
Mira Sorvino is about to cross off something else on her bucket list. The Academy Award winner will make her Broadway debut this fall in "Chicago," playing the spotlight-seeking Roxie Hart from Sept. 15-Nov. 2 at the Ambassador Theatre.
Arkansas Highway Safety Office cautions public to drive sober or get pulled over
The goal is to deter impaired driving and prevent the tragedies seen during previous Labor Day holiday periods from happening again.
ARcare clinic and pharmacy coming to Brookland
A full-service medical clinic and pharmacy is coming to Brookland, as ARcare prepares to open its first location in the city.
Lighthouse Education Cooperative to host trap shooting tournament fundraiser
The Lighthouse Education Cooperative announced it will be holding its inaugural Lighthouse Clay Classic Trap Tournament to support special needs children in Northeast Arkansas.
Jonesboro city officials break ground on new airport terminal
The Jonesboro Airport Commission broke ground Tuesday on a new terminal to replace the facility lost in the 2020 tornado.
Committee advances study on combining offices of Craighead County treasurer, collector to quorum court
A Craighead County committee on Monday voted to advance to the quorum court an ordinance that would authorize a study on combining the offices of County Treasurer and Collector.
Jonesboro artist to host pet-friendly art show benefiting NEAHS
In celebration of National Dog Day, a Jonesboro-based artist will be hosting her first “Paws for a Cause” Art Show, benefiting the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society (NEAHS), later this month at Native Brew Works.
KASU and JET Trolley Day happening on campus Aug. 18
KASU will host “Trolley Day with KASU and Jonesboro Economical Transportation” during A-State Welcome Week.
‘Lord, you’re in all of these schools’: Jonesboro community prays over upcoming school year
Praise and singing filled the halls of Fullness of Joy Ministries Monday night as community members gathered to pray over the starting school year.
Affidavit: Pair arrested in Jonesboro accused of posing as Homeland Security agents with tactical gear, loaded gun
Two people face multiple felony charges after court documents said they posed as Homeland Security agents during a robbery in Jonesboro.
Deputies: Caraway man used ‘red hot’ knife to burn tattoo off victim’s wrist
A previously-convicted Caraway man is facing a felony charge after deputies said he heated a knife with a lighter and used it to burn and scrape a tattoo off a victim’s wrist during a fight.
Study smarter, not harder: Study tips any student can employ
Learning effective study skills early on is a key to academic success.
JPD offers tips for safe driving as school starts
With school about to start in Craighead County, JPD offered some tips for safe driving.
4 weeks ago in World
A heatwave scorches parts of Europe and fans wildfire threat in France
A heat wave gripped parts of Europe on Monday, sending temperatures up to 43 degrees Celsius (109.4 Fahrenheit) in southern France and increasing risks of wildfires in wine country, while Bulgaria suffered blazes along its southern borders and Hungary saw record-breaking weekend temperatures.
4 weeks ago in Sports
Paramount will become the new home to all UFC events in the US under 7-year deal with TKO Group
Paramount will become the new home to all Ultimate Fighting Championship events in the U.S. under a seven-year agreement with TKO Group announced on Monday.
4 weeks ago in Entertainment
‘Weapons’ horror film scores a box office victory
It's August, and horror and humor came to play. In a month that's long been known to let edgier movies thrive, Zach Cregger's highly anticipated horror film "Weapons" did not disappoint, topping the box office during its debut weekend with $42.5 million domestically from 3,202 theaters. It made $70 million internationally.
Affidavit: Search of Jonesboro man’s shop results in items found in connection with $72K multi-county thefts
Court documents show that an investigation into a series of thefts spanning multiple counties resulted in the arrest of a Jonesboro man, and at least $72,000 worth of items were recovered.
