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3 weeks ago in Sports
Novak Djokovic withdraws from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide
Novak Djokovic withdrew from the Australian Open tuneup tournament in Adelaide, saying Monday that he isn't prepared to return to competition ahead of the year's first Grand Slam event.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
A new Grammy category honors album covers, and the artists that make them
When it came time to decide the cover image for Wet Leg's sophomore album, the British indie rock band packed items that might provide inspiration — velvet worms sewn by guitarist Hester Chambers, an oversized head of hair from a music video shoot, lizard-like gloves — and headed to an Airbnb.
3 weeks ago in Religion, World
Final pilgrims cross Holy Door as Vatican claims Jubilee success with 33 million visitors
The final pilgrims of the 2025 Holy Year passed through the Holy Door of St. Peter's Basilica late Monday, as the Vatican claimed success after more than 33 million people participated in this the rarest of Jubilees: opened by one pope and closed by another.
Man accused of raping victim, given $200K bond
According to a probable cause affidavit officers met with a victim to obtain a detailed account of an incident that involved 29-year-old Terry Nicholas Mitchell.
Jonesboro man held on $150K bond, accused of telling juvenile to shoot at vehicle with people inside
Circuit Judge Barbara Halsey found probable cause on Jan. 5 to charge 19-year-old Avion Jones.
Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card now available
The Arkansas Department of Finance and Administration today announced a “Farmers Sales Tax Exemption Card” is now available.
Pets of the Week – Jan. 5
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”
3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
BTS announces March comeback date, putting an end to a nearly four-year hiatus
They're going to light up 2026 like dynamite: K-pop group BTS' comeback has an official date. According to a note shared to social media by the entertainment company BigHit Music, the mega popular group will return on March 20.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Country singer Zach Bryan has married Samantha Leonard
Here's to a lifetime of pink skies: The irreverent country singer Zach Bryan is married. Bryan, 29, confirmed the news in an Instagram post shared Thursday.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Winter Olympics 2026 guide: All you need to know about the Milan–Cortina Games
The countdown is on for the 2026 Winter Olympics in Italy. The torch relay is already underway and some of the top athletes are already making headlines.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Falcons fire coach Raheem Morris, GM Terry Fontenot hours after finishing 8-9 season
The Atlanta Falcons fired coach Raheem Morris and general manager Terry Fontenot on Sunday night, announcing the moves hours after the team completed its second straight 8-9 finish under Morris and eighth consecutive losing season.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Steelers, Panthers, Jaguars secure division titles. Broncos clinch AFC’s No. 1 seed
Aaron Rodgers and the Steelers sent Lamar Jackson and the Ravens home for the playoffs. The Panthers are NFC South champions for the first time in 10 years. The Broncos are the AFC's No. 1 seed.
3 weeks ago in National
Tim Walz, Democrats’ 2024 VP candidate, won’t run for a third term as Minnesota governor
Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz, Democrats 2024 candidate for vice president, is ending his bid for a third term as governor less than four months after launching a reelection campaign.
3 weeks ago in Trending, World
Maduro is taken to a US courthouse for his first appearance on drug trafficking charges
Deposed Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is set to make his first appearance Monday in an American courtroom on the narco-terrorism charges the Trump administration used to justify capturing him and bringing him to New York.
Arvest shares tips for creating a financial checklist for the New Year
The new year is here, which means many people will be making resolutions to improve their health and well-being.
Kapales resigns, questions remain
Multiple media outlets (KAIT, NEA Report) are reporting that Jonesboro Parks Director Danny Kapales has resigned from his position with the city.
Red Wolves Battle in Close Defeat Versus James Madison, 78-74
Matt Hayman led the team with a season-high 23 points and matched a career high with five three-pointers made
Lady Red Wolves Keep Rolling in Monroe
Senior guard Zyion Shannon reached a major career milestone late in the contest, becoming the newest member of the 1,000-point club
Work zone cameras will soon detect handheld device usage in Craighead County, throughout Arkansas
By mid-January, work zone cameras will detect when drivers are using a handheld device in a work zone, such as a cell phone.
Affidavit: Jonesboro man drove 100+ MPH in high-speed chase in stolen vehicle
Multiple agencies took part in a high-speed chase on New Year’s Day in Jonesboro, in which court documents said that the suspect drove over 100 miles per hour in a stolen vehicle.