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3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Trending

Nicole Kidman files for divorce from Keith Urban after 19 years of marriage

The 58-year-old Oscar-winning actor petitioned on Tuesday to end her marriage to the 57-year-old Grammy winning country singer in a Nashville court. The documents state the couple has undergone "marital difficulties and irreconcilable differences."

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A-State’s engineering programs achieve accreditation for 6 more years

The bachelor’s degree programs in civil, electrical and mechanical engineering at Arkansas State University have been reaccredited by the Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET, the global accreditor of college and university programs.

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St. Bernards holds ribbon cutting for new Longevity Center

A ribbon cutting was held Tuesday for a new Jonesboro clinic aimed at helping patients live longer, healthier lives.

John Lorick, a defensive back on the 1975 undefeated Arkansas State University football team, makes a tackle. ASU celebrates the undefeated team this Saturday at the Texas State game.

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Eleven and Oh and Nowhere to Go

Arkansas State set to recognize undefeated 11-0 football team this weekend

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Cat Stevens postpones North American tour and cites visa issues

Cat Stevens, who also goes by Yusuf, has postponed the North American leg of his book tour due to unspecified visa issues, the singer announced on social media Monday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB spending disparity on display in playoffs as $509 million Dodgers take on $121 million Reds

Baseball's economic disparity will be on display in the playoffs, where the Los Angeles Dodgers have committed more than $500 million in salaries and luxury tax this season as they take on a Cincinnati Reds team with a $121 million payroll.

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A-State celebrates Hispanic Heritage Month

The annual month-long celebration and free activities kicked off on Sept. 15 and continues through Oct. 20. 

4 weeks ago in Sports

Dolphins’ Tyreek Hill carted off field and taken to hospital with dislocated left knee

Tyreek Hill's season for the Miami Dolphins potentially came to a sudden end on Monday night, when the standout wide receiver's left knee became badly twisted shortly after he made a catch near the sideline.

4 weeks ago in National

US government on brink of first shutdown in almost 7 years amid partisan standoff in Congress

A partisan standoff over health care and spending is threatening to trigger the first U.S. government shutdown in almost seven years, with Democrats and Republicans in Congress unable to find agreement even as thousands of federal workers stand to be furloughed or laid off.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How to shop secondhand clothing sustainably and look cool doing it

More online platforms are giving secondhand shopping a digital upgrade, rolling out features like livestream shopping and AI-powered search to make thrifting faster and more exciting.

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Arkansas Endocrinology clinics in Jonesboro, Little Rock join Arcare network

Arkansas Endocrinology announced Monday that its clinics in Jonesboro and Little Rock officially became part of the Arcare network.

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Pets of the Week Sept. 30

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.

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2025 District Fair “in the books”

Attendance down due to weather and "unexpected circumstances"

4 weeks ago in Sports

Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after 70-92 season, missing playoffs in 4 of last 5 years

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday, ending his seven-year tenure that included three AL Central titles but only one playoff appearance over his final five seasons.

4 weeks ago in National

Trump takes his tariff war to the movies announcing 100% levies on foreign-made films

President Donald Trump says he will slap a 100% tax on movies made outside the United States — a vague directive aimed at protecting a business that America already dominates.

4 weeks ago in World

1 man killed in Cuba as Tropical Storm Imelda and Hurricane Humberto threaten Bahamas and Bermuda

Authorities in the Bahamas closed most schools Monday as Tropical Storm Imelda dropped heavy rain in the northern Caribbean, including over Cuba where landslides killed at least one man.

Jonesboro Jets Aquatic Club hosts Jack Deacon Invitational USA Swim Meet

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Jonesboro hosts weekend USA swim meet

Jack Deacon Invitational was largest USA swim event in Jonesboro in 25 years

The UAMS Center on Aging Northeast is holding its second annual “Sock and Blanket Drive” for senior citizens in need for the upcoming holiday season across Northeast Arkansas.

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Local nonprofit helping seniors stay warm this holiday season

UAMS Center on Aging Northeast organizes sock and blanket drive

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TobyMac, MercyMe, Matthew West Thursday night

Christian artists set to perform at First National Bank Arena

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6th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk in Jonesboro set for October

In honor of National Breast Cancer Month in October, the St. Bernards Women’s Council will be hosting its 6th annual Pink Warrior Fun Run/Walk in Jonesboro.

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3 weeks ago in Music, Trending

Morgan Wallen denied throwing chair off bar roof to police in 2024, footage shows

Roughly two weeks after his April 2024 arrest, Wallen commented on social media: "I'm not proud of my behavior, and I accept responsibility" and said he "made amends" with Nashville law enforcement and others. Then in December, he pleaded guilty to two counts.