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Jonesboro police investigating evening shooting

Jonesboro police are investigating a shooting that took place Thursday evening.

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August low-cost pet vaccination clinic in Jonesboro scheduled

August's low-cost pet vaccination clinic is scheduled for later this month.

4 weeks ago in World

Netanyahu says Israel plans to take over all of Gaza in bid to destroy Hamas

Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said Thursday that to destroy Hamas Israel intends to take full control of the Gaza Strip and eventually transfer its administration to friendly Arab forces, as the Security Cabinet discussed a widening of its 22-month offensive.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mahomes, Chiefs starters to play in preseason opener against Cardinals

Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes is glad that coach Andy Reid is sending him onto the field with the rest of their starters when Kansas City visits the Arizona Cardinals for their preseason opener Saturday night.

4 weeks ago in Sports, Trending

Jen Pawol feels like `fully charged battery ready to go’ ahead of breaking big league gender barrier

Jen Pawol was in her hotel room in Nashville, Tennessee, when she got the call she had awaited for a decade. She was going to make her major league debut this weekend, becoming the first female umpire in a century and a half of big league baseball.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Emmylou Harris and Brad Paisley are headed for Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame

Country superstar Brad Paisley and Americana powerhouse Emmylou Harris will be inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame, the organization announced Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson’s ex-husband and former manager, dies at 48

Brandon Blackstock, Kelly Clarkson's ex-husband and talent manager, has died of cancer, his family said Thursday. He was 48.

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Suspect who ‘ambushed’ two Pennsylvania state troopers in shooting is dead, official says

A man who ambushed and shot two Pennsylvania state troopers Thursday died and the troopers were hospitalized, officials said.

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2025-26 A-State men’s basketball Sun Belt Conference schedule announced

The 2025-26 conference schedule for Arkansas State men’s basketball is set.

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Jason Allen announces candidacy for Craighead County Sheriff

Assistant Chief Deputy of the Craighead County Sheriff’s Department Jason Allen announced his bid for Craighead County Sheriff Thursday.

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Craighead County sheriff Marty Boyd not seeking re-election

Craighead County Sheriff Marty Boyd announced Thursday he would not be seeking re-election for sheriff.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How much does the average wedding cost, according to data?

SoFi reports the average U.S. wedding cost in 2025 is $36,000, with a median of $10,000, varying by location and guest count.

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2025-26 women’s basketball Sun Belt Conference schedule announced

The 2025-26 conference schedule for Arkansas State women’s basketball is set, as the Sun Belt Conference announced the 18-game slate on Thursday.

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Jonesboro High School set to perform ‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ in 2026 after COVID delay

Six years after the COVID-19 pandemic forced the cancellation of a musical, a Jonesboro school is seeking to finish what it started.

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A-State women’s golf announces 2025-26 schedule

Arkansas State women's golf head coach MJ Desbiens Shaw announced the 2025-26 schedule.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Trump’s broad tariffs go into effect just as US economic pain is surfacing

President Donald Trump began imposing higher import taxes on dozens of countries Thursday just as the economic fallout of his monthslong tariff threats has begun to cause visible damage to the U.S. economy.

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Jonesboro pools to shift to weekend-only hours starting Sunday

Jonesboro pools are shifting to weekend-only hours starting Sunday.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, CDC report says

Most Americans get more than half their calories from ultra-processed foods, those super-tasty, energy-dense foods typically full of sugar, salt and unhealthy fats, according to a new federal report.

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3 weeks ago in Music, Entertainment, Sports

Taylor Swift’s chat with the Kelces on ‘New Heights’ marks a milestone moment for podcasts

Since nothing Taylor Swift ever does is small, her two-hour conversation with boyfriend Travis Kelce and his brother Jason Kelce on their "New Heights" podcast is...