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Serena Williams is returning to pro tennis at age 44 after nearly 4 years away from the sport

Serena Williams is returning to professional tennis at the age of 44 after nearly four years away from the sport. The 23-time Grand Slam singles champion has accepted a wild-card invitation to play doubles at the upcoming Queen's Club grass-court tournament in London, the WTA Tour announced Monday.

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Florida sues OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman, claiming company concealed serious risks of ChatGPT

The state of Florida filed a lawsuit against OpenAI and CEO Sam Altman on Monday, claiming the company knowingly released and aggressively marketed ChatGPT to the public while concealing serious risks.

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Jonesboro Man Arrested After Allegedly Choking Girlfriend During Domestic Disturbance

Police arrested a Jonesboro man after they said he choked his girlfriend until she blacked out during a domestic disturbance at her home.

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Jonesboro Pets of the Week // June 1

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week"

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Jonesboro Man Accused of Choking Ex-Girlfriend, Threatening to Kill Her While Under the Influence

A Jonesboro man faces multiple felonies after police said he choked his ex-girlfriend until she could not breathe and threatened to kill her.

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Paragould Woman Accused of Driving Through Yard While ‘Likely Overdosing’ With Child in Car

A Paragould woman is behind bars on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police said she was found driving through a yard with a child in the car and was determined to be "likely overdosing" on medication.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment

A guide to the bookstores owned by your favorite authors

Amazon remains the dominant force, but physical, brick-and-mortar stores have rebounded — and stores owned by authors such as Ann Patchett are now a niche unto themselves, found everywhere from Brooklyn to New Mexico.

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The Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival Returns for Second Year in Jonesboro

This year’s cycling festival, organized by All Sports Productions, included two shakeout rides on Friday, four competition-distance races, a free family ride, a recovery ride and live music, food trucks and vendors in downtown Jonesboro.

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YouTuber box office boom: ‘Backrooms’ and ‘Obsession’ draw Gen Z to theaters

Young audiences turned out in droves to movie theaters around the country this weekend. It wasn't for the big budget "Star Wars" movie, "The Mandalorian and Grogu, " which fell sharply in its second weekend, however, but for a small budget horror from a 20-year-old first-time filmmaker that began on the internet.

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Rescuers search for alternative route to reach 2 missing in a flooded Laos cave

Rescue workers in Laos searched Monday for an alternative passage into a flooded cave where two people are believed to have been trapped for nearly two weeks after heavy rainfall flooded the main entrance, making it impassable.

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The trophy returns: NBA releases images of how Finals courts will look in San Antonio, New York

It's official: The NBA Finals logos are back at the NBA Finals. With no fanfare other than a social media post, the NBA announced Sunday that the image of the Larry O'Brien Trophy — the one given to the winner of the finals — will be painted at midcourt for games at both the Frost Bank Center in San Antonio and Madison Square Garden in New York for this season's title series.

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Reading Retreat for A-State Heritage Museum Southern Tenant Farmers Museum

The retreat, which will be held from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, will celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States' founding.

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Weekend Crash Kills One, Injures Three in Craighead County

A 76-year-old Walnut Ridge woman died Saturday night following a two-vehicle, head-on collision on Highway 1 South in rural Craighead County.

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Jonesboro Police Launch ‘NextGen Cadets’ to Bridge the Gap Between Local Youth and Law Enforcement

The initiative aims to build positive relationships between law enforcement and the community's youth through hands-on demonstrations, shared meals, and a little summer fun.

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Where to Take Your Dog this Summer

When taking your family out for fun activities this summer, be sure to include your four-legged family members, too!

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Day Trips from Jonesboro

Jonesboro has plenty to offer, but sometimes you just want to hit the road and do some summer traveling.

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NEA Summer Food & Drinks Guide

Summer is the perfect time to explore the evolving culinary scene across Northeast Arkansas. From elevated farm-to-table menus to vibrant casual patios and regional classics, here is a curated look at some of the best local dining spots to check out this season.

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Festivals & Community Events in NEA

Getting out in your community and spending time with people at different festivals and events can be a great way to spend your time this summer

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Judd Hill Farmers’ Market in Jonesboro to Celebrate 20 Years in June

The Judd Hill Farmers' Market will be celebrating 20 years of business and supporting area farmers in June.

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Broadway Receives Inaugural Ross-Lee Higher Ground Award from NYITCOM at A-State 

“Shane was instrumental in helping create our medical school, and he continues to serve as a loyal partner and ambassador for NYITCOM at A-State.”

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