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2 days ago in Lifestyle

Money Happens: What to do when becoming a homeowner feels out of reach

Anxiety about the possibility of never being able to own a house can make some people give up on organizing their finances altogether, says John Hankins, a certified financial therapist. If you hope to buy a house in the future but don't know where to start, here are some expert tips for you

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Stir well, slap lightly. Tips for making a mint julep worthy of the Kentucky Derby

Horses are poised, bets are on, hats are at the ready and the bourbon is standing by, ready to be poured into thousands of mint julep cocktails. It must be Kentucky Derby weekend.

5 days ago in Lifestyle

Is TMI really such a bad thing? Here’s the case for oversharing

Most people worry about the risks of oversharing, but in reality, opening up often builds trust and leads to stronger relationships. So, how do you know when it's TMI or if you're not sharing enough?

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16 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local Spotlight, Newcomers Guide, News, Outdoors, Sports, Summer Fun Guide

National Bike Month Kicks Off in Jonesboro

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Cycling enthusiasts of Jonesboro have much to look forward to this summer as Native Brew Works kicked off National Bike Month with a party.

21 hours ago in Sports

Jaden McDaniels and the feisty Timberwolves oust the Nuggets and move on to meet the Spurs

The Minnesota Timberwolves had plenty of lulls during the regular season, seemingly coasting at times while struggling to recapture the form that fueled them to consecutive Western Conference finals appearances over the last two years.

21 hours ago in Sports

Caitlin Clark scores 21 points, gives the Fever a brief scare in her 1st home game in 9 months

Caitlin Clark's first home game in more than nine months was supposed to be a celebration. Instead, she gave the Indiana Fever and fans a scare Thursday night.

2 days ago in Sports, Trending

Lindsey Vonn tells the AP she is not yet in position emotionally to decide if she will race again

Lindsey Vonn is still recovering physically and emotionally from her frightening crash at the Winter Olympics. For now, the tough decisions about the future can wait.

3 days ago in Sports

Broncos’ 2-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons retires after 32 interceptions in his 9-year career

Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons' retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016.

3 days ago in Sports

Wild going home against Stars with chance to advance in NHL playoffs for 1st time since 2015

Mats Zuccarello and the Minnesota Wild are now in the position that they try to be in every season in the NHL playoffs. Things feel a bit different now, with the Wild going home for Game 6 on Thursday night with a chance to eliminate the Dallas Stars and advance to the second round for the first time since 2015.

3 days ago in Sports

NCAA remains on track to expand to a 76-team March Madness bracket for next season

The NCAA is still deliberating expanding March Madness on both the men's and women's sides to 76 teams for next season — a much-expected development that's been in the works for years.

4 days ago in Community, Giving Guide, News, Sports

Hope Found of Northeast Arkansas’s Annual Ride Against Trafficking Scheduled

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Motorcyclists, bikers and Jeep drivers can soon ride to help end human trafficking.

Nation/World

14 hours ago in National

Redistricting battle intensifies in states after US Supreme Court ruling on Voting Rights Act

A Supreme Court decision striking down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana has amplified an already intense national redistricting battle by providing Republican officials in several states new grounds to redraw voting districts.

3 days ago in National

US infant formula supply is ‘safe,’ FDA says after looking for potential contaminants

A new analysis of chemicals in U.S. infant formula found reassuringly low levels of heavy metals, pesticides and other potential contaminants, federal health officials said Wednesday.

3 days ago in World

Iran’s rial currency hits record low as a shaky ceasefire with the US and Israel holds

Iran's national rial currency dropped to a record low Wednesday while a U.S. naval blockade has increased pressure on its already battered economy amid a fragile ceasefire.

3 days ago in National

Hegseth will go before Congress for the first time since the Iran war started

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth will face questioning from lawmakers Wednesday for the first time since the Trump administration went to war with Iran, a decision that Democrats say has led to a costly conflict of choice waged without congressional approval.

5 days ago in National

Man charged with attempted assassination of Trump in White House correspondents’ dinner shooting

The man who authorities say tried to storm the White House Correspondents' Association dinner with guns and knives was charged Monday with the attempted assassination of President Donald Trump as federal authorities suggested an attack that disrupted one of Washington's glitziest events had been planned for at least several weeks.

5 days ago in National

Accused attacker at Washington media dinner is a tutor and computer engineer from California

The California man arrested in the shooting at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner is a highly educated tutor and amateur video game developer opposed to the policies of President Donald Trump.

5 days ago in National

Tornadoes in northern Texas leave at least 2 dead and destroy multiple homes

A tornado-producing thunderstorm left at least two people dead in northern Texas and displaced at least 20 families, with many homes sustaining major damage, authorities said Sunday.

1 week ago in National

A violent tornado tears through Oklahoma town, damaging 40 homes but sparing lives

Raeann Hunt scrambled to her cellar as a tornado bore down on her Oklahoma community. "It is headed right for us," she recalled thinking, as she peeked outside, unable to contain her curiosity.

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13 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Man Accused of Shooting into Multiple Businesses, Stealing in Burglary Spree

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A Jonesboro man faces several charges after police said he stole a vehicle and shot his way into several businesses during an armed burglary spree last month.

14 hours ago in Community, Giving Guide, News

The Diaper Storehouse in Jonesboro Celebrates Ribbon-Cutting

Group of diverse adults at a ribbon-cutting event outside a brick building, holding a red ribbon and a sign about diaper drives.

The Diaper Storehouse, a nonprofit providing diaper assistance to those in need, celebrated a ribbon-cutting Friday morning.

16 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, Local Spotlight, Newcomers Guide, News, Outdoors, Sports, Summer Fun Guide

National Bike Month Kicks Off in Jonesboro

Cycling enthusiasts of Jonesboro have much to look forward to this summer as Native Brew Works kicked off National Bike Month with a party.

18 hours ago in News, Outdoors

Leave ‘Abandoned’ Wildlife Where You Find It, Arkansas Game and Fish Commission Says

Young fluffy owl perched on a tree branch in a wooded area, peeking around the trunk.

It can be a shock to a person to see these young animals in such a helpless position, but this is how these species survive.

19 hours ago in Education, News

A-State Names Kalayna King as 2026 Wilson Award Recipient

The 140th recipient of the R.E. Lee Wilson Award, the highest undergraduate award that can be earned at Arkansas State University, was named Thursday night.

20 hours ago in Community, Health & Wellness, News

‘Speak Out’ Parkinson’s Program to be Topic During Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club Meeting

Dr. Shannon Brantley will speak to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club about a Parkinson's disease program.

Entertainment

14 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are coming up. Here’s who’s nominated and how to watch

It's time to cowboy up, y'all. The 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards are right around the corner, and they look different this time around.

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Britney Spears charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney's Office said.

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Foo Fighters bring their stadium show to a modest NYC venue. Inside the exclusive, surprise concert

Foo Fighters announced two surprise shows Wednesday: one at Irving Plaza on Thursday and another at the Starland Ballroom on Saturday in New Jersey. Tickets were priced at $30, limited to two per purchaser and available only on a first-come, first-served basis at 10 a.m. Thursday at each venue.

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