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3 days ago in Lifestyle

What to know about psychedelic retreats, a booming business with few safety guardrails

Surging interest in the purported benefits of psychedelic drugs has given rise to books, documentaries and conferences dedicated to the mind-altering substances. Now add one more business to the list: psychedelic retreats.

4 days ago in Lifestyle

To make hosting less stressful, strive for connection and not perfection

Inviting friends and family members over for a celebration, holiday or routine dinner provides an opportunity for connection, but pressure to serve good-tasting food in a clean and welcoming environment can deter many people from hosting or prevent them from being fully present with their guests when they do.

2 weeks ago in Music, Lifestyle

It’s music festival season. How to stay safe and healthy while enjoying the show

Music festival season has arrived: a time to gather outside with friends, listening to tunes, dancing, and maybe even getting the chance to rub shoulders with musicians you love.

Sports

21 hours ago in Sports, Trending

NFL teams are almost on the clock as draft night in the Steel City has arrived

Put aside the mock drafts because it's time for the real deal. The NFL draft is here in the Steel City.

21 hours ago in Sports

Players say MLB’s robot umpires are shrinking the strike zone

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Paul Sewald knows that — in theory — Major League Baseball's new Automated Ball-Strike system shouldn't favor batters or pitchers.

2 days ago in Sports

Cowboys plan for George Pickens to play on franchise tag in 2026 without long-term deal

The Dallas Cowboys are planning for George Pickens to play on the franchise tag this year and won't negotiate with the star receiver or his agent on a long-term contract, executive vice president of personnel Stephen Jones said Wednesday.

2 days ago in Sports

Sabres power play goes ice-cold again as series against the Bruins shifts to Boston for Game 3

The Sabres haven't been able to push the Bruins around on the ice. What's worse, Buffalo hasn't been able to take advantage of their power plays when Boston pushes back.

2 days ago in Community, Government & Politics, News, Sports

Committee Recommends Ordinance Establishing Sports Advisory Committee to Jonesboro City Council

The Public Services Council Committee unanimously forwarded an ordinance Tuesday night that will create a Sports Advisory Committee.

2 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Scores 16 Runs in One Inning in win over UCA

Baseball batter in a white uniform with number 10 swings at a pitch near home plate, catcher crouched behind him.

Red Wolves defeat in-state rival UCA 20-10 in Jonesboro

3 days ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News, Sports

Championship Pro Rodeo Returning to Jonesboro, 2,000 Pound Bull to Make Appearance Downtown

Rodeo rider in a white cowboy hat and red shirt bucking a brown horse in an arena, with a cheering crowd in the stands.

Tickets are now on sale for the First Choice Farm and Lawn Championship Rodeo presented by Big River Steel. The rodeo will be in Jonesboro on April 24 and 25.

3 days ago in Sports

Victor Wembanyama is a unanimous selection as the NBA’s defensive player of the year

There had never been a unanimous NBA Defensive Player of the Year. Until now. Victor Wembanyama — as expected — was announced Monday as the league's top defensive player.

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21 hours ago in National, Trending

Trump reclassifies state-licensed medical marijuana as a less-dangerous drug in a historic shift

2 days ago in National

Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat seeking his 13th term in Congress, dies at age 80

U.S. Rep. David Scott, a Georgia Democrat and the first Black chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, has died. He was 80.

2 days ago in National

Inside the Kennedy Center as it prepares for a 2-year renovation

Away from the political controversy that has consumed the iconic performing arts venue for the better part of President Donald Trump's second term, Matt Floca, the Kennedy Center's new executive director and chief operating officer, guided a group of journalists through the building Wednesday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Wildfires across Georgia and Florida have destroyed nearly 50 homes and are forcing evacuations

Wildfires burning across the southeastern U.S. forced more people to flee Wednesday after destroying nearly 50 homes in Georgia and causing some schools closings as drought and winds fueled flames.

3 days ago in National

Pennsylvania high school history instructor named nation’s Teacher of the Year

A high school history teacher in Pennsylvania who helps students look inward to find their strengths and outward to find community inside and outside the classroom has been named the 2026 National Teacher of the Year.

3 days ago in Trending, World

Late Queen Elizabeth II’s legacy still looms over British monarchy 100 years after her birth

Queen Elizabeth II lives on at the Cool Britannia gift shop across the road from Buckingham Palace. Four years after the queen's death, the shop is doing a brisk business in mugs, tea towels and key rings bearing the likeness of Britain's longest-reigning monarch as the nation marks the centenary of her birth on Tuesday.

4 days ago in National

And they’re off: Fastest Boston Marathon field ever has wind at its back as it starts the race

The fastest field in Boston Marathon history left Hopkinton on Monday morning for the 130th edition of the world's oldest and most prestigious annual marathon, riding cool weather and a tailwind on its 26.2-mile (42.1945-kilometer) journey to Copley Square.

4 days ago in World

Japan warns of slightly increased risk of mega-quake after a 7.7-magnitude one

An earthquake registering a preliminary magnitude of 7.7 off northern Japan on Monday prompted a short-lived tsunami alert and the advisory of a higher risk of a possible mega-quake for coastal areas there.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

13 hours ago in Business, News

Jonesboro Unilever Facility Announces Job Cuts

Production and shift schedule changes are impacting 57 employees at the Jonesboro Unilever facility.

16 hours ago in Community, Education, Local Spotlight, News

Valley View Senior Secures $125K in Educational Gifts to Pursue Aerospace Dreams

A Valley View senior is aiming to get involved in aerospace, and his educational journey may be a little easier thanks to a big financial boost.

16 hours ago in News, Weather Updates

3.9 Magnitude Earthquake Shakes Mid-South, Felt Across At Least Four States

Seismic risk map around the New Madrid zone showing color rings from red (high risk) outward, with Memphis and Arkansas labeled.

Quake centered in Missouri Bootheel near Holcomb and Cooter; widespread reports felt across Arkansas, Tennessee, Kentucky and Missouri

17 hours ago in Community, Education, News

Excellence Awards Recognizes Three for Contributions to A-State, Community

Group of eight people standing in a row, smiling, each holding awards after a ceremony in a modern lobby.

The three awards celebrate people on campus who make a real difference every day.

18 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Business, Community, Local Spotlight, News, Summer Fun Guide

Level Up: Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge to Expand with Second Jonesboro Location

Coin Goblin Gamers Lounge is expanding its footprint in Jonesboro with a second location created for walk-in players.

19 hours ago in Community, Education, Health & Wellness, News

Jonesboro Students Get Hands-On Experience with Medical Robotics at St. Bernards

Group of people watching a row of white robotic arms on display in a science/tech booth.

"Getting some visual and hands-on experience with a medical robot, with us being such a big medical town, is, I think, really important."

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift and Bad Bunny top Spotify’s first all-time most streamed artists list

It's her, hi! Taylor Swift has topped Spotify's first ever list of the most streamed artists of all time, published Thursday morning. She's followed by Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny. That comes as no surprise: In 2025 the artist born Benito Antonio Martínez Ocasio was named the streaming giant's most played artist of the year for a fourth time, dethroning Swift.

2 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the Osmonds, has died at 76

Alan Osmond, the eldest member of the chart-topping family act The Osmonds, died Monday after decades with multiple sclerosis. He was 76.

2 days ago in Entertainment

An Instagram DM changed everything for Rachel Reid, Jacob Tierney and ‘Heated Rivalry’

To the cheers and applause of thousands of BookCon attendees, "Heated Rivalry" author Rachel Reid and director-screenwriter Jacob Tierney walked on to the main event stage at New York's Jacob Javits Convention Center. The two Canadians have been international celebrities for just a few months, and still find themselves wondering if all the noise is for someone else.

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