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20 hours ago in Lifestyle

Restaurants celebrate authentic Mexican culture and history this Cinco de Mayo

Nayomie Mendoza has become accustomed to how Cinco de Mayo is celebrated in the U.S.: the platters of tacos, the pitchers of margaritas and the jubilant sounds of mariachi bands.

6 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

7 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.

Sports

21 hours ago in Sports

Knicks crush the 76ers 137-98 to start the second round and keep up a historic postseason roll

Jalen Brunson scored 27 of his 35 points in the first half and the New York Knicks emphatically added to a historic postseason roll by overwhelming the Philadelphia 76ers 137-98 on Monday night in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.

21 hours ago in Sports

Lakers’ Doncic, Thunder’s Williams ruled out for Game 1 of West semifinals with hamstring injuries

Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic and Oklahoma City Thunder guard/forward Jalen Williams have been ruled out of Game 1 of the Western Conference semifinals on Tuesday night with left hamstring injuries.

2 days ago in Sports

Two-time AL Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal to have elbow surgery to remove loose bodies

Two-time American League Cy Young winner Tarik Skubal will have surgery to remove loose bodies from his elbow after being scratched from Monday's start against the Boston Red Sox.

2 days ago in Sports

Jury selection begins in former Patriots receiver Stefon Diggs’ assault trial

Jury selection began Monday in the assault trial of former New England Patriots wide receiver Stefon Diggs in connection with a heated dispute he had with his private chef.

2 days ago in Sports

Allen ties playoff career high with 22 points as Cavaliers beat Raptors 114-102 to advance

Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night.

2 days ago in Sports

Cunningham and Harris help Pistons finish comeback for first playoff series win in 18 years

Cade Cunningham had 32 points and 12 assists, Tobias Harris added 30 points and the Detroit Pistons beat the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7 on Sunday to win a playoff series for the first time in 18 years.

2 days ago in News, Sports

Late-Inning Heartbreak Sends Arkansas State to Series Loss at Old Dominion

Baseball batter in red uniform mid-swing at a pitched ball near home plate, with catcher crouched behind him.

Red Wolves rebound from shutout with dominant win but surrender Sunday finale on walk-off to drop Sun Belt road series 2-1.

5 days 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.

Nation/World

20 hours ago in National, Trending

USPS unveils Route 66 centennial stamps, born from a photographer’s 42 trips

21 hours ago in World

Inside the cruise ship at the center of the hantavirus outbreak

The nearly 150 people aboard a cruise ship off the coast of Cape Verde have been mostly confined to their cabins, according to footage obtained by The Associated Press, after three passengers died and at least four others were left ill in a suspected hantavirus outbreak.

2 days ago in World

A cruise ship is waiting for help after a suspected outbreak of rare hantavirus onboard killed 3

A Dutch cruise ship with nearly 150 people aboard, including 17 Americans, was waiting for help off the coast of Cape Verde in the Atlantic Ocean on Monday after a suspected outbreak of the rare hantavirus killed three passengers and left at least three others seriously ill, the World Health Organization and the ship's operator said.

2 days ago in World

US claims progress in reopening the Strait of Hormuz, saying 2 merchant ships have transited

The U.S. military said Monday that two American-flagged merchant ships had successfully transited the Strait of Hormuz after it launched a new plan to restore traffic. Iran has effectively closed the critical waterway since the U.S. and Israel launched the war in late February.

5 days 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.

7 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.

7 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.

7 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.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

15 hours ago in Business, Community, News

Abilities Unlimited Celebrates Grand Opening of New Burke Avenue Location in Jonesboro

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Abilities Unlimited celebrated the grand opening of its new Burke Avenue location with a ribbon-cutting on Tuesday.

18 hours ago in Community, Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Fire Department Shares April Run Report

In April, the Jonesboro Fire Department responded to just over 1,000 incidents within the 80+ square miles that make up the JFD's region.

20 hours ago in Community, Food, Giving Guide, News

NALC, USPS Delivers Food Security with Annual ‘Stamp Out Hunger’ Food Drive Benefiting Food Bank of NEA

The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas encourages area residents to participate in the nation’s largest one-day food drive on Saturday.

21 hours ago in Education, News

A-State to Honor Graduates During Two Commencement Ceremonies

Approximately 2,565 candidates will have their degrees confirmed on Saturday.

22 hours ago in News, Pet Lovers Guide

Pets of the Week // May 5

Huey the tan dog lounges on a white blanket atop a blue garden bench with floral backdrop; Venus the gray cat sits in a wicker basket wearing a pink collar.

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.”

2 days ago in Crime & Safety, News

Occupational Therapist Pleads Guilty to One Count of Permitting Child Abuse and Four Counts of Contributing to the Delinquency of Juvenile

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As a result of her guilty plea, Morrison is prohibited from working with children in any professional capacity and will surrender her occupational therapy and related licenses

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