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11 hours ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around

Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?

Sports

11 hours ago in Sports, Trending

France striker Kylian Mbappé scores his 13th World Cup goal, breaking a tie with Pelé

Kylian Mbappé scored his 13th World Cup goal on Tuesday, one more than Pelé, to move the France forward into a tie for the fourth most in tournament history.

14 hours ago in News, Sports

Five A-State Athletes to Compete at USATF U20 Outdoor Championships

Five Arkansas State track and field athletes have declared for competition at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships.

18 hours ago in Sports

Cubs outfielder Pete Crow-Armstrong becomes 1st MLB player to hit for cycle this season

Pete Crow-Armstrong put his name in the Chicago Cubs' record book next to Hall of Fame slugger Hack Wilson — and then nearly ruined the celebration at Wrigley Field.

18 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Serena and Venus Williams to play doubles together at Wimbledon with a combined age of 90

Even at a combined age of 90, opponents should still be wary of facing the Williams sisters at Wimbledon. Serena and Venus Williams won a combined 21 titles on the storied grass of the All England Club in their singles and doubles careers and now they're going for one more.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

Cape Verde stuns Spain with a surprising 0-0 draw in the country’s World Cup debut

So much for a supersized World Cup diluting the quality of soccer's biggest tournament. Tiny Cape Verde, making its debut at the World Cup, pulled off a stunning upset to shut out heavily favored Spain in a 0-0 draw on Monday.

2 days ago in Sports

The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

3 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Athletics Unveils New Dustin White Tailgate City Branding and Exclusive Fan Options for 2026

While the area continues to be managed by the Red Wolves Foundation, the new branding represents a high priority on fan engagement.

5 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Unveils 2026 Football Game Themes and Promos

The 2026 Red Wolves football season is anchored by the launch of this year's official department-wide theme: "Our Pack. Our Den. Our Pride."

Nation/World

11 hours ago in National, Trending

Rain along the Gulf Coast could become the first named storm of the Atlantic hurricane season

A cluster of storms along the Gulf Coast could become the first named tropical storm of the 2026 Atlantic hurricane season, the National Hurricane Center said.

11 hours ago in National

Blanche set for July confirmation hearings for attorney general as Republicans weigh support

The Senate Judiciary Committee has scheduled confirmation hearings for acting Attorney General Todd Blanche in mid-July, even as some Republicans remain undecided about whether to support him for the post.

11 hours ago in National

McDonald’s is serving fried apple pie again for America’s 250th birthday

McDonald's is frying up some apple pies to honor America's 250th birthday. The company said Tuesday it's bringing back fried apple pies for the first time in more than three decades. They'll be available at most U.S. restaurants for a limited time starting June 23.

18 hours ago in National

Struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion

The struggling Pizza Hut restaurant chain will be sold for $2.7 billion by parent company Yum Brands. Yum Brands said in February that it was considering selling Pizza Hut and the chain looked to close 250 U.S. restaurants.

2 days ago in World

UK bans under-16s from using social media apps including TikTok and YouTube

Britain will ban children aged under 16 from using a range of social media apps, including Snapchat, TikTok and YouTube, to protect them from harmful content and excessive screen time, Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Monday.

2 days ago in National, Trending

Trump celebrates 80th birthday with an Iran deal and UFC cage fights at the White House

President Donald Trump marked his 80th birthday on Sunday by hailing an initial agreement to end the war in Iran and staging a once unfathomable cage-fighting show on the White House's storied South Lawn.

4 days ago in Trending, World

SpaceX stock soars in debut and makes Elon Musk the first trillionaire

Elon Musk became the world's first trillionaire after shares of his rocket company SpaceX soared in Wall Street's biggest initial public offering of stock.

5 days ago in National

Man pleads guilty to killing a top Minnesota Democrat and her husband while posing as an officer

A Minnesota man who pounded on Democratic lawmakers' doors in the middle of the night while posing as a police officer, killing the state House speaker and her husband and wounding a state senator and his wife, pleaded guilty to murder Thursday so that federal prosecutors would not seek the death penalty.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

13 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Man Facing Felony Charges After Multiple Handguns Found During Traffic Stop

A Jonesboro man faces felony charges after police discovered multiple handguns and signs of narcotics during a traffic stop that led to the arrest of both him and a juvenile passenger.

13 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Woman Held on $100K Bond After Probation Search Yields 50+ Grams of Meth and Paraphernalia

A Jonesboro woman is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after police discovered over 50 grams of meth in her hotel room during a probation search last week.

14 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Mother Pleads Guilty After Severely Injuring Six-Month-Old Baby, Sentenced to Probation

Court documents show that a Jonesboro mother will not face time behind bars after pleading guilty Monday to severely injuring her baby in 2024.

14 hours ago in News, Sports

Five A-State Athletes to Compete at USATF U20 Outdoor Championships

Five Arkansas State track and field athletes have declared for competition at the USATF U20 Outdoor Championships.

14 hours ago in Community, News, Summer Fun Guide

2026 Paragould Fireworks Show Scheduled

The show is free and open to the public.

15 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Man Sentenced to 18 Years for Shooting Wife During Domestic Dispute

Leroy Starks, 66, pleaded guilty to first-degree battery - use of a firearm, a Class B felony. This follows a March guilty plea for possession of a firearm by certain persons within the same case.

Entertainment

11 hours ago in Entertainment

Jelly Roll files for divorce after 10-year marriage, citing irreconcilable differences

Country music star Jelly Roll has filed for divorce from his wife of 10 years, according to court filings. The complaint filed in Franklin, Tennessee, by the "Hard Fought Hallelujah" singer lists the reason for divorce as irreconcilable differences.

11 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Tom Holland appears to confirm he and Zendaya are married

Tom Holland has apparently confirmed that he and his longtime love Zendaya have already tied the knot. The actor may have ended months of speculation triggered by Zendaya's stylist Law Roach's claim in March that the couple had already held a wedding.

18 hours ago in Entertainment

Luke’s ‘Empire’ light saber, ‘Wizard of Oz’ witch hat and Lebowski rugs going up for auction

A light saber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" that is expected to sell for seven figures headlines an upcoming auction of valuables from movies, music and other corners of pop culture.

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