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4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Caregivers need to take care of themselves, too

Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.

4 weeks ago in Sports

MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.

4 weeks ago in World

Canadian author Anne Carson wins literature Nobel for ‘bold and inventive’ works that blend genres

Canadian poet, essayist and translator Anne Carson won the Nobel Prize in literature Thursday for "bold and inventive" works that fuse the classical and the modern and blur the boundaries of poetry and prose.

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5th Annual Friendsgiving Set for Mid-November at Native Brew Works in Jonesboro

Diners can enjoy a night of fellowship, good food, and thanksgiving in November, all while supporting the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas.

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State Launches ‘MyArkansas’ App, Bringing 50+ Services to Residents’ Smartphones

Arkansans looking to renew their vehicle tags, buy a hunting license, or check the wait time at the local revenue office can now do it all from a single mobile app.

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Jonesboro Distribution of Infant Formula Scheduled for Oct. 9

The distribution is targeted toward households in Northeast Arkansas that are caring for infants and are struggling to afford or acquire formula for them.

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Def Leppard, Goo Goo Dolls, and The Struts Coming to North Little Rock in 2027

The local stop is part of an extensive 45-date run spanning major arenas and amphitheaters across the United States and Canada from March 2 through July 2.

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A-State ASBTDC to Offer Free ‘Building Your Business Plan’ Workshop in Paragould

The workshop is designed to provide aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners with practical tips and tools for developing a business plan and preparing to start or grow a business in Arkansas.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS

With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers' Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn't all that impressed with himself.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment

Mia Goth files for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the actors married

Mia Goth has filed for divorce from Shia LaBeouf nearly 10 years after the two actors were married. The petition filed Tuesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court says the 32-year-old Goth and the 40-year-old LaBeouf have been separated since July 2025.

4 weeks ago in National, Trending

Hurricane Isaias is expected to get stronger on its way to Florida, Alabama and Mississippi coasts

Isaias surged toward the U.S. Gulf Coast on Thursday as the first hurricane of the Atlantic season, prompting mandatory evacuations, school closures and local government shutdowns in parts of Florida.

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Red Wolves Unable to Match Dukes in 2-0 Loss to James Madison

Arkansas State (3-6-2, 1-4-0 SBC) soccer was unable to find the net against James Madison (6-5-1, 4-1-0 SBC) as the Dukes scored once in each half for the 2-0 final Wednesday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.

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Food Drive to Benefit Nettleton High School Backpack, Food Pantry Programs

A food drive benefiting the backpack and food pantry programs at Nettleton High School is set for this Saturday in Jonesboro.

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Do Hearing Aids Help with Tinnitus?

Tinnitus affects 10% of U.S. adults, and it can range from barely noticeable to extremely intrusive. Harvest Hearing offers tips on how you better manage the issue.

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Know Before You Go: A-State vs South Alabama

Here's what you need to know before Thursday night's game at Centennial Bank Stadium

4 weeks ago in National

Christa Pike is angry and confused after surviving execution attempt, attorney says

Christa Pike was "angry and confused" in the hours after regaining consciousness following Tennessee's failed execution attempt, first asking, "Where am I?" her lawyer said Wednesday.

4 weeks ago in Sports

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over ‘Juice’ celebration that NFL said imitated beer chug

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.

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City Accepting Donations for Jonesboro Animal Services in Honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month

In honor of Adopt a Shelter Dog Month, the City of Jonesboro is hosting a donation drive to supply Jonesboro Animal Services with needed items.

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Red Wolves Clinch Sun Belt West Division Title in Five-Set Thriller Versus Troy

Arkansas State volleyball (15-8, 11-1 SBC) withstood strong competition from Troy (13-8, 8-4 SBC) and clinched the Sun Belt West Division title in a 3-2 (25-18, 23-25, 25-18, 23-25, 15-9) thriller on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

2 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Extends Winning Streak With Four-Set Win Over Troy

As a team, A-State hit .309 in the match and tallied 57 kills alongside 54 assists, 59 digs and 11 total blocks.

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Valley View Wins Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Nettleton Takes 6-0 Victory on the Field

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