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4 weeks ago in Sports

Alex Ovechkin is ready for his 21st season in Washington and his first after turning 40

When Alex Ovechkin was asked what he is most looking forward to on opening night this season, his answer was a subtle reminder that the 40-year-old version of the star forward is different than the player who entered the NHL two decades ago.

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Downtown Jonesboro roads to be closed Wednesday

Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be closed on Wednesday for the Jonesboro High School homecoming parade.

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ASP: 3 dead in Cross County plane crash, 2 from Jonesboro

Arkansas State Police confirmed that three people, two of whom were from Jonesboro, died in a plane crash in Cross County on Monday.

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A-State launches Trailblazer Scholarship for high-achieving incoming freshmen

A new scholarship is enabling students to attend Arkansas State University tuition-free, eliminating financial barriers.

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Craighead County road to temporarily close Wednesday

A Craighead County road will be closed Wednesday for road work.

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Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation seeking parade participants

The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation is looking for participants for its 2025 Veterans Parade.

4 weeks ago in National

Attorney General Bondi faces Senate questions over political pressure on Justice Department

Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing lawmakers at a congressional hearing Tuesday amid growing questions about political influence over a Justice Department that has already criminally charged one of President Donald Trump's longtime foes and is facing intense White House pressure to prosecute others.

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Mutual Aid Fair coming to downtown Jonesboro

A few community members will come together this weekend to bring a Mutual Aid Fair to downtown Jonesboro.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Taylor Swift’s ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ breaks record, sells 2.7 million copies in U.S. on first day

It's the life of a saleswoman. Taylor Swift's 12th studio album, "The Life of a Showgirl," sold 2.7 million copies in traditional album sales — which include physical and digital formats — in its first day in the U.S. That's according to Luminate, an industry data and analytics company.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Mistake-prone Chiefs blame themselves for crushing loss at Jaguars

Patrick Mahomes had an interception returned 99 yards for a touchdown and the Chiefs were flagged 13 times for 109 yards in a 31-28 loss to the Jaguars. Four of those penalties came in the final 1:45. The mounting mistakes proved to be the difference in a back-and-forth game, the fifth one of the NFL's Week 5 decided in the final 30 seconds.

4 weeks ago in World

Nobel Prize in Physics goes to 3 scientists whose work advanced quantum technology

John Clarke, Michel H. Devoret and John M. Martinis won the Nobel Prize in Physics on Tuesday for research on the weird world of sub-atomic quantum tunneling that advances the power of everyday digital communications and computing.

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Rees Law Firm breaks down steps in family law services

At Rees Law Firm, we provide services in criminal law, family law and personal injury. We're breaking down the steps involved in some of our family law services.

4 weeks ago in Sports

Yankees would accomplish a rare feat if they come back down 0-2 in best-of-5 series vs. Blue Jays

The Bellinger babies are among the few Yankees fans not stressed about New York's 0-2 deficit to Toronto in their AL Division Series. Caiden is 3 years old and sister Cy is 2.

4 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Cold-water immersion may offer health benefits — and also presents risks

Claims about the benefits of cold-water immersion date back centuries. Thomas Jefferson, the principal author of the Declaration of Independence and the third American president, wrote toward the end of his life about using a cold foot bath daily for 60 years. He also owned a book published in 1706 on the history of cold-water bathing.

4 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Rush announce reunion tour five years after the death of drummer Neil Peart

Five years after their influential drummer and lyricist Neil Peart died of glioblastoma, the Canadian band Rush have announced a reunion tour.

4 weeks ago in World

Greta Thunberg is among flotilla activists deported from Israel. Others remain in prison

Israeli authorities said Monday they deported to Greece and Slovakia another 171 people detained for taking part in a Gaza-bound aid flotilla, including prominent Swedish activist Greta Thunberg.

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Affidavit: Man put gun to wife’s head, fired shot during assault in Jonesboro

A California man is being held in the Craighead County Detention Center on a $500,000 cash-only bond after police said he slammed his wife’s head into the ground and fired a handgun while she pushed it away from her.

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Students take part in inaugural Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy

Eight Arkansas State University students are participating in the inaugural Arkansas Collegiate Civic Leadership Academy hosted by the Winthrop Rockefeller Institute.

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Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas to host 15th annual Souper Sunday

Habitat for Humanity of Northeast Arkansas announced its 15th Annual Souper Sunday will be happening in November.

4 weeks ago in World

The Nobel Prize in medicine goes to 3 scientists for work on the human immune system

Mary E. Brunkow, Fred Ramsdell and Dr. Shimon Sakaguchi won the Nobel Prize in medicine Monday for their discoveries concerning peripheral immune tolerance.

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Brissett fills in for Murray again as Cardinals end 5-game skid with 27-17 victory over Cowboys

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Jacoby Brissett had a stock answer ready for the question of whether the Arizona quarterback has done enough to be the replacement, not just the fill-in, for Kyler Murray.

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Fashion trailblazers A$AP Rocky and Rihanna now have matching CFDA fashion icon awards

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Fashion powerhouse couple A$AP Rocky and Rihanna have another fashion icon award to take home after Rocky was awarded the Council of Fashion Designers of America prize on Monday.

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Japanese game maker Nintendo reports zooming sales and profit on its hit Switch 2 machine

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Japanese video-game maker Nintendo's net profit jumped 85% in April-September from the year before, as its sales more than doubled following the launch of its hit Switch 2 console in June, the company said Tuesday.