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5 days ago in Sports
WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined
The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.
5 days ago in National
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.
Jonesboro native reflects on time as Capitol Hill staffer during 9/11 attacks
On the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks, a Jonesboro native who worked at the nation’s capital sat down to reflect on her time in the wake of and aftermath of the tragedy.
Jury convicts Jonesboro man of sexually assaulting assisted living facility resident
A Craighead County jury found a Jonesboro man guilty of sexual assault in the second degree, Second Judicial Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood announced Thursday.
ASU System reports preliminary fall total enrollment growth of 7.6%
Arkansas State University System institutions reported strong 11th-day preliminary fall total enrollment growth of 7.6% with multiple record-setting performances
NEA 5K Rescue Run scheduled in Jonesboro
The Purple Ribbon Project will be hosting the 2025 Northeast Arkansas Rescue 5K Rescue Run, benefiting multiple animal rescues, in early October at Craighead Forest Park.
A-State names Nick Carroll Senior Associate AD for Compliance
Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Pezman announced Thursday that Nick Carroll has been named the Red Wolves’ Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.
NEA Baptist honors first responders with free breakfast
First responders gathered in honor and remembrance of 9/11 Thursday morning during the 10th annual NEA Baptist First Responders Breakfast.
Jonesboro Police Department investigating shooting incident
The Jonesboro Police Department is working a shooting incident that occurred this morning.
6 days ago in Sports
Paul Skenes tops 200 strikeouts as Pirates manage his workload
After surpassing 200 strikeouts for the first time in his career, Pirates ace Paul Skenes admitted it was good to get a breather. The NL Cy Young front-runner reached 203, fanning eight Orioles batters in Pittsburgh's 2-1, 10-inning loss to Baltimore on Wednesday night.
6 days ago in World
Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year
Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.
6 days ago in National
Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive
Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.
Downtown Jonesboro road to be closed Friday for Downtown Block Party
A temporary road closure will be in effect on Friday for the Downtown Block Party.
6 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
6 days ago in National
US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped
Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.
6 days ago in National
West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings
West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.
6 days ago in National, Trending
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.
6 days ago in Sports
NBA will not rush judgment in Kawhi Leonard investigation, Commissioner Adam Silver says
The NBA will not rush to any judgment in its probe of whether a business relationship between Kawhi Leonard and a California company was legitimate or merely a way for the Los Angeles Clippers to circumvent salary cap rules, Commissioner Adam Silver said Wednesday.
6 days ago in Sports
NCAA bans 3 college basketball players for betting on their own games at Fresno St, San Jose St
The NCAA banned three men's college basketball players for sports betting on Wednesday, saying they had bet on their own games at Fresno State and San Jose State and were able to share thousands of dollars in payouts.
