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2 weeks ago in Sports
Rookie Trey Yesasave to start World Series opener for Blue Jays, just his 7th big league game
Rookie Trey Yesasave will start Friday night's World Series opener for the Toronto Blue Jays against the defending champion Los Angeles Dodgers and Blake Snell, giving the 22-year-old more postseason starts than career regular-season outings.
DHS warning of possible delay, disruption in SNAP benefits if shutdown continues
Arkansans enrolled in SNAP should prepare for a possible delay or disruption in their November benefits if the federal government shutdown continues, the Arkansas Department of Human Services said.
Jonesboro man facing multiple charges following apartment complex shooting
A Jonesboro man faces multiple charges after police linked him to a shooting earlier this month that court documents say escalated from an attempt to intimidate a witness.
New development coming to downtown Jonesboro
A new outdoor recreation space is coming to downtown Jonesboro, developers Ted and Amanda Herget with Math Investments announced Thursday.
A-State men’s basketball announces upcoming Thanksgiving Clinic
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced details for the Thanksgiving Clinic on Thursday, with the event set to take place on Nov. 25 inside First National Bank Arena.
2 weeks ago in National
Health care compromise appears far off as the government shutdown stalemate persists
The government shutdown has reopened debate on what has been a central issue for both major political parties in the last 15 years: the future of health coverage under the Affordable Care Act.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Taylor Swift, LL Cool J, Kenny Loggins and David Byrne are among Songwriters Hall of Fame nominees
Taylor Swift, Kenny Loggins, LL Cool J, Pink, Sarah McLachlan and Talking Heads' David Byrne are among the impressive list of nominees for the 2026 Songwriters Hall of Fame class, an eclectic mix of pop, hip-hop, folk and rock innovators.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
A new Harry Potter, Hermione Granger and Ron Weasley want to tell you a story
The legacy of Harry Potter might have been clouded by headlines surrounding Rowling's comments on gender and opposition to trans rights, but it hasn't stopped production on new projects set in the wizarding universe.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Miami Heat’s Rozier, Trail Blazers’ Billups arrested in federal gambling probe, sources say
Miami Heat guard Terry Rozier and Portland Trail Blazers head coach Chauncey Billups have been arrested in connection with a federal investigation into sports betting, people familiar with the matter told The Associated Press on Thursday.
KASU to launch art exhibit on Civil Rights Trail sites, host art talk
KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, is presenting “We Shall Overcome,” a photo exhibit honoring the history of Civil Rights Trail sites through the lens of renowned photographer Art Meripol.
A-State unveils 2025 Homecoming Court
Arkansas State University has announced its 2025 Homecoming Court.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
During cold and flu season, the youngest kids really are the germiest
Forget colorful leaves. Any caregiver knows that the real signs of fall are kids with coughs, sneezes and sniffles.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show is not being reconsidered, NFL commissioner says
The NFL is not considering dropping Bad Bunny as its Super Bowl halftime headline performer, Commissioner Roger Goodell said Wednesday, reaffirming a decision to put the Grammy-winning Puerto Rican artist on the league's biggest stage that led to criticism from U.S. President Donald Trump and some of his supporters.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Bon Jovi is hitting the road. Band announces first tour since Jon Bon Jovi’s vocal cord surgery
Decades into his career and the unthinkable happened. It was 2022, and Jon Bon Jovi began struggling through his songs. He saw a doctor who said one of his vocal cords was atrophying. He needed major surgery.
2 weeks ago in Olympics, World
Milan-Cortina 2026 unveils official posters for Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games
The Milan-Cortina 2026 Olympic organizing committee on Wednesday unveiled two official posters for the Winter Olympic and Paralympic Games — bold graphic depictions that officials said were meant to represent "the character of the destinations."
Proposed Nettleton Public Schools millage increase discussed at special meeting
Community members and school officials met on Tuesday to discuss the proposed millage increase for Nettleton Public Schools.
$500K bond given to Jonesboro man accused of raping own children multiple times
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $500,000 cash/surety bond after police said he raped his own children on multiple occasions.
Fourth arrest made in connection to downtown Jonesboro fight
A fourth person has been arrested in connection with a fight in downtown Jonesboro earlier this month.
Lit’l Bita Christmas scheduled for second weekend in November
Get ready for some holiday shopping at the 39th annual Lit'l Bita Christmas, hosted by the Arkansas State University Red Wolves Foundation, and scheduled for the second weekend in November.
2 weeks ago in National
Trump pick to lead federal watchdog agency withdraws after offensive text messages were revealed
President Donald Trump 's pick to lead a federal watchdog agency withdrew from consideration Tuesday evening, after his offensive text messages were made public and GOP senators revolted.
