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1 week ago in Entertainment
‘Scary Movie’ tops box office, slaying ‘Masters of the Universe’ and adding to low-budget streak
The summer box office is booming — but not because of the usual suspects. After three weeks of indie horror dominance at the box office, the slasher spoof "Scary Movie" topped ticket sales with $55 million over the weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday, easily besting the far-from-mighty "Masters of the Universe."
1 week ago in Sports, Trending
Carolina trails Vegas in the Stanley Cup Final and has a big decision to make for Game 4
A sequence of events in a Stanley Cup Final that has gotten crazier by the minute has put the Carolina Hurricanes at a crossroads. They blew a two-goal lead and lost Game 1, erased a two-goal deficit and won Game 2, and rallied from down four goals in Game 3, only to lose in double overtime on a fluky bounce.
1 week ago in Sports
Spurs-Knicks Game 3 of the NBA Finals is a hot ticket with the potential for a wild scene
Knicks fever has set the stage for Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the San Antonio Spurs to be a must-see event — inside Madison Square Garden and out on the streets and in bars across New York City.
1 week ago in Entertainment, Trending
Tony winners thank voice teachers and babysitters as Broadway crowns ‘Schmigadoon!’
The most infectiously joyous of awards shows, the Tonys often feel like a summer camp reunion — make that a theater camp reunion — except with tuxedoes and gowns replacing the shorts and tees.
1 week ago in Lifestyle, Trending
How to stay safe while traveling during extreme heat
As travelers prepare to set off on summer trips, scorching temperatures lie in wait. Above-average temperatures could be on the books this summer, according to forecasters, and a developing El Nino event could spell out warmer weather later in the year or next summer.
1 week ago in World
A 7.8 magnitude quake in the Philippines kills at least 32, collapses buildings and sparks tsunami
An offshore magnitude 7.8 earthquake hit the southern Philippines on Monday, killing at least 32 people, injuring more than 200 others mostly in ruined buildings and sending a 1-meter (3-foot) tsunami into nearby coasts.
Jonesboro Police Officer Attacked by K9 Officer
Jonesboro police officer was attacked early Sunday by a K9 officer during an article search in a Jonesboro West End neighborhood.
A-State Football to Celebrate Trio of Historic Anniversaries During 2026 Season
The Arkansas State Athletics Department announced it will celebrate three anniversaries associated with its football program’s rich history at a pair of home games during the Red Wolves’ 2026 season.
Lakeport Plantation Museum to Host Mississippi River Symposium This Fall
“We hope anyone interested in the history of the region and in the Mississippi River will make plans to attend."
2 weeks ago in Sports
Hurricanes thriving in high-pressure playoff settings as Stanley Cup Final shifts West for Game 3
The Carolina Hurricanes have spent months regrouping quickly after losses and they have proven unshaken by the challenge of playing in hostile arenas or in next-goal-wins extra time.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Bears say they are moving forward with Northwest Indiana location for new stadium
The Chicago Bears are looking to build a stadium in Northwest Indiana after a proposal to provide financial incentives for the NFL team to build its new home in Illinois stalled in the state legislature.
Teenager Organizes Flag Day 5K to Benefit Local Disabled Veterans
The Bay Veterans Memorial will be covered in red, white, and blue later this month as the community gathers for the Flag Day 5K. Local teenager Aden Graham spearheaded the event to provide the community with a local way to support the DAV.
Suspects Fleeing with Children in Their Vehicles Face Serious Consequences, ASP Says
Arkansas State Police Col. Mike Hagar is calling on parents and caregivers to think first of the safety of the children in their care and pull over.
Westside Warms Up, Returns to Top Spot in Shooting Sports Final
It was very similar to the way things started two years ago, when Westside started cold but was a roaring furnace by the final in winning a state championship.
Jonesboro Road Blocked Due to Traffic Accident
A Jonesboro road is blocked due to an accident, per Jonesboro E911 Dispatch.
Another Location Being Considered for Second Jonesboro Police Station
City and police leadership are looking into a third contender for a building that would eventually serve as a second police station for the Jonesboro Police Department.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Fishermen prepared for the longest red snapper season in recent memory. A court order stopped it
Recreational fishermen are pitched against commercial fishermen and environmentalists in a legal dispute that has halted what was expected to be the longest snapper season in years, reflecting broader tensions over the Trump administration's efforts to loosen fishing rules and deregulate the seas.
2 weeks ago in National
Employers added 172,000 jobs last month as US job market shows resilience despite Iran war
The American job market continues to show surprising strength, shrugging off the high costs of the Iran war. Employers added 172,000 jobs in May – roughly double what forecasters had expected – and the unemployment rate remained at a low 4.3%.
A Strained Balancing Act: Inside Craighead County’s Modern Opioid Crisis
Addressing the crisis requires a balancing act between law enforcement, the judicial system, and a healthcare sector that is rewriting its relationship with pain management.
2 weeks ago in National
Homicide convictions reversed for Colorado paramedics who injected ketamine into Elijah McClain
A Colorado court reversed homicide convictions against two paramedics on Thursday in the death of Elijah McClain, a Black man who was pinned down by police and injected with a fatal dose of ketamine.
