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21 hours ago in National, Trending

Storms cancel more US flights as TSA remains under pressure from partial government shutdown

Thousands of flights across the U.S. were canceled or delayed Monday as powerful storms swept across the eastern half of the country and a partial government shutdown affecting airport security screeners dragged into a second month.

22 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Trending

Ryan Coogler aware of potential Oscar history ahead but focused on ‘Sinners’ team before ceremony

Ryan Coogler understands what Sunday night could mean for Oscar history. He's just not dwelling on it. Instead, the Oscar-nominated filmmaker is looking forward to spending one more night with his "Sinners" collaborators who helped bring the film to life.

4 days ago in National, Trending

US forecasts blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome and atmospheric river all at once

Days of downpours have begun in Hawaii. The Southwest will soon bake with day after day of record 100-degree-plus (38 Celsius-plus) heat. Two storms will dump snow by the foot over northern Great Lakes states. And the dreaded polar vortex will again invade the Midwest and East with soul-crushing Arctic chill. This forecast of extremes comes as weather whiplash has already hit much of the East.

Lifestyle

22 hours ago in Lifestyle

When gas prices go up, changing the way you drive can stretch your fuel just a bit farther

When gas prices spike, filling up gets more painful. But consumers can do something to stretch their fuel just a little farther: Change the way they drive.

6 days ago in Lifestyle

Do you really need a water filter? Here’s what experts say

U.S. tap water is generally safe and high quality. But that doesn't mean every glass tastes the same, or that every building's plumbing delivers identical water to the faucet.

1 week ago in Lifestyle

Challenging your brain helps keep it healthy. Here’s how to do it

One recent study linked a lower risk of Alzheimer's disease and cognitive decline to lifelong learning, meaning intellectually stimulating experiences — reading and writing, learning another language, playing chess, solving puzzles, going to museums — from childhood into retirement.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking

Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers

Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics

An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Starter home hotspots: These metros are best for first-time buyers

moveBuddha highlights top starter home cities for first-time buyers, with Oklahoma City leading in affordability, availability, and livability.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Are expensive shampoos worth it? Here’s what the experts have to say

Ornate packaging paired with enticing advertisements that claim expensive shampoos are elixirs to all hair woes can leave one wondering: Are the higher prices really worth it? Should I abandon my $8 drugstore mainstay for a $42 premium brand?

Entertainment

21 hours ago in Entertainment

Burgers, cocktails, sparkly new duds: Oscar winners, losers and guests hit the after-parties

For most people across the globe, Oscar night ends with the bestowing of that final golden statuette. Not for Oscar winners and guests, of course. Their night is just beginning.

22 hours ago in Entertainment

Stars deliver modern and colorful looks on Oscars red carpet

Pops of color dominated the Oscars red carpet as stars like Renate Reinsve to Chase Infiniti stunned in colorful gowns that put a modern twist on traditional Oscars red carpet glamour.

1 day ago in Entertainment

‘One Battle After Another’ triumphs at 98th Academy Awards in coronation for Paul Thomas Anderson

Paul Thomas Anderson, left center, Sara Murphy, right center, and the team from "One Battle After Another" accept the award for best picture during the Oscars on Sunday, March 15, 2026, at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Sports

4 hours ago in Community, Government & Politics, Health & Wellness, News, Sports

Brandon Shrader named general manager of The Ridge Athletics Center

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Previous Arkansas public service and parks leader to helm Jonesboro’s new 203,000-square-foot facility for sports, events, and aquatics

21 hours ago in Sports

Dominican WBC loss ends on called strike that appeared low, a week before robot umps arrive in MLB

Geraldo Perdomo watched Mason Miller's full-count slider appear to drop just under the strike zone and took a step toward his team's dugout on the third-base side, thinking he walked to put runners at the corners. Then plate umpire Cory Blaser emphatically signaled strike three, stranding the potential tying run at third base and giving the United States a 2-1 win Sunday night that advanced the Americans to the World Baseball Classic championship game against Venezuela or Italy.

22 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Duke heads into March Madness ranked No. 1 in AP Top 25, Purdue, St. John’s back in top 10

Duke is the No. 1 seed in the NCAA Tournament and No. 1 in the final AP Top 25 of the regular season. The Blue Devils received 50 first-place votes from a 57-person media panel in The Associated Press men's basketball poll released Monday, a day after they were named the top overall seed in the NCAA Tournament.

1 day ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State earns ninth WNIT Berth in program history

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The Arkansas State women’s basketball team has been selected to the 2026 Women's National Invitation Tournament (WNIT) as an at-large selection.

2 days ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State Takes Conference-Opening Series vs No. 7 Southern Miss

Arkansas State Takes Conference-Opening Series vs No. 7 Southern Miss

The third win against a top 10 team this year, it is the most in a season in program history

2 days ago in News, Sports

Red Wolves Drop Saturday Game Against No. 7 Southern Miss

Red Wolves Drop Saturday Against No. 7 Southern Miss, 7-1

Arkansas State reset the attendance record for the third time this season with 1,972 fans in attendance

3 days ago in News, Sports

A-State takes first game in Southern Miss series

Arkansas State Downs No.7 Southern Miss in 8-5 Win to Open Conference Play

The win over a top-10 team in front of a record crowd of 1,748

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41 minutes ago in Community, Food, News

Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas to host USDA food distributions in Craighead County in April

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The distributions are set for April 1 in Jonesboro and Caraway.

2 hours ago in News, Weather Updates

Craighead Electric Cooperative continuing to work to restore power across service area

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Crews with the Craighead Electric Cooperative were continuing to work to restore power to service members across its service area Tuesday morning.

4 hours ago in Community, Government & Politics, Health & Wellness, News, Sports

Brandon Shrader named general manager of The Ridge Athletics Center

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Previous Arkansas public service and parks leader to helm Jonesboro’s new 203,000-square-foot facility for sports, events, and aquatics

22 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Man arrested for violent assault in Jonesboro after girlfriend escaped vehicle by asking to use restroom

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Court documents state a woman managed to escape a violent assault that occurred in Jonesboro by asking to use a restroom, leading to the arrest of a man on felony domestic battery and terroristic threatening charges.

23 hours ago in Community, Giving Guide, Newcomers Guide, News, Pet Lovers Guide

Pets of the Week // March 16

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