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Taylor Swift became the youngest woman ever inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame Thursday night at age 36. "It was instinctual. No one taught me how to do it," she said of songwriting through a raspy voice she attributed to screaming along to the night's performances and Wednesday night's historic NBA game between the New York Knicks and the San Antonio Spurs.

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World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

Lifestyle

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The skills people still perform better than AI, according to workplace experts

Many workers fear machines will supplant them as adoption of artificial intelligence accelerates. But what if people have qualities both unmistakably human and essential to career success that AI could not easily replace them?

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Travel skin care 101: Simple tips to follow before, during and after a trip

Massage Envy reports that nearly 45% of Americans plan summer vacations in 2026 which impacts skin care routine, adding that simple tips can help maintain healthy skin before, during, and after travel.

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.

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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.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why your co-worker might be listening to music tuned to 432 hertz

Music recorded in 432 hertz (cycles per second) is taking off on social media platforms and music streaming services, where users can find an increasing number of tracks and playlists employing the alternate tuning, everything from meditation soundscapes to reggae songs recorded by Ziggy Marley.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Independent bookstores are multiplying, although many people still think they’re dying out

Allison Hill, CEO of the American Booksellers Association, is used to strangers expressing sympathy when they learn what she does for a living. "It's all so funny," she says. "When I tell them I run the trade association for independent stores, they'll say, 'It's just so sad that they're disappearing.'

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You should be dancing, yeah. Moving to music offers all kinds of benefits as you age

Moving to music is one of the best ways to stay healthy. Medical professionals say it doesn't matter if it's Western line dancing, ballroom steps, salsa, tap, Zumba at the gym, or with a group

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Plastic bags don’t go in the recycling bin. What should you do instead?

Soft, stretchy plastics can make up grocery bags, bubble wrap and more. They're impossible to avoid and harder still to properly dispose of. If thrown in the trash, they can take up to hundreds of years to degrade in landfills and release harmful microplastics into the environment.

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Taylor Swift becomes the youngest woman inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame at age 36

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‘Doctor Who’ future uncertain as BBC scraps Christmas special and showrunner exits

The galaxy-hopping hero of "Doctor Who" has survived many narrow escapes and reinventions over more than six decades. But is time finally up for the BBC science fiction series that has entertained generations of fans?

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Rob Reiner’s son Nick seeks money from trust parents left him for his defense in their killings

Rob Reiner's son Nick Reiner is seeking unpaid money from a trust his parents established for him, saying he needs it to help in his defense against charges that he killed them.

Sports

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The Knicks made a championship run that will be remembered in New York and in NBA history

By the time Jalen Brunson and the Knicks returned home, it was as easy to find something orange around New York as at Halloween. The city was caught up in this championship run for nearly two months and the party will last at least a few days more, with the Knicks' first parade through New York — they didn't have one in 1970 or '73 — scheduled for Thursday.

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A-State Athletics Unveils New Dustin White Tailgate City Branding and Exclusive Fan Options for 2026

While the area continues to be managed by the Red Wolves Foundation, the new branding represents a high priority on fan engagement.

3 days ago in News, Sports

A-State Unveils 2026 Football Game Themes and Promos

The 2026 Red Wolves football season is anchored by the launch of this year's official department-wide theme: "Our Pack. Our Den. Our Pride."

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Tarik Skubal, the Cleveland Browns and other athletes credit a tiny new scope for faster recoveries

Several top pro athletes and their surgeons say a modern version of an old tool is shaving weeks off the recovery time for certain injuries. And some top doctors think this is only the beginning.

3 days ago in Sports

Hurricanes’ top-line performers come through as Carolina moves within a win of claiming Stanley Cup

Carolina Hurricanes coach Rod Brind'Amour spent weeks answering the same question about needing more goal-scoring pop from top-line forwards Andrei Svechnikov and Sebastian Aho.

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World Cup begins with Mexico hosting South Africa in opening match

The largest World Cup in tournament history kicked off Thursday with co-host Mexico taking on South Africa in the opening match.

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L&M Stables to Host Three-Day Downunder Horsemanship Clinic and Inaugural Barn Dance

Man in a red shirt and cowboy hat walks a gray horse on a lunge line in a sandy arena.

Local equestrian enthusiasts and families seeking weekend entertainment will gather in Craighead County this Friday through Sunday as L&M Stables hosts a comprehensive three-day Downunder Horsemanship Fundamentals Clinic.

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Donations for Seniors Being Collected at Jonesboro Library

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Donations for seniors are being collected at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.

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Researcher to Speak to Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club

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A research agronomist will be speaking to the Jonesboro University Heights Lions Club at its upcoming Tuesday meeting.

4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Woman Killed in Rollover Crash on U.S. 63 in Sharp County

A Jonesboro woman lost her life Tuesday evening following a single-vehicle rollover accident in a rural area of Sharp County.

17 hours ago in Business, Community, Food, Giving Guide, News

The Jonesboro Right Now Father’s Day Gallery 2026, presented by Ron’s Catfish

One lucky entry to the Father's Day Gallery will receive a $100 gift card to Ron's Catfish!

23 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Athletics Unveils New Dustin White Tailgate City Branding and Exclusive Fan Options for 2026

While the area continues to be managed by the Red Wolves Foundation, the new branding represents a high priority on fan engagement.

1 day ago in News

NEWS FROM THE WEEK IN JONESBORO | June 14, 2026

A look at some of the local news stories from Jonesboro Right Now over the past week.

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