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Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce really getting married at Madison Square Garden? Frenzied speculation surrounding the superstar singer and football player's upcoming wedding has spiked over the past few days as reports swirl that the two are getting married the first week in July at one of New York's iconic landmarks.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

To someone who is getting sucked out to sea by a rip current, "Don't panic!" may be difficult to heed, even if that's exactly what you should do. But lifeguards say to not only relax but flip over and float out of the danger.

6 days ago in Sports, Trending

Giannis Antetokounmpo getting traded to Heat in blockbuster deal, AP source says

Giannis Antetokounmpo wants more championships. So do the Miami Heat. Their interests are officially aligned — and the Heat finally have another superstar.

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2 hours ago in Lifestyle

Scratching that bug bite might feel good at first but science explains why it’s a bad idea

You've likely heard it since childhood: Don't scratch that bug bite or rash, you'll make it worse. But why would something that feels so good be bad?

5 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

When a rip current sucks you out to sea, try not to panic

7 days ago in Lifestyle

$75 caviar-topped tots. A day’s pay worth of beer. Here’s the World Cup menu — and prices

World Cup tickets are expensive. Flights to North America are expensive. Hotel rooms in many places are expensive. Then there's the price of beer.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle

Why eat junk on a camping trip? Tips and recipes for nutritious food on the trail

Few things feel better than a long hike in the woods, exhausting yourself as you soak in the fresh air and tranquility. Then, back to camp, where you chip away at those health benefits with packaged hot dogs slapped into a white-bread bun with a slice of plasticky processed cheese food.

2 weeks ago in Lifestyle, Trending

The world wants more high-protein products, but there’s not enough whey to go around

Athletes and older adults have long used smoothies and shakes blended with whey protein concentrate – a powdered byproduct of cheese-making – to build or maintain muscle. More recently, food companies have sprinkled it into everything from breakfast cereals, Pop-Tarts and potato chips to bagels, tortillas and Starbucks drinks to meet growing consumer demand.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

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?

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

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.

3 weeks 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.

Entertainment

2 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending

Are Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce getting married at Madison Square Garden? What we know

3 days ago in Entertainment

Happy birthday, 2000 Year Old Man. Mel Brooks is turning 100

The 2000 Year Old Man is turning 100. Mel Brooks on Sunday will celebrate his centennial birthday. The comedian and filmmaker has been awaiting the milestone. Earlier this year, Judd Apatow titled his retrospective documentary on him: "Mel Brooks: The 99 Year Old Man!"

4 days ago in Entertainment

Charlie Brown’s longtime pen pal is finally revealed in new Apple TV ‘Peanuts’ movie

Charlie Brown began writing to a pen pal not long after the comic strip "Peanuts" debuted in newspapers back in 1950. No one has gotten a look at whoever was on the other end of his letters — until now.

Sports

2 hours ago in Sports

Play is underway in ideal conditions on the opening day of Wimbledon

Among the early matches on the opening day of the grass-court Grand Slam: Fourth-seeded Jessica Pegula beat Darja Vidmanova 7-5, 6-3; rising Spanish teenager Rafael Jodar, in his Wimbledon debut, beat Felix Gill 6-3, 6-3, 7-5; and French Open finalist Maja Chwalinska, who needed a wild-card entry, was beaten 2-6, 7-5, 6-2 by Mananchaya Sawangkaew.

2 days ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State Volleyball Unveils Schedule for 2026 Campaign

With a historic 2025 campaign in the rearview, Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig unveiled the 2026 schedule.

2 days ago in Business, Community, News, Sports

Jonesboro A&P Updates: Cashless Sportsplex, Naming Rights, and Tax Cash Flows

Panel of six officials seated behind a long curved wooden dais in a conference room, with screens displaying documents behind them.

The Jonesboro Advertising and Promotion (A&P) Commission on Thursday heard various updates regarding the upcoming Jonesboro sports complex, as well as updates on its cash position.

3 days ago in Sports

Last-place Mets fire manager Carlos Mendoza. Owner Steve Cohen says ‘fans deserve better’

From the front office to the field, just about everything has gone wrong for the New York Mets over the past year. And on Friday, manager Carlos Mendoza took the fall.

3 days ago in Sports, Trending

Serena Williams draws 20-year-old Maya Joint in first Wimbledon singles match in 4 years

Serena Williams will face an opponent less than half her age when she plays 20-year-old Maya Joint in the first round at Wimbledon for her first singles match in nearly four years.

4 days ago in Community, News, Sports

Final Beam Installed, New Name Revealed for Jonesboro Sports Complex

Two construction workers on a raised platform at a building site near an American flag under a blue sky.

The structure of Jonesboro's upcoming sports complex was completed Thursday in a topping out ceremony, and the facility's new name was revealed.

4 days ago in Sports

South Africa reaches World Cup knockout round for 1st time with 1-0 win over South Korea

South Africa advanced to the knockout phase of the World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 victory over South Korea on Wednesday night.

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8 minutes ago in Community, News, Pet Lovers Guide

Jonesboro Pets of the Week: Darryl & Toulouse

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Side-by-side photos of a lively brown dog running on dry grass and a black kitten lounging, suggesting two pets available for adoption.

This week’s featured pets are Darryl, an energetic and friendly hound, and Toulouse, an easygoing and playful cat.

3 hours ago in News

Car Hits Pole and Knocks Out Power for Craighead County Residents

Entergy reported a power outage Monday morning after a car hit a pole southeast of CR 638 in Craighead County.

6 hours ago in Agriculture, Business, Government & Politics, News

Internal Emails: Sanders Administration Knew Jonesboro Manufacturer Was Legal Before Public Accusation

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette: Records Show Sanders Administration Believed Jonesboro Company Complied with Law Before Bovernor's Video

Newspaper reports internal emails indicate officials concluded Risever Machinery was "in compliance" before Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders publicly criticized the company.

21 hours ago in Education, News

Thirty-Three A-State Faculty Members Receive ACUE Certification

ACUE is nationally recognized for its year-long professional development program, which provides educators with evidence-based teaching practices.

23 hours ago in Education, News

Five A-State Students Travel to Dominica in Inaugural Research Trip

Group of snorkelers floating in clear turquoise water near rocky shore as mountains loom in overcast sky behind them

The study abroad trip was the first of its kind for students in their study of environmental management.

1 day ago in Crime & Safety, News

UPDATE | Marked Tree Officer Killed in Patrol Vehicle Accident

Marked Tree Police Officer Trevor Howard Killed in Patrol Vehicle Accident

Driver fails to stop at a stop sign striking police cruiser; cruiser overturns; second officer injured

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