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Multiple fatalities in accident near Lake City
Four people were killed and at least ten others were injured
Affidavit: Loaded pistol, marijuana, THC wax seized in probation search of Jonesboro man’s home
A Jonesboro man on probation faces several felonies after agents conducted a search of his home.
Brookland woman given $150K bond following fentanyl trafficking arrest
District Judge Tommy Fowler found probable cause to charge 40-year-old Sherra Leanne Robinson with multiple felonies.
Kapales investigation “financial in nature;” Jonesboro to serve as trustee for City Stars
Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver made an announcement Friday that may connect a U.S. Justice Department investigation involving the city's parks and recreation director to the finances of a youth sports program.
16 hours ago in Sports
Jahmyr Gibbs rushes for 3 TDs and Lions get much-needed 44-30 win over Cowboys
Jahmyr Gibbs and a defense that suddenly generated pressure and turnovers helped the Detroit Lions stay in contention for a playoff berth. Gibbs ran for three touchdowns, including a 13-yarder with 2:19 left that sealed the Lions' much-needed 44-30 win over the Dallas Cowboys on Thursday night.
17 hours ago in Sports
LeBron James’ 1,297-game double-digit scoring streak ends but he gets winning assist vs. Raptors
For LeBron James, the win mattered more than the streak. James' NBA-record run of 1,297 consecutive regular-season games with at least 10 points ended Thursday night at Toronto, and he was the one who made the decision to have it end. Instead of trying to score to win the game — and extend his streak — he set up Rui Hachimura for the final shot.
17 hours ago in Sports
A supersized World Cup field begins taking shape at Friday’s draw
FIFA has invited more teams than ever for a World Cup priced largely for fans in the 1%. The process of figuring out which teams in the expanded 48-nation field will play where begins with Friday's draw at the Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts.
17 hours ago in Entertainment
Netflix to acquire Warner Bros. studio and streaming business for $72 billion
Netflix has struck a deal with Warner Bros. Discovery, the legacy Hollywood giant behind "Harry Potter" and "Friends," to buy its studio and streaming business for $72 billion.
17 hours ago in Sports
NFL mandates playing surfaces for all stadiums meet new standards by 2028 to enhance player safety
The playing surfaces at every NFL stadium will have to meet new enhanced standards set through lab and field testing by the start of the 2028 season.
17 hours ago in World
At least 4 countries pull out of 2026 Eurovision contest as Israel’s participation sows discord
Public broadcasters in Ireland, the Netherlands, Spain and Slovenia on Thursday pulled out of next year's Eurovision Song Contest after organizers decided to allow Israel to compete, putting political discord on center stage over a usually joyful celebration of music.
17 hours ago in National
Grand jury rejects new mortgage fraud indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James
The Justice Department failed Thursday to secure a new indictment against New York Attorney General Letitia James after a judge dismissed the previous mortgage fraud prosecution encouraged by President Donald Trump, according to people familiar with the matter.
Brenda’s Table to host 5th annual Community Holiday Meal in Jonesboro
Free and open to the public, the nonprofit hopes to give out 600 meals this year.
1 day ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Parents under pressure offer creative tips for moving Santa’s spy Elf on the Shelf
Elf on the Shelf, who turns 20 this year, has created lots of family memories, laughter and the occasional parental panic over where to move the elf next.
1 day ago in World
Decades-old palm trees in Rio de Janeiro flower for the first — and only — time
Towering talipot palms in a Rio de Janeiro park are flowering for the first and only time in their lives, decades after famed Brazilian landscape architect Roberto Burle Marx introduced them in the 1960s.
1 day ago in Sports
NBA fines Cavaliers $250,000 for resting All-Star Darius Garland in a nationally televised game
The NBA fined the Cleveland Cavaliers $250,000 on Thursday for violating the league's player participation policy by resting All-Star guard Darius Garland for a nationally televised game against the Toronto Raptors on Nov. 24.
Downtown Jonesboro roads to be closed for holiday events
Roads in downtown Jonesboro will be temporarily closed Friday and Saturday for Christmas events.
Bono woman arrested, accused of possessing CSAM
The Jonesboro Police Department on Thursday announced the arrest of a Bono woman accused of possessing child sexual abuse material.
Work continuing on upcoming Golden Chick restaurant in Jonesboro
The building is up and the gas pump canopy is in place.
UPDATE | Red Wolves to play in XBox Bowl
Arkansas State will play Missouri State Thursday, December 18
