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2 weeks ago in Entertainment

Late-night host Stephen Colbert isn’t backing down from public dispute with CBS bosses

Stephen Colbert isn't backing down in an extraordinary public dispute with his bosses at CBS over what he can air on his late-night talk show.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer, billed as the first major museum show to feature McCartney and Wings.

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

In a golden masterclass, Norway’s Klaebo extends Winter Olympics medal record

Johannes Hoesflot Klaebo's golden run at Milan Cortina continued Wednesday as the Norwegian star secured his fifth gold at the Milan Cortina Olympics — and a record 10th overall — in the men's team sprint.

2 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending

US star Mikaela Shiffrin wins slalom to break 8-year Olympic drought

Mikaela Shiffrin's turbulent, 12-year Olympic journey came full circle Wednesday when she won the slalom by a massive 1.50 seconds to break her long medal drought at the Winter Games.

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UPDATE | NWS storm spotter training session scheduled in Jonesboro

"Storm spotters are the 'eyes on the ground' that provide us ground-truth," said NWS Memphis warning coordination meteorologist Todd Beal.

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Red Wolves drop midweek matchup at Ole Miss in walkoff

Arkansas State fell on the road at No. 16 Ole Miss in walk-off fashion Tuesday evening at Swayze Field.

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Jonesboro man held on $100,000 bond after assaulting victim, burglarizing apartment

Jaheim Kyjaun Hooks, 24, faces three felony charges after police say he assaulted a victim and burglarized their apartment.

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Jonesboro man faces felony charges, accused of strangling, threatening to kill victim

Dillion O'Brien Anderson, 30 is being held on a total of $125,000 in bonds.

3 weeks ago in Olympics, Sports

Defending champion Sweden out of Olympic medal contention in men’s curling after ‘horrible week’

Defending champion Sweden was eliminated from semifinal contention in the men's curling competition at the Winter Olympics with two matches to spare Tuesday after what skip Niklas Edin described as a "horrible week."

3 weeks ago in Entertainment

Madonna sends good luck message to American figure skater Amber Glenn at Olympics

Just before Glenn performed her short program at the Milan Cortina Olympics on Tuesday night, which is set to Madonna's song "Like a Prayer," she received a video from the "Queen of Pop" wishing her luck in the individual competition at the Winter Games.

3 weeks ago in Sports

Tiger Woods isn’t ruling out a return to the Masters. Ryder Cup captaincy also uncertain

Tiger Woods did not rule out a return to the Masters just under two months away, even as his immediate future appears to include just about everything but golf.

3 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Bruce Springsteen and E Street Band to launch ‘Land of Hope and Dreams’ US tour next month

The rock icon and the E Street Band announced Tuesday the launch of their "Land of Hope and Dreams" American tour starting March 31 in Minneapolis, kicking off a 20-date run that blends arena rock with a message centered on democracy, freedom and what Springsteen calls the defense of the American ideal.

3 weeks ago in National

Federal judge rules Kilmar Abrego Garcia can’t be re-detained by immigration authorities

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement cannot re-detain Kilmar Abrego Garcia because a 90-day detention period has expired and the government has no viable plan for deporting him, a federal judge ruled on Tuesday.

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Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program applications now available

The next application cycle for the Arkansas Commercial Truck Safety and Education Program will begin on Tuesday, Feb. 17.

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Craighead County farmer announced as 2025 Grow for the Green winner

Scott Flannigan, a Craighead County soybean producer, was announced a 2025 Grow for the Green Soybean Yield Challenge winner.

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Kiwanis Pancake Day scheduled for March 7 in Jonesboro

Kiwanis Pancake Day has long been a popular and successful civic club fundraiser in Northeast Arkansas. In 2025, the club sold more than 2,000 tickets.

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Gov. Sanders announces appointments, some from Craighead County

Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Tuesday several appointments to various government boards, with some appointees from Craighead County.

3 weeks ago in Trending, World

Lunar New Year prayers, robots and festivities usher in the Year of the Horse

Traditional prayers, fireworks and fairs marked the Lunar New Year on Tuesday — alongside 21st-century humanoid robots. The activities ushered in the Year of the Horse, one of 12 animals in the Chinese zodiac, succeeding the Year of the Snake.

3 weeks ago in Lifestyle

How the rich pass on their wealth. And how you can too

Death and taxes may be inevitable. A big bill for your heirs is not. The rich have made an art of avoiding taxes and making sure their wealth passes down effortlessly to the next generation. But the tricks they use – to expedite payouts to heirs and avoid handing money to the government – can also work for people with far more modest estates.

3 weeks ago in National

Shooting at Rhode Island youth hockey game leaves 3 dead, including shooter, and 3 more wounded

A shooting during a Rhode Island youth hockey game left three people dead, including the shooter, and three more hospitalized Monday night in critical condition, authorities said.

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4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

The Guess Who plan the band’s first official US tour in over two decades

Two principal songwriters of The Guess Who — the band that crafted the hit song "American Woman" — will tour America itself later this year for the first time in over two decades.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Eddie Vedder turns solo vulnerability into a powerful plea in Netflix’s ‘Matter of Time’

The first time Eddie Vedder toured without Pearl Jam, he made some glaring mistakes onstage and felt discouraged. A few shows later, he ran into Bruce Springsteen, who told him that performing solo is terrifying but that vulnerability can be a force to harness.

1 week ago in Entertainment, Music

Phil Collins, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira get Rock Hall nominations

Phil Collins, Mariah Carey, Lauryn Hill, INXS, Iron Maiden, Luther Vandross and Shakira are some the 2026 nominees for induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame, a wide net that includes rap, metal, R&B, hip-hop, Britpop, blues rock and pop.

2 weeks ago in Music

U2’s new music honors Renee Good and draws inspiration from world events

U2 is returning with its first collection of new songs in nearly a decade, opening with a tribute to Renee Good...

2 weeks ago in Music

A rare Paul McCartney and Wings trove heads to the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame this summer

A collection of Paul McCartney instruments, outfits, handwritten lyrics, unseen photos and tour memorabilia will be part of an exhibit at...