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3 weeks ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz seals year-ending No. 1 ranking with another win at the ATP Finals
Carlos Alcaraz secured the year-ending No. 1 ranking in men's tennis on Thursday by beating Lorenzo Musetti to sweep his group at the ATP Finals.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.
Jonesboro executives honored at Executive of the Year award ceremony
Business leaders in Jonesboro were recognized at the Arkansas Business Executive of Year event on Thursday.
A-State cross country to open postseason competition at NCAA South Regional Championships
Arkansas State cross country begins postseason competition on Friday, Nov. 14, at the NCAA South Central Regional Championships in Fayetteville.
DHS announces SNAP benefit funding to be reinstated
DHS advises SNAP beneficiaries will receive full benefit amounts for November late tonight into tomorrow.
City of Jonesboro to hold food drive face-off
For the next month, three Jonesboro city departments will engage in a friendly competition, all to make sure children are fed in the region.
Jonesboro Library to host fall break activities
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced a series of activities for kids and tweens over fall break.
ARDOT asks for public comment on proposed improvements in Brookland
ARDOT is conducting an in-person public involvement meeting to discuss proposed improvements to two intersections on Highway 49 in Brookland.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Cowboys’ hearts heavy after the death of Marshawn Kneeland, coach Brian Schottenheimer says
Dallas Cowboys coach Brian Schottenheimer said Wednesday that his heart and the hearts of his players are still heavy after the death of defensive end Marshawn Kneeland, and that they continue to share, laugh and cry after the loss of their teammate last week.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Nikola Jokic scores 55 points to match NBA season high, Nuggets beat Clippers for 6th straight win
Nikola Jokic had 55 points, tying the highest-scoring performance in the NBA this season, and 12 rebounds and the Denver Nuggets beat the short-handed Los Angeles Clippers 130-116 on Wednesday night for their sixth straight victory.
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should…
3 weeks ago in Entertainment
Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit
When Sofia Coppola was 20 years old and figuring out who she wanted to be in the world, Angelica Huston offered some advice: "Not everyone's going to love you. Don't waste your time on the people who don't," Coppola recalled Wednesday night in New York at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, where she was being honored for her films.
3 weeks ago in National
Starbucks workers kick off 65-store US strike on company’s busy Red Cup Day
More than 1,000 unionized Starbucks workers plan to strike at 65 U.S. stores Thursday to protest a lack of progress in labor negotiations with the company.
3 weeks ago in National, Trending
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
3 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.
Arkansas State Baseball Signs Three Recruits to 2026 Signing Class
Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced the signing of three players for the 2027 season.
NEAt Little Merry Market to raise funds for TAPS
The NEAt Crafting Guild is hosting the first ever NEAt Little Merry Market, benefiting The Arkansas Pet Savers (TAPS).
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority cluster retreat meets this weekend at Red Wolf Convention Center
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. will be hosting its Arkansas Cluster Service project on Friday, benefiting the Hope House/SURE Foundation in Jonesboro.
A-State baseball’s Chase Richter to return for 2025-26 season
Arkansas State head baseball coach Mike Silva announced the return of left-handed pitcher Chase Richter for the 2025-26 season.
3 weeks ago in Sports
Jameis Winston to start at QB for the Giants in interim coach Mike Kafka’s first big decision
Jameis Winston walked off the field Wednesday following his first practice as the New York Giants' starting quarterback, including some extra work after it was over, and flashed a big smile across his face.
