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1 day ago in Sports
Aaron Judge and a loaded US roster hope to dethrone Ohtani’s Japan at the World Baseball Classic
Aaron Judge is trading pinstripes for a plain jersey with red, white and blue letters. "Getting the chance to wear that across my chest is going to be pretty powerful," the U.S. and New York Yankees captain said of the World Baseball Classic. "I think a lot of people have a lot of pride for their country."
1 day ago in Lifestyle
What to say if you’re in recovery and your workplace encourages social drinking
Picture this: It's lunchtime in the 1960s, and you're out with co-workers enjoying not one, not two, but three cocktails with your meal. While the three-martini lunch seems improbable today, workplaces still can be boozy places. After-work happy hours, corporate parties and client meetings at fancy bars are still expected in many areas of American corporate culture.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Brady Bunch’ house, used in exterior shots for the popular sitcom, gets LA landmark status
The LA city council voted unanimously on Wednesday to designate the the so-called " Brady Bunch " house in the San Fernando Valley as a historic-cultural monument. The vote grants landmark protections to the house on Dilling Avenue that was used for exterior shots of the TV sitcom that ran from 1969 to 1974.
1 day ago in National
What to know about the investigation into Catholic priests in Rhode Island and sexual abuse charges
A new investigation into the Catholic Diocese of Providence, Rhode Island, shows that an estimated 75 priests abused more than 300 children since 1950, with the state's top law enforcement chief warning Wednesday that the scope of the abuse is likely much bigger.
HPMEC honors history of quilts and Pfeiffer family with annual quilt show
To pay homage to the history of the importance of quilts in the community, HPMEC will host its second annual quilt show this month, through March 31.
1 day ago in World
Azerbaijan accuses neighbor Iran of a drone attack and vows to retaliate
Azerbaijan on Thursday accused Iran of a drone attack on its territory that injured four civilians, and it vowed to retaliate in a sign that the war in the Middle East was spreading.
Fentanyl, meth recovered during Jonesboro hotel arrest; three arrests made
A search for two people with active warrants at a Jonesboro hotel on Monday resulted in the seizure of fentanyl and meth, leading to multiple arrests.
Red Wolves secure two-game series at Louisiana Tech with 8-2 win
The Red Wolves scored first, taking advantage on the basepath in the second inning.
Level 3 sex offender accused of living less than 100 feet from Jonesboro park, given $500K bond
A high-risk sex offender was arrested after police said he failed to report an address change and moved just steps away from two public parks in Jonesboro.
Trio arrested following fight and gunfire at Jonesboro business
Court documents stated that a fight at a Jonesboro business escalated into a chaotic scene involving multiple weapons, including a shotgun.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
Apple’s ‘big week’ launches a pair of $599 devices aimed at budget buyers
Apple CEO Tim Cook promised a "big week" of product announcements has seen the introduction of a new budget-friendly iPhone trim, an entry-level MacBook tier, updated iPad Air models, refreshed monitors and higher-end chipsets. All of which was on display at hands-on media events held Wednesday in New York, London and Shanghai.
2 days ago in Entertainment
The director and ‘The Bride!’ Maggie Gyllenhaal and Jessie Buckley dare you to meet your monster
Maggie Gyllenhaal had earned a little currency as a filmmaker and wanted to make something big. Something epic. Something honest. Something that wouldn't just hit a vein, as she'd done with her first film, an adaptation of Elena Ferrante's "The Lost Daughter," but burst it wide-open.
UPDATE | Pedestrian struck on Main and Washington
A pedestrian was struck on Main and Washington Wednesday afternoon.
Jonesboro mayor unveils rebranding of city’s public transportation system
"GOJO isn't just a name change, it's reimagining what public transit means for Jonesboro," Copenhaver said.
2026 Jonesboro State of the City Address highlights growth, investment, connectivity, and planning
During his sixth State of the City address, Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver outlined progress across infrastructure, public safety, connectivity, and long-term planning.
Engskov makes Brooks Wallace Award watch list
The College Baseball Foundation announced Wednesday morning that senior shortstop Patrick Engskov has been named to the Brooks Wallace Award Watch List.
Baptist Memorial and AMMC finalize merger and appoint new CEO to lead hospital
The merger between Memphis-Based Baptist Memorial Healthcare and Arkansas Methodist Medical Center of Paragould has been completed.
2 days ago in Lifestyle
The weight loss boom is reshaping American aesthetics
An estimated 63% of weight loss drug patients now seeking facial treatments have never set foot in a cosmetic clinic before. Thirty-one million Americans are now taking GLP-1 weight loss medications, according to KFF polling data from November 2025.
March events at FOA Stage, Too in downtown Jonesboro
The Foundation of Arts (FOA) has announced free events throughout the month of March at their Stage, Too venue in downtown Jonesboro.
A-State’s Ashford earns first career win in 10-2 win over Louisiana Tech
The Red Wolves defeated the Bulldogs Tuesday night at J.C. Love Field at Pat Patterson Park.
