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Brighter Together: Jonesboro Welcomes Back the Annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run
The annual Color Me D.A.R.E. Fun Run returns for its 10th year on Saturday, April 25, offering a free morning of music, physical activity, and community connection.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Gene Simmons of Kiss visits Detroit Rock City to open new restaurant location
Gene Simmons visited Detroit Rock City on Thursday to celebrate the grand opening of a restaurant co-founded by him and his Kiss bandmate, Paul Stanley.
2 weeks ago in National
Soaring gas prices leads to biggest monthly inflation spike in four years in March
The largest monthly jump in gas prices in six decades caused a sharp spike in inflation in March, creating major challenges for the inflation-fighters at the Federal Reserve and heightening the political challenges of rising costs for the White House.
2 weeks ago in Sports
Pittsburgh Penguins clinch a playoff spot, ending their 3-year drought
For the first time in four years, it will soon be a great day for playoff hockey in Pittsburgh. The Penguins clinched a playoff spot Thursday night by beating New Jersey, ending their postseason drought that lasted three seasons.
2 weeks ago in Sports
McIlroy atop Masters leaderboard again, while DeChambeau and Rahm will have to fight to make the cut
Defending champion Rory McIlroy picked up where he left off a year ago. For a couple other big names at the Masters, just making the cut is no guarantee.
Greene County Jury Finds Haney Guilty of Two Counts of Rape
A Greene County jury found Jamie Haney, 47, guilty of two counts of rape and sentenced him to a total of 60 years in prison, according to a press release from Prosecuting Attorney Sonia Hagood's office.
Bill and Alice Nix Spring Farm Day is Saturday
Attendees can enjoy family-friendly activities, including games, food, music and live demonstrations.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment
Pink to host the 2026 Tony Awards on June 7 at Radio City Music Hall
The Tony Awards have turned to a singer with a reputation for a high-energy, physical live show to be the next telecast host — Pink. The three-time Grammy Award winner will make her debut as MC for the awards on June 7 at its familiar home of Radio City Music Hall.
2 weeks ago in Sports
76ers say Joel Embiid will have surgery for appendicitis with no timeline for his return
Joel Embiid was diagnosed with appendicitis and will undergo surgery on Thursday in Houston, the Philadelphia 76ers announced. The 76ers are scheduled to play at the Rockets on Thursday night.
April Events Scheduled at the Jonesboro Library
Events for everyone, from tweens to adults, are scheduled at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library.
Daughters Bring Back Bowling Tournament to Honor Westside Teacher, Benefit Scholarship
The Jonesboro community is invited to hit the lanes at Hijinx next month for a cause that strikes close to home for one family.
A-State Leads Sun Belt’s Vic Bubas Cup Standings Through Winter Season
Arkansas State sits atop the standings after piling up 75.0 points through 10 sports scored.
Winner of Jonesboro Right Now’s Second Birthday Celebration Giveaway Announced
The winner for Jonesboro Right Now's second birthday, $1,000 giveaway has been named!
Cashless Option To Begin To Be Implemented at Jonesboro City Parks
A cashless pay option will soon start to be implemented at various parks operated by the city's Parks and Recreation Department.
Christopher Teuton is Keynoter for 31st Annual Delta Symposium at A-State
He will make two presentations during this conference.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Thousands of fans gather as BTS launches world tour in South Korea
A huge crowd of BTS fans packed into a stadium near Seoul on Thursday to see the K-pop supergroup kick off their long-awaited world tour.
2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music
Megan Moroney, Miranda Lambert and Ella Langley lead 2026 ACM Awards nominations dominated by women
Megan Moroney leads the 2026 Academy of Country Music Awards with nine nominations. That includes a first-time nomination for the top prize of the night, entertainer of the year, as well as director and artist-songwriter of the year. She's also received her third consecutive nominations for female artist and visual media of the year.
2 weeks ago in Lifestyle
Travelers face higher costs and fewer flight options as jet fuel prices swing
A new reality is setting in for travelers worldwide: rising fees, fewer flight options and difficult decisions about whether a trip is worth the cost.
2 weeks ago in Sports, Trending
A wild hook and a big leg kick as Jack Nicklaus, Gary Player and Tom Watson open the Masters
The Masters got started beneath whispy white clouds and a bright blue spring sky Thursday when Gary Player, Jack Nicklaus and Tom Watson once again struck the ceremonial tee shots down the first fairway at Augusta National.
A-State Students Receive SURF, Internal Awards to Continue Research
The focus of SURF is to continue the development of undergraduate academic research efforts at Arkansas’s higher education institutions.
