Lifestyle

1 day ago

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.

2 days ago

Don’t forget pets when preparing for winter’s cold. Here’s what experts recommend

As wintry weather settles in, it brings risks for pets as well as people. Pet owners can take steps to keep their animals warm and safe, including learning about the dangers of extreme temperatures, buying weather-resistant accessories, and stocking up on extra supplies in case of power outages or storms.

3 days ago

Caleigh Parker honored with Christmas lights and cash

Caleigh was being honored as the winner of the 7th annual Light Up Their Hearts

5 days ago

Can your dog eat Christmas dinner? The holiday foods pets can and can’t have

Spot & Tango reports on safe holiday foods for dogs, warning against harmful items and how to include pets in festive celebrations responsibly.

5 days ago

Pets of the Week – Dec. 1

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present "Pets of the Week". We will feature a handful of animals each week.

5 days ago

Why Cyber Monday could break spending records despite economic uncertainty

Deals promoted as some of the best of the holiday season are expected to keep people across the United States glued to their computers and smartphones as the post-Thanksgiving shopping marathon wraps up on Cyber Monday.

6 days ago

Maximize Cyber Monday

Tips to streamline shopping on Cyber Monday.

6 days ago

Arkansas State University unites for Giving Tuesday on Dec. 2

The school is uniting for a campus-wide day to support students and uplift key university initiatives.

1 week ago

Pet-friendly holiday decorating

Tips to ensure a pet-friendly season with lots of holiday decor.

1 week ago

Jonesboro businesses preparing for Small Business Saturday

The nationwide annual Small Business Saturday encourages patrons to shop small this holiday season.

1 week ago

Jonesboro comes together for 2025 Community Thanksgiving Meal

Volunteers began arriving early, around 9:30 a.m., ready to serve meals onsite and load delivery boxes for those unable to travel

1 week ago

Mastering Black Friday shopping

The following tips can help shoppers navigate Black Friday.

1 week ago

A-State’s Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club Hosts Food Drive for Pets

The food drive will benefit the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.

1 week ago

What’s open on Thanksgiving? Not much, as many stores rest — or prepare — ahead of Black Friday

With Thanksgiving and the formal launch of the holiday shopping season this week, Americans will again gather for Turkey Day meals before knocking off items on their Christmas gift lists.

2 weeks ago

Be ready to shine before guests arrive: 4 most common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this holiday season

Vectra Mechanical reports common home maintenance mistakes to avoid this winter, including HVAC checks, plumbing winterization, insulation, and electrical safety.

2 weeks ago

Stores keep prices down in a tough year for turkeys. Other Thanksgiving foods may cost more

The shrinking turkey population amid the ongoing bird flu outbreak is expected to cause wholesale turkey prices to rise 44% this year, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Despite the increase, many stores are offering discounted or even free turkeys to soften the potential blow to Thanksgiving meal budgets.

2 weeks ago

These 6 kitchen tools can make or break your Thanksgiving dinner

It's the start of Thanksgiving week, the time when home cooks across America suddenly recognize the daunting task ahead. More than 90% of people in the U.S. celebrate the food-centric holiday and more than 1 in 4 attend meals that include more than 10 other people, according to the Pew Research Center.

2 weeks ago

Jonesboro Christmas Parade seeking applicants and volunteers

The 78th annual parade is looking for applicants and volunteers.

2 weeks ago

Giving Guide 2025: Holiday donation drives across Jonesboro

A guide to charitable giving and donation drives throughout Jonesboro.

2 weeks ago

Christmas Guide 2025: Holiday events across Jonesboro

A guide to holiday events in Craighead County.

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Music News

3 days ago in Music, Trending

Spotify Wrapped 2025 is here and Bad Bunny has dethroned Taylor Swift as most-streamed artist

The holiday season is here, and with it, a present for fans of end of year data and marketing: Spotify Wrapped is here! And Puerto Rican superstar Bad Bunny has been named its most-played artist for a fourth time, dethroning Taylor Swift.

4 days ago in Entertainment, Music

Apple Replay is here. What’s the No. 1 song on Apple Music’s 2025 songs chart?

It arrived in 2024. And it never left. Rosé and Bruno Mars' massively popular, Grammy-nominated "APT." topped Apple Music's global song chart in 2025 as the giant music streamer released year-end lists Tuesday and provided listeners with data on their own most listened-to tunes.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

The best new holiday music releases for 2025

'Tis the season to put on some brand-new holiday music. The best way to get festive is to sing along to Christmas classics new and old. But don't know what to press play on? We've got you covered.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Jimmy Cliff, reggae giant and star of landmark film ‘The Harder They Come,’ dead at 81

Jimmy Cliff, the charismatic reggae pioneer and actor who preached joy, defiance and resilience in such classics as "Many Rivers to Cross," "You Can Get it If You Really Want" and "Vietnam" and starred in the landmark movie "The Harder They Come," has died at 81.

2 weeks ago in Entertainment, Music

Gary Mounfield, former Stone Roses bassist, has died at 63

Gary Mounfield, the former bass player of the Stone Roses and Primal Scream, two of the most influential British rock bands of the past four decades, has died. He was 63.