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US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
3 days ago in National, Trending
Conservative activist Charlie Kirk dies after being shot at Utah college event
Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.
4 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new
Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.
Nation/World
1 day ago in National
Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities
President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.
1 day ago in National
Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say
A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.
2 days ago in National
The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating
The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.
3 days ago in World
Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year
Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.
3 days ago in National
Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive
Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.
3 days ago in National, Trending
US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks
Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.
Entertainment
1 day ago in Entertainment
Ego Nwodim leaves ‘Saturday Night Live,’ which adds 5 new cast members
Ego Nwodim is the latest — and perhaps last — high-profile departure from "Saturday Night Live," as the long-running sketch show has seen a cast shakeup ahead of its 51st season.
2 days ago in Entertainment
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev call off their engagement, break up after 5 years
Shaun White and Nina Dobrev have called off their engagement and brought an end to their five-year relationship, a person close to the couple told The Associated Press.
3 days ago in Entertainment, Food, News, Sports & Outdoors
Downtown Jonesboro road to be closed Friday for Downtown Block Party
A temporary road closure will be in effect on Friday for the Downtown Block Party.
Concerts/Events
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6 hours ago in Education, News
Jonesboro students named on SNHU’s summer 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists
Southern New Hampshire University announced its summer 2025 President's and Dean's Lists, with Jonesboro students appearing on both.
8 hours ago in Arts & Culture, News
Poetry retreat planned for Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum in November
The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) will host a poetry workshop on Saturday, Nov. 8.
Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day relocates to Judd Hill Farmers’ Market
The Arkansas State University College of Agriculture’s Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day has a new home.
16 hours ago in News, Wellness
Arkansas medical pot sales are smokin’
2025 medical marijuana sales poised to top 2023 record
1 day ago in Business, Education, News
ASU System trustees approve first phase of career readiness center at A-State
The $10.5-million, 20,000-square-foot first phase of the Career Readiness Education & Skills Training Center at Arkansas State University to enhance workforce training in Northeast Arkansas was approved Friday by the ASU System Board of Trustees.
1 day ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
Aden ROCKS’ first Light the Darkness 5K scheduled in Bay
16-year-old Aden Graham, founder of the nonprofit Aden ROCKS, will be hosting his first Light the Darkness 5K later this month to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month at the Bay Veterans Memorial.
Jonesboro man accused of sexual assault given $100K bond
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after being accused of having sex with a minor.
1 day ago in Crime, Education, News
Police investigating ‘concerning comment involving a weapon’ made at Brookland Public Schools
An incident involving a "concerning comment involving a weapon" at Brookland Public Schools on Thursday is under investigation by police.
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