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54 minutes ago in Entertainment, Music, Trending
Jay-Z show at Yankee Stadium delayed for hours after fans without tickets rush entrances
A Jay-Z concert at Yankee Stadium was delayed for hours Sunday night after hundreds of fans without tickets tried to push their way into the show, forcing the iconic New York City stadium to temporarily close entrances before the rapper could take the stage after midnight.
58 minutes ago in National
An experimental Alzheimer’s drug shows some promise as researchers hunt new approaches
An experimental drug might help slow early Alzheimer's disease in a markedly different way than today's treatments — by lowering levels of a brain protein called tau, researchers reported Tuesday.
1 hour ago in National
Darline Graham Nordone, sister of Lindsey Graham, chosen to fulfill remainder of his US Senate term
Lindsey Graham's sister, Darline Graham Nordone, has been named as his temporary replacement in the U.S. Senate after his unexpected death over the weekend.
Battles of the Badges Blood Drive Returns to Jonesboro
Jonesboro citizens are invited to support their favorite public safety departments, all while donating to a good cause.
1 hour ago in Sports
Baseball’s All-Stars don’t like MLB’s salary cap proposal but say there’s time to find a deal
Paul Skenes, Juan Soto and Bryce Harper are among baseball's All-Stars who say players will never agree to a salary cap but maintain there's plenty of time to avoid a conflict that could shorten the 2027 season.
1 hour ago in Lifestyle
People have been fermenting food for millennia. Here’s why more people are focused on gut health now
More people are focusing on their gut health, as fibermaxxing goes mainstream, colorectal cancer rises among young adults and personalized gut microbiome treatments become increasingly popular.
1 hour ago in Sports
Jazz guard Trey Alexander taken from court on stretcher in NBA Summer League game
Utah Jazz guard Trey Alexander was taken from the court on stretcher Monday night after appearing to injure his side on a drive to the basket in an NBA Summer League game against the Chicago Bulls.
1 hour ago in Sports
Jordan Walker spoils Philly’s Kyle Schwarber party, rallies to win Home Run Derby
Jordan Walker wore his Cardinals hat backward, chewed a big wad of bubble gum and wore the top of his jersey splayed open as he dug in for his final Home Run Derby swing.
1 hour ago in Lifestyle
What injured athletes can teach us about recovery and resilience
Serious injuries and medical conditions disrupt people's daily routines and can impact their confidence and sense of identity. Elite athletes know the challenges from an injury that sidelines them from their sport, requires physical rehabilitation and leaves their ability to return to competition in doubt.
1 hour ago in Entertainment
Sam Neill, New Zealand actor who starred in ‘Jurassic Park’ and ‘The Piano,’ dies at 78
Sam Neill, the smoothly elegant and versatile actor whose prolific career moved from art films to blockbusters as he dodged velociraptors in "Jurassic Park" and played Holly Hunter's cruel husband in "The Piano," has died. He was 78.
Jonesboro Man Held on $150K Bond for Attacking and Choking Wife, Faces Multiple Felonies
A Jonesboro man is being held on a $150,000 cash/surety bond after police said he attacked his wife with a wrench and choked her unconscious during a domestic disturbance over the weekend.
California Man Arrested After Placing Tracking Device on Woman’s Car; Held on $150K Bond
Police arrested a man after they said he attempted to contact a woman at a Jonesboro shelter by putting a tracking device on her vehicle in addition to being found with drugs and paraphernalia.
Early Morning Structure Fire Displaces Nine at Jonesboro Motel on Sunday; One Resident Transported to Hospital
A structure fire tore through a local motel early Sunday morning, leaving several residents displaced and sending one person to the hospital.
Jonesboro Man Faces Forgery Charge After Fraudulent Check Scheme
A Jonesboro man is facing a felony charge after police said he orchestrated a fraudulent check scheme that resulted in the theft of nearly $10,000 from a local bank.
Bay and Lake City Among Recipients of $12.52M in Arkansas Community Grants
Out of 88 grants awarded statewide from the Community Development Block Grant and State Rural Community Grant programs, two went directly to Craighead County municipalities under the Rural Community Grant Program.
Lighthouse Education Cooperative in Bono Partners with Barton’s to Build Nature Observatory Deck
Lighthouse Education Cooperative has partnered with Barton's to build the Lighthouse Nature Observatory Deck.
JRN Pets of the Week: Meet Hank and Aphrodite (Plus, How to Take Advantage of Reduced Adoption Fees All Month)
Finding a lifelong companion brings unmatched joy to a household, and local adoption is the perfect way to make a meaningful difference right here in Craighead County.
Jonesboro Police Investigating Late-Night Shooting Death at Apartment Complex
The Jonesboro Police Department is investigating a late-night shooting that left one man dead.
Jonesboro Man to Speak to Craighead County Historical Society About History of U.S.S. Arkansas
A Jonesboro resident will be speaking to the Craighead County Historical Society next week to detail the history and legacy of the U.S.S. Arkansas.
AGFC Urges Public to Report Suspected Screwworm, Parasite Cases on Wild Deer
It’s just human nature to want to help, but trying to administer treatments to free-ranging wildlife is rarely effective and can cause many more troubles than it prevents.
