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3 hours ago

40th Lit’l Bita Christmas Set for November in Jonesboro

The Christmas spirit will soon be taking over First National Bank Arena as organizers prepare for the 40th anniversary of Lit'l Bita Christmas.

6 hours ago

A-State Falls on the Road to Louisiana Tech, 2-0

Arkansas State (3-7-2, 1-5-0 SBC) soccer totaled 14 shots with none scoring against Louisiana Tech (4-8-2, 2-3-1 SBC), while the Bulldogs found two second half goals on 28 total shots for the 2-0 final score Sunday afternoon at Mark Caruthers Field.

8 hours ago

Michael Jordan jersey sets $14 million record for basketball memorabilia, auction house says

A game-worn, autographed Michael Jordan road jersey from the 1998 NBA Finals has been privately sold for $14 million, an auction house announced Monday, calling it the highest price ever paid for a piece of basketball memorabilia.

8 hours ago

Red Wolves Shine in Four-Set Victory Over South Alabama

Three Red Wolves recorded career highs in kills as Arkansas State volleyball (9-8, 5-1 SBC) completed a series sweep of South Alabama (7-11, 2-4 SBC) with a 3-1 (28-26, 21-25, 25-16, 25-17) victory on Saturday afternoon inside First National Bank Arena.

2 days ago

Nettleton Raiders Win Second Straight Fox Football Faceoff Vote, Earn $250 Booster Club Donation

Nettleton won the game 43-33, extending its winning streak to four games

2 days ago

Maloney and Whitlock Lead the Red Wolves to Victory Over South Alabama, 3-0

Mia Maloney and Kaitlin Whitlock recorded standout performances and powered Arkansas State volleyball (8-8, 4-1 SBC) to a 3-0 (25-19, 29-27, 25-21) victory over South Alabama (7-10, 2-3 SBC) on Friday night inside First National Bank Arena.

2 days ago

GCT Relies on Dominant Ground Game, Brookland Miscues for 38-20 Homecoming Win

On Greene County Tech’s homecoming night, the team put on a show for the students and alumni with a 38-20 blowout against the Brookland Bearcats.

3 days ago

Mike Ditka, the quintessential Chicago Bear and a Pro Football Hall of Famer, dies at 86

Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.

3 days ago

Bucks entering uncertain new era as they adjust to life without Giannis Antetokounmpo

Tyler Herro understands the skepticism surrounding the Milwaukee Bucks now that they've traded away Giannis Antetokounmpo, the two-time MVP who led the franchise to its first title in half a century.

3 days ago

OPINION | A Fan’s Perspective

Lifelong A-State Fan Bob Troutt shares his thoughts on Arkansas State Football

3 days ago

A-State Faces Setback in High-Scoring Matchup Versus South Alabama, 56-49

A-State totaled 516 yards of total offense and posted seven touchdowns in a 56-49 setback versus South Alabama

4 days ago

MLB proposes shortening regular season to 154 games in 2029, expanding Division Series to best-of-7

Major League Baseball proposed to shorten the regular season to 154 games from 162 starting in 2029 and to expand the Division Series to best-of-seven in a plan given to players during collective bargaining Thursday.

4 days ago

A’ja Wilson wins her third straight WNBA MVP and record fifth overall

A'ja Wilson won the WNBA MVP on Thursday for a third straight year and record fifth time overall. Besides her three-peat, Wilson also won the award in 2020 and 2022.

4 days ago

Fan interference denies Anthony Volpe a tying homer as Yankees get swept by Rays in ALDS

With the Yankees' season at stake, Anthony Volpe was denied a tying home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in Game 3 of their AL Division Series when a replay review determined a fan interfered with his drive to deep left field Wednesday night.

4 days ago

Brewers eliminate Padres with 3-1 win in Game 4, advance to NLCS rematch with Dodgers

Although outfielder Garrett Mitchell gracefully accepted congratulations for robbing Manny Machado of a tying home run late in the Milwaukee Brewers' Division Series-clinching victory, he clearly wasn't all that impressed with himself.

4 days ago

Red Wolves Unable to Match Dukes in 2-0 Loss to James Madison

Arkansas State (3-6-2, 1-4-0 SBC) soccer was unable to find the net against James Madison (6-5-1, 4-1-0 SBC) as the Dukes scored once in each half for the 2-0 final Wednesday afternoon at the A-State Soccer Complex.

5 days ago

Know Before You Go: A-State vs South Alabama

Here's what you need to know before Thursday night's game at Centennial Bank Stadium

5 days ago

49ers’ Kyle Juszczyk wins appeal on fine over ‘Juice’ celebration that NFL said imitated beer chug

San Francisco 49ers fullback Kyle Juszczyk won his appeal over the fines issued by the NFL for what it deemed an "offensive" celebration when he imitated drinking a beverage, which the league said looked like he was chugging a beer.

5 days ago

Hytrol to Host 30th Annual Industrial Park 5K/10K Benefit Race in Jonesboro

From competitive runners to casual walkers, participants of all ages and fitness levels are invited to register for either the 5K or 10K

5 days ago

Padres avoid elimination, beat Brewers 4-3 in NLDS Game 3 with Cronenworth’s HR, King’s relief

When right-hander Michael King dramatically emerged from the bullpen in a darkened Petco Park to pitch in the eighth inning of Game 3 just two days after he made a five-inning start in Game 2, the San Diego Padres' desperate determination to extend their season was clear.

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FBI issues actor Selma Blair a summons accusing her of assaults aboard a plane, AP source says

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Mike Ditka, who personified the toughness and grit of Chicago in a Hall of Fame career as a player and coach of the Bears and the leader of arguably the most dominant team in NFL history, has died. He was 86.

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Lightsaber Darth Vader used in ‘I am your father’ duel in ‘Empire Strikes Back’ goes up for auction

In July, a lightsaber with Luke Skywalker's severed hand from "The Empire Strikes Back" sold for $3.75 million at auction, the highest price ever fetched for a prop used in a "Star Wars" film according to the auction house. Now, someone can buy the saber that did the severing.

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Nearly one in four adults in the United States, or 63 million people, provided care to adults or children with medical conditions or disabilities in 2025, a total that jumped by almost 50% in 10 years, according to a report by the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP.