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3 days ago in Sports, Trending
Ohtani is unanimous MVP for 4th time in winning NL honor as Judge edges Raleigh for 3rd AL accolade
Shohei Ohtani likes winning Most Valuable Player awards. He loves winning the World Series even more. The two-way Japanese star did both for a second season in a row for the Los Angeles Dodgers, earning his fourth career MVP on Thursday night while unanimously earning the National League honor.
4 days ago in Features, Trending
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.
4 days ago in National, Trending
Blue Origin launches huge rocket carrying twin NASA spacecraft to Mars
Blue Origin launched its huge New Glenn rocket Thursday with a pair of NASA spacecraft destined for Mars. It was only the second flight of the rocket that Jeff Bezos' company and NASA are counting on to get people and supplies to the moon.
4 days ago in National, Trending
President Trump signs government funding bill, ending shutdown after a record 43-day disruption
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers who went without paychecks, stranded scores of travelers at airports and generated long lines at some food banks.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
Pirates ace Paul Skenes wins first Cy Young Award and Tigers star Tarik Skubal goes back-to-back
The 23-year-old Paul Skenes capped his blistering rise to stardom by capturing the National League Cy Young Award on Wednesday night. The Pittsburgh Pirates ace was a unanimous choice by the Baseball Writers' Association of America, the honor coming minutes after Skubal won baseball's premier pitching prize in the American League for the second straight year as the anchor of the Detroit Tigers.
Features
4 days ago in Features, Trending
Doritos and Cheetos dial back the bright orange in new versions without artificial ingredients
PepsiCo said Thursday it's launching toned-down versions of its bright orange snacks that won't have any artificial colors or flavors. Doritos and Cheetos Simply NKD will hit store shelves on Dec. 1.
2 weeks ago in Features, Trending
Rockefeller Christmas tree is harvested from upstate New York and begins trek to Manhattan
The towering Christmas tree that will light up Rockefeller Center this holiday season is on its way to New York City.
3 weeks ago in Features
The International Space Station marks 25 years of nonstop human presence in orbit
By MARCIA DUNN AP Aerospace Writer CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla. (AP) — It’s an unprecedented space streak: 25 years of people…
3 weeks ago in Features, World
This orange flower cloaks Mexico during Day of the Dead. Climate change is putting it at risk
Mexican marigold growers say they've been left reeling by torrential rains, stretching drought and other impacts from climate change — caused by the burning of fuels like gas, oil and coal – that have grown increasingly common.
3 weeks ago in Features
How tiny drones inspired by bats could save lives in dark and stormy conditions
The robotics lab at Worcester Polytechnic Institute lab is a testing ground for tiny drones that can be deployed in search and rescue missions even in dark, smoky or stormy conditions.
World
3 days ago in World
Russian drone and missile attack on Kyiv kills 6 people and injures at least 35
Russia unleashed a major missile and drone barrage on Kyiv early Friday, killing six people, leaving gaping holes in apartment buildings and starting fires as the sound of explosions boomed across the city and lit up the night sky.
5 days ago in World
Global tuberculosis diagnoses rise to a record, but deaths fall, WHO reports
The number of people diagnosed with tuberculosis worldwide rose again last year, eclipsing 2023's record total, World Health Organization officials said Wednesday.
7 days ago in World
Former French President Sarkozy released from prison pending appeal in conspiracy case
France's former President Nicolas Sarkozy departed a Paris prison Monday after a Paris appeals court granted him release under judicial supervision, less that three weeks after he began serving a five-year sentence for criminal conspiracy in a scheme to finance his 2007 election campaign with funds from Libya.
1 week ago in World
European Union vessel reaches ship raided by pirates off Somalia; all 24 crew on board safe
A European Union naval force on Friday reached a Malta-flagged tanker earlier attacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia, finding all its 24 mariners safe after an assault that raised renewed fears about piracy in the region.
2 weeks ago in World
Bend a knee like Beckham: Soccer star is knighted by King Charles III
When it came time to receive his knighthood, soccer great David Beckham knew what to do. He bent his knee like, well, Beckham. King Charles III tapped his shoulders with the blade of a sword and "Becks" was transformed to Sir David Beckham.
2 weeks ago in World
Famine spreads to two more areas in Sudan, global hunger authority says
Famine has spread to two regions of war-torn Sudan, including a major city in Darfur where paramilitary fighters have been rampaging, a global hunger monitoring group said Monday, as the war has created the world's largest humanitarian disaster.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
16 minutes ago in Business, News
Tarah Richardson named JRN Editor
Current editor Rachel Rudd will stay on as Chief Reporter; Nena Zimmer will continue as a contributing writer.
14 hours ago in Lifestyle, News
Scotland’s sixth birthday one to remember
What began as a quiet plea on Facebook turned into a heartwarming display of community spirit Saturday, after a Jonesboro woman’s call for help ensured her niece did not celebrate her sixth birthday alone
20 hours ago in Government & Politics, News
State House races set
Three of the five house districts will have races in the 2026 election cycle; the two state senators are in the middle of four-year terms and not up for election in 2026
21 hours ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
A-State Men’s Basketball Wins Home Opener
The Red Wolves overcame an early deficit and upped their winning streak in home openers to 11 games, defeating Christian Brothers in a 95-67 decision
1 day ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
Women Red Wolves Surge in 4th Quarter for 76-67 win
Zyion Shannon led the Red Wolves in points for her second straight game, with 18 points on 55 percent efficiency
2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors
A-State Volleyball Rolls Past Old Dominion
First of three sports event day at First National Bank Areana; ASU Women's Basketball at 4pm, ASU Men's Basketball at 7pm
2 days ago in Business, Government & Politics, News
The CCCF announces grant programs for local nonprofits
New grant programs are available to nonprofits through the Craighead County Community Foundation.
Entertainment
3 days ago in Entertainment, Music
Bad Bunny wins album of the year at the 2025 Latin Grammys, capping an electric night
It should come as a shock to no one: The 2026 Latin Grammy Awards were all about Bad Bunny. The Puerto Rican superstar won album of the year for his landmark release "Debí Tirar Más Fotos."
4 days ago in Entertainment
Sarah Jessica Parker to be honored with Carol Burnett Award at the Golden Globes
Sarah Jessica Parker is going from someone who gives out prizes to getting one. The Emmy- and Screen Actors Guild Award-winner — and judge for the 2025 Booker Prize — was named Thursday as the recipient of the Carol Burnett Award for her "outstanding contributions to television on or off screen."
4 days ago in Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Fall Guide, News
Jonesboro Library to host fall break activities
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library has announced a series of activities for kids and tweens over fall break.
4 days ago in Entertainment
9 pitch-perfect holiday gifts for the music lovers in your life
By MARIA SHERMAN AP Music Writer Shopping for a music fan is no easy task. It seems like it should…
4 days ago in Entertainment
Bill Murray, Elle Fanning and Elvis Costello celebrate Sofia Coppola at MoMA benefit
When Sofia Coppola was 20 years old and figuring out who she wanted to be in the world, Angelica Huston offered some advice: "Not everyone's going to love you. Don't waste your time on the people who don't," Coppola recalled Wednesday night in New York at the Museum of Modern Art Film Benefit, where she was being honored for her films.
5 days ago in Entertainment
Adele will make her acting debut in Tom Ford’s adaptation of ‘Cry to Heaven’
Fashion designer Tom Ford has called up Adele to co-star in his adaptation of Anne Rice's "Cry to Heaven," his production company said Wednesday. The film, which Ford is writing, directing and producing, will mark the acting debut of the superstar singer.
