Features
3 weeks ago in Features
Rescuers use drone technology to find dog that escaped along New Jersey Turnpike
A dog escaped from a rest stop along the New Jersey Turnpike and wandered for about 25 miles (40 kilometers) before she was found safe the next day with help from a drone.
Trending
7 hours ago in Trending, World
World pauses to commemorate International Holocaust Remembrance Day
Holocaust survivors, politicians and regular people commemorated International Holocaust Remembrance Day on Tuesday, gathering at events held across Europe to reflect on Nazi Germany's murder of millions of people and its attempt to annihilate European Jewry.
1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries
The U.S. team released its 232-athlete roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday and it includes Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.
Lifestyle
1 hour ago in Business, Lifestyle, News
Boot Barn announces Jonesboro location
The new store will be in the same center as Best Buy, which recently announced its return to Jonesboro.
11 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Health and Wellness Expert, Lifestyle, Native Advertising, News, Opinion & Editorial
ASK THE EXPERT | Prioritize Cardiovascular Health this February
In Northeast Arkansas, where heart disease remains the leading cause of death, awareness is more than a buzzword. It’s a necessity.
24 hours ago in Lifestyle
Shoveling snow? Over-exertion and cold temps can raise your heart risks
Pennsylvania health officials announced three snow-removal related deaths Sunday. All were between the ages of 60 to 84. The Lehigh County coroner's office cautioned people to take breaks and avoid over-exerting themselves.
1 day ago in Lifestyle
Sleep-tracking devices have limits. Experts want users to know what they are
Your watch says you had three hours of deep sleep. Should you believe it? Millions of people rely on phone apps and wearable devices like rings, smartwatches and sensors to monitor how well they're sleeping, but these trackers don't necessarily measure sleep directly.
3 days ago in Lifestyle, News, Weather News
Northeast Arkansas Snow Days
JonesboroRightNow is featuring snow day photos from user submissions.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
What to know about FDA’s review of new Zyn advertising proposal
Americans who smoke may soon be hearing a lot more about Zyn, the flavored nicotine pouches that have generated billions in sales while going viral on social media.
4 days ago in Government & Politics, Lifestyle, News, Sports & Outdoors
New Jonesboro Parks director promises ‘accountability trail’ for youth sports funds
Jim Stearns was named director of the department on Jan. 14, a few weeks after former director Danny Kapales resigned from the position.
4 days ago in Lifestyle
To clear ice and snow, there are rock salt alternatives that are safer for your pets and yard
It's easy to dash to the closest hardware store to grab a bag of salt, but experts say there are a lot of environmental and other factors to consider when tackling all that ice and snow. Here's what to know.
Sports
6 hours ago in Sports
Sabalenka, Svitolina to meet in semis after Gauff’s racket-shattering exit, Alcaraz sails through
A searing hot day turned into a sweltering night at the Australian Open and eventually Coco Gauff let off steam, shattering her racket after a lopsided loss to Elina Svitolina that cost her a place in the semifinals.
24 hours ago in Sports
Mike McDaniel joins Harbaugh, Herbert as Chargers’ offensive coordinator after Dolphins firing
The Chargers announced the hiring Monday of McDaniel, who spent the past four seasons as the Dolphins' head coach. McDaniel was fired less than three weeks ago after going 35-33 at Miami, which missed the playoffs in the past two years.
1 day ago in Sports
Pegula knocks 2025 champion Keys out of Australian Open, faces Anisimova in quarterfinals
Jessica Pegula knocked podcast pal and defending champion Madison Keys out of the Australian Open on Monday to secure a quarterfinal against Amanda Anisimova, another all-American match.
1 day ago in Olympics, Sports, Trending
US names 232-athlete roster for Milan Cortina Olympics, led by five-timers including Vonn, Humphries
The U.S. team released its 232-athlete roster for the Milan Cortina Olympics on Monday and it includes Lindsey Vonn and bobsledders Kaillie Humphries and Elana Meyers Taylor, who are among the seven Americans making their fifth trip to the games.
Super Bowl 60 is set and it’s a rematch from 11 years ago: Patriots vs. Seahawks
Drake Maye vs. Sam Darnold. Two stingy defenses. A second-year head coach vs. a veteran coach in his second act. Super Bowl 60 is set and it's a rematch: The New England Patriots vs. the Seattle Seahawks.
1 day ago in Sports
American rock climber Alex Honnold reaches top of Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes
American rock climber Alex Honnold ascended the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.
4 days ago in Sports
College Football Playoff to remain at 12 teams after SEC and Big Ten fail to agree on expansion
The College Football Playoff resolved a few of its thorny issues Friday — including how to deal with Notre Dame — but left the toughest one unresolved, staying at 12 teams for next year and failing to expand the postseason to 16 or more.
4 days ago in Sports
Carlos Alcaraz wins third-round match but loses ‘drop-shot battle’ at Australian Open
Carlos Alcaraz had to acknowledge that while he won the third-round match, he lost the battle of the drop shots against Corentin Moutet. That could be a first for the 22-year-old Spaniard, who grew up relentlessly practicing his drop shots and is now at the Australian Open chasing a career Grand Slam.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
1 hour ago in Business, Lifestyle, News
Boot Barn announces Jonesboro location
The new store will be in the same center as Best Buy, which recently announced its return to Jonesboro.
2 hours ago in Education, News, Weather News
School Closings
Here's an updated list for school closings in the area.
4 hours ago in News, Weather News
Breaking Bonds Ministries offering to clear snow from driveways, sidewalks
About 50 clearings have been scheduled and crews will continue to work "until the snow melts."
5 hours ago in News, Weather News
Jonesboro sanitation routes remain affected by lingering wintry conditions
City of Jonesboro sanitation routes are being affected by snow coverage.
6 hours ago in Education, News
JPS, BRTC partner to offer tuition-free associate degrees to high school students
Jonesboro Public Schools announced a partnership with Black River Technical College beginning this Fall.
11 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Health and Wellness Expert, Lifestyle, Native Advertising, News, Opinion & Editorial
ASK THE EXPERT | Prioritize Cardiovascular Health this February
In Northeast Arkansas, where heart disease remains the leading cause of death, awareness is more than a buzzword. It’s a necessity.
24 hours ago in Food, News, Weather News
Craighead County USDA food distribution rescheduled due to wintry conditions
The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas' food distribution set for Wednesday has been rescheduled due to wintry weather.
Entertainment
7 hours ago in Entertainment
‘One Battle After Another’ leads the pack in nominations for UK’s BAFTA film awards
Paul Thomas Anderson's politically charged action thriller "One Battle After Another" leads the race for the British Academy Film Awards, securing 14 nominations Tuesday including acting nods for five of its cast.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Charli xcx has her movie star moment, and says goodbye to Brat
Charli xcx plays herself in "The Moment," a meta mockumentary about the end of Brat summer and grappling with otherworldly success.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘Mercy’ unseats ‘Avatar: Fire & Ash’ atop the box office on snow-blanketed weekend in theaters
With a winter storm blanketing a large swath of the country, Hollywood had its quietest weekend of the year at the box office. The Amazon MGM sci-fi thriller "Mercy" dethroned "Avatar: Fire and Ash" from the No. 1 spot with $11.2 million in North America, according to studio estimates Sunday.
4 days ago in Entertainment
Review confirms journalist Hunter S. Thompson’s 2005 death was a suicide
A review of the 2005 shooting death of journalist Hunter S. Thompson has confirmed authorities' original finding that his death was a suicide, Colorado investigators said Friday.
