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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.

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8 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

53 minutes ago in Lifestyle

What travelers can expect as Southwest Airlines introduces assigned seats

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Southwest Airlines passengers made their final boarding-time scrambles for seats on Monday as the carrier prepared to end the open-seating system that distinguished it from other airlines for more than a half‑century.

2 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

Boot Barn announces Jonesboro location

three cowboy boot sets in a row, blue tan and pink

The new store will be in the same center as Best Buy, which recently announced its return to Jonesboro.

12 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Health and Wellness Expert, Lifestyle, Native Advertising, News, Opinion & Editorial

ASK THE EXPERT | Prioritize Cardiovascular Health this February

doctor holding plastic heart

In Northeast Arkansas, where heart disease remains the leading cause of death, awareness is more than a buzzword. It’s a necessity.

1 day 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

compilation of snow day images

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

headshot of Jim Stearns of Jonesboro

Jim Stearns was named director of the department on Jan. 14, a few weeks after former director Danny Kapales resigned from the position.

Sports

54 minutes ago in Sports

Sean Payton says Broncos QB Bo Nix has an ankle condition that made break inevitable

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Sean Payton said at his season-ending news conference Tuesday that Denver Broncos quarterback Bo Nix had a preexisting ankle condition that make a fracture inevitable.

55 minutes ago in Sports

Koepka is excited to be back on the PGA Tour. It comes with nervousness over how he’s received

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Brooks Koepka was freed from the final year of his contract with Saudi-funded LIV Golf and the first person he called was Tiger Woods. Three weeks later, the PGA Tour created a path back for him that starts at Torrey Pines.

8 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.

1 day 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.

1 day ago in Sports, Trending

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.

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  • News from Jonesboro Right Now

    48 minutes ago in Arts & Culture, News

    Delta National Small Prints Exhibition celebrates its 30th anniversary 

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    This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Delta National Small Prints Exhibition, hosted by Bradbury Art Museum. 

    2 hours ago in Business, Lifestyle, News

    Boot Barn announces Jonesboro location

    three cowboy boot sets in a row, blue tan and pink

    The new store will be in the same center as Best Buy, which recently announced its return to Jonesboro.

    3 hours ago in Education, News, Weather News

    School Closings

    Here's an updated list for school closings in the area.

    5 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."

    6 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.

    7 hours ago in Education, News

    JPS, BRTC partner to offer tuition-free associate degrees to high school students

    students on computers

    Jonesboro Public Schools announced a partnership with Black River Technical College beginning this Fall.

    12 hours ago in Ask The Expert, Health and Wellness Expert, Lifestyle, Native Advertising, News, Opinion & Editorial

    ASK THE EXPERT | Prioritize Cardiovascular Health this February

    doctor holding plastic heart

    In Northeast Arkansas, where heart disease remains the leading cause of death, awareness is more than a buzzword. It’s a necessity.

    Entertainment

    50 minutes ago in Entertainment

    Chanel couture gets a breath of fresh air — and a star-studded audience

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    Fashion powerhouse Chanel stacked the Paris front row like a movie premiere Tuesday: Nicole Kidman, Dua Lipa, Penélope Cruz, A$AP Rocky, Gracie Abrams, Margaret Qualley.

    51 minutes ago in Entertainment

    Ralph Fiennes, star of stage and screen, makes opera debut in Paris directing `Eugene Onegin’

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    Ralph Fiennes ' vision of "Eugene Onegin" was cinematic. A three-time Academy Award nominee and a Tony Award winner, Fiennes made his opera directing debut Monday at the Paris Opera's ornate Palais Garnier.

    8 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.

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