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Apple has unveiled its iPhone 17 lineup, including the first iPhone Air. Here’s what’s new

Apple's iPhone 17 lineup is here. The tech giant on Tuesday unveiled four new models that mark the latest editions to its marquee product.

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Pets of the Week Sept. 8

JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present “Pets of the Week.” We will feature a handful of animals each week.

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NEA District Fair to showcase live music

Six talent-heavy shows to perform each night of the 2025 fair

Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, died Wednesday after being shot at a college event, Trump said. The co-founder and CEO of the youth organization Turning Point USA, the 31-year-old Kirk is the latest victim in a spasm of political violence across the United States.

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A-State battles in 24-16 defeat versus No. 14 Iowa State

A-State had their chances to upset the highest ranked team to ever play football in Jonesboro

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Commanders’ Wise is out for the season and team believes Ekeler tore his Achilles, AP source says

Washington Commanders defensive end Deatrich Wise Jr. will miss the rest of the season after having quadriceps surgery, and the team believes running back Austin Ekeler tore his right Achilles tendon in a loss to the Green Bay Packers but is awaiting tests to confirm the severity of that injury, a person with knowledge of the situations told The Associated Press on Friday.

2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Aden ROCKS’ first Light the Darkness 5K scheduled in Bay

16-year-old Aden Graham, founder of the nonprofit Aden ROCKS, will be hosting his first Light the Darkness 5K later this month to raise awareness for Suicide Prevention Month at the Bay Veterans Memorial.

2 days ago in Sports

Jordan Love and Tucker Kraft lead the way in Packers’ 27-18 victory over Commanders

Jordan Love and the Green Bay Packers have delivered a strong opening statement to the rest of the NFL. It helps that he's not facing the kind of pass rush that his teammates are bringing to opposing quarterbacks.

2 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

Red Wolves open fall slate in Memphis

Entering its third season under head coach Sujay Lama, the Arkansas State women's tennis team is set to kick off its fall slate this weekend at the Memphis Invite.

2 days ago in Sports

WNBA playoffs: New York aims to repeat, Minnesota seeks redemption, Clark sidelined

The WNBA playoffs are set to begin Sunday with New York looking to become the fourth team to repeat as champions and Minnesota trying to avenge last season's heartbreaking loss in the Finals.

3 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

NEA 5K Rescue Run scheduled in Jonesboro

The Purple Ribbon Project will be hosting the 2025 Northeast Arkansas Rescue 5K Rescue Run, benefiting multiple animal rescues, in early October at Craighead Forest Park.

3 days ago in News, Sports & Outdoors

A-State names Nick Carroll Senior Associate AD for Compliance

Arkansas State Vice Chancellor for Intercollegiate Athletics Chris Pezman announced Thursday that Nick Carroll has been named the Red Wolves’ Senior Associate Athletics Director for Compliance.

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Trump says he’ll send National Guard to Memphis, escalating his use of troops in US cities

President Donald Trump said Friday he'll send the National Guard to address crime concerns in Memphis, Tennessee, his latest test of the limits of presidential power by using military force in American cities.

2 days ago in National

Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing became more political, opposed activist’s views, authorities say

A 22-year-old Utah man who was arrested and booked on murder charges in the assassination of Charlie Kirk held deep disdain for the conservative activist's provocative viewpoints and indicated to a family member that he was responsible for the shooting, authorities said Friday.

2 days ago in National

The rise of AI tools forces schools to reconsider what counts as cheating

The book report is now a thing of the past. Take-home tests and essays are becoming obsolete. Student use of artificial intelligence has become so prevalent, high school and college educators say, that to assign writing outside of the classroom is like asking students to cheat.

3 days ago in World

Prince Harry has tea with his father, King Charles III, in their first meeting in over a year

Britain's Prince Harry joined his father, King Charles III, for tea on Wednesday at the monarch's London home, the first time they've met in well over a year.

3 days ago in National

Authorities search for conservative activist Charlie Kirk’s killer but provide little about motive

Authorities searched on Thursday for a sniper who assassinated Charlie Kirk, a conservative activist and close ally of President Donald Trump, with one bullet and then slipped away in the mayhem resulting from the latest act of political violence to befall America.

3 days ago in National, Trending

US marks 24th anniversary of 9/11 terror attacks

Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims.

3 days ago in National

US inflation worsened last month as the cost of gas, food and airfares jumped

Inflation moved higher last month as the price of gas, groceries, hotel rooms and airfare rose, along with the cost of clothes and used cars.

4 days ago in National

West Nile virus cases running higher than normal, prompting health warnings

West Nile virus infections are intense so far this year, with case counts running 40% higher than normal, health officials say.

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A-State battles in 24-16 defeat versus No. 14 Iowa State

A-State had their chances to upset the highest ranked team to ever play football in Jonesboro

24 hours ago in Education, News

Jonesboro students named on SNHU’s summer 2025 President’s, Dean’s Lists

Southern New Hampshire University announced its summer 2025 President's and Dean's Lists, with Jonesboro students appearing on both.

1 day ago in Arts & Culture, News

Poetry retreat planned for Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum in November

The Hemingway-Pfeiffer Museum and Educational Center (HPMEC) will host a poetry workshop on Saturday, Nov. 8.

1 day ago in Food, News

Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day relocates to Judd Hill Farmers’ Market

The Arkansas State University College of Agriculture’s Bill and Alice Nix Farm Day has a new home.

1 day ago in News, Wellness

Arkansas medical pot sales are smokin’

2025 medical marijuana sales poised to top 2023 record

2 days ago in Business, Education, News

ASU System trustees approve first phase of career readiness center at A-State

The $10.5-million, 20,000-square-foot first phase of the Career Readiness Education & Skills Training Center at Arkansas State University to enhance workforce training in Northeast Arkansas was approved Friday by the ASU System Board of Trustees.

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