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5 days ago inFeatures,Religion
Thousands of pilgrims trek through New Mexico desert to historic adobe church for Good Friday
A unique Holy Week tradition is drawing thousands of Catholic pilgrims to a small adobe church in the hills of northern New Mexico, in a journey on foot through desert badlands to reach a spiritual wellspring.
7 days ago inFeatures
Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists say
A new Tatooine-like planet outside the solar system may orbit two failed stars, scientists reported Wednesday.
7 days ago inFeatures
Sleep training is no longer just for babies. Some schools are teaching teens how to sleep
"It might sound odd to say that kids in high school have to learn the skills to sleep," says Mansfield Senior High School health teacher Tony Davis, who has incorporated a newly released sleep curriculum into a state-required high school health class. "But you'd be shocked how many just don't know how to sleep."
2 weeks ago inFeatures
Prada agrees to buy rival fashion house Versace in a deal valued at $1.4 billion
The Prada Group announced a deal Thursday to buy crosstown Milan fashion rival Versace from the U.S. luxury group Capri Holdings under terms that values one of the most recognizable names in Italian fashion at 1.25 billion euros ($1.4 billion).
2 weeks ago inFeatures,Religion
Passover begins soon. For many Jews, the celebrations will occur amid anxieties and divisions
Passover is a major Jewish holiday, celebrated over seven or eight days each year, commemorating the exodus of ancient Israelites from slavery in Egypt, as recounted in the Bible. It is considered the most widely observed of any Jewish holiday, symbolizing freedom and the birth of a Jewish nation.
3 weeks ago inFeatures
Bodega cats make New Yorkers’ hearts purr, even if they violate state regulations
New York City's "bodega cats" are beloved fixtures in the Big Apple — but they're on the wrong side of the law.
3 weeks ago inFeatures
Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death for former Yankees OF Brett Gardner’s teenage son
Carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death of the teenage son of former New York Yankees outfielder Brett Gardner, authorities in Costa Rica confirmed Wednesday night.
3 weeks ago inFeatures,Trending
April Fools’ Day is celebrated with pranks and hoaxes worldwide
From France to Iceland to the United States, April Fools' Day will be celebrated on Tuesday with practical jokes and elaborate hoaxes, so make sure to triple check viral posts and don't leave your back open to any stray sticky notes.
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Pope Francis’ funeral to be held Saturday, with public viewing starting Wednesday
Pope Francis will be laid to rest Saturday after lying in state for three days in St. Peter's Basilica, where the faithful are expected to flock to pay their respects to history's first Latin American pontiff.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick
Duke announced Cooper Flagg's move in a social media post Monday following a lone college season that saw the 18-year-old become only the fourth freshman named as The Associated Press national player of the year while leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four.
Lifestyle
12 hours ago inArts & Culture,Lifestyle,News
Historian speaks about idea of Craighead County/Jonesboro Museum
Two Jonesboro natives are working to bring their idea of a nonconventional Craighead County/Jonesboro Museum to life.
2 days ago inLifestyle
Spring allergies are back. Here’s how to check pollen levels and keep from sneezing
Allergy season can be miserable for tens of millions of Americans when trees, grass, and other pollens cause runny noses, itchy eyes, coughing and sneezing.
Pets of the Week April 21
Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds and sizes are available through area animal rescues and shelters, as well as opportunities to help homeless animals through foster programs, donations, and help with fundraisers and other family-friendly activities.
6 days ago inBusiness,Lifestyle,News
Arvest offers tips on how to grow savings
April is Financial Literacy Month, and Arvest Bank is sharing tips to help consumers achieve their savings goals.
6 days ago inLifestyle
Believers say microdosing psychedelics helps them. Scientists are trying to measure the claims
Microdosing is gaining popularity with a new breed of health seekers. These self-experimenters take a very small amount of psilocybin mushrooms or LSD to try to reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Some claim the practice gives them access to joy, creativity and connection they can't get otherwise.
6 days ago inLifestyle
Taking a mental health leave from work is an option most people don’t know about
Despite a fear of repercussions, more adults are recognizing that stepping back from work to deal with emotional burdens or psychological conditions that get in the way of their lives is a necessary choice, one that a growing number of employers recognize.
7 days ago inLifestyle,Trending
Do you eat a meal in 20 minutes or less? It might be time to slow down
Experts tend to focus on the kinds of foods you can eat to improve your health. But the speed at which you devour your dinner matters just as much.
1 week ago inLifestyle,Trending
The great Easter basket question — to Peep or not Peep
Love them or hate them, those marshmallow Peeps that come in blindingly bright colors and an array of flavors are inescapable around the Easter holiday.
Sports
20 hours ago inSports
NCAA passes series of rules that sets table for schools to pay players directly
The NCAA passed rules Monday that would upend decades of precedent by allowing colleges to pay their athletes per terms of a multibillion-dollar lawsuit settlement expected to go into effect this summer.
20 hours ago inSports
Mavs GM Nico Harrison says fans’ love for Luka Doncic was deeper than he knew, but stands by trade
Dallas Mavericks general manager Nico Harrison says he miscalculated the depth of love his club's fans had for Luka Doncic before the trade that sent the young superstar to the Los Angeles Lakers for Anthony Davis.
Duke freshman Cooper Flagg is headed to the NBA as the favorite to be the No. 1 overall draft pick
Duke announced Cooper Flagg's move in a social media post Monday following a lone college season that saw the 18-year-old become only the fourth freshman named as The Associated Press national player of the year while leading the Blue Devils to the Final Four.
‘The runners are coming’: Lokedi breaks Boston Marathon course record, John Korir takes men’s race
Sharon Lokedi of Kenya broke the Boston Marathon course record by more than 2 1/2 minutes on Monday, outkicking two-time defending champion Hellen Obiri a year after losing to her in one of the closest finishes in race history.
5 days ago inSports
Aaron Rodgers says he’s not holding teams hostage as he ponders his future in the NFL
Aaron Rodgers is in no rush to make a decision about his future. The free-agent quarterback said during an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show" on Thursday that he is "not holding anybody hostage" as he weighs whether to return for a 21st season.
6 days ago inSports
Ohtani hits 448-foot homer in 7-run 1st inning, Dodgers hold on for 8-7 win to sweep Rockies
Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman homered in the Dodgers' seven-run first inning, and Los Angeles held on for an 8-7 victory over the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday night.
6 days ago inSports
Amid another lost season for the Pittsburgh Penguins, the fire that drives Sidney Crosby still burns
The Pittsburgh Penguins are in the midst of transition, and a rocky one at that. The playoffs — once a rite of spring in western Pennsylvania — will go on without one of the league's marquee clubs and one of the game's brightest stars for a third straight year.
6 days ago inSports
Justin Rose coping with the ‘torment’ of Masters close call
The farther Justin Rose drove from Augusta National only made him realize how close he came to winning the Masters.
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News from Jonesboro Right Now
8 hours ago inNews,Sports & Outdoors
Red Wolves, Schmidt and Maxey Lead After Second Round of Sun Belt Conference Men’s Golf Championship
The final round of stroke play begins at 8:30 a.m. Wednesday
12 hours ago inArts & Culture,Lifestyle,News
Historian speaks about idea of Craighead County/Jonesboro Museum
Two Jonesboro natives are working to bring their idea of a nonconventional Craighead County/Jonesboro Museum to life.
13 hours ago inBusiness,Education,News
ASBTDC announces May programming
The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will offer opportunities during May for small businesses to learn about funding, growing and marketing their business.
15 hours ago inBusiness,News,Wellness
AMMC and Baptist Memorial sign letter of intent to merge
Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas, and Baptist Memorial Health Care in Memphis have signed a non-binding letter of intent to complete a shared mission agreement to merge the two organizations.
17 hours ago inNews,Sports & Outdoors
Red Wolves, Schmidt lead in 1st round of Sun Belt Conference men’s golf championship
Led by individual leader Thomas Schmidt, the Arkansas State men's golf team has all five players inside the top 30 and leads the Sun Belt Conference Championship after 18 holes at Annandale Golf Club.
Man arrested for alleged lewd conduct at Jonesboro grocery store
A Jonesboro man is facing multiple charges after police said he exposed himself in a grocery store over the weekend.
1 day ago inNews,Sports & Outdoors
Hogs Put A-State Game Tickets on Sale
Arkansas ticket allotment appears to be almost gone
Entertainment
20 hours ago inEntertainment
Winfrey’s new book club pick is Tina Knowles’ memoir, ‘Matriarch’
Oprah Winfrey 's latest book club pick is a memoir by an old friend and personal hero, Tina Knowles. Winfrey announced Tuesday that she had selected Knowles' "Matriarch," which was published this week.
2 days ago inEntertainment
The Oscars mandate voters watch all nominated movies, set new rules for AI and refugee filmmakers
Oscar voters will no longer be able to skip watching some of the nominated films. The Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences on Monday announced that members will from now on be required to watch all nominated films in each category to be eligible to vote in the final round of Oscar voting.
2 days ago inEntertainment
‘Sinners’ surges past ‘Minecraft’ to lead box office
Brand names, not filmmakers or stars, are said to rule the box office these days. But Ryan Coogler's "Sinners," led by twin Michael B. Jordans, proved a bloody exception to modern movie rules, launching with $45.6 million in ticket sales in U.S. and Canadian theaters, according to studio estimates Sunday.
2 days ago inEntertainment,Music
Katy Perry gears up for sci-fi inspired world tour
In less than a year, Katy Perry has released an album, campaigned for Vice President Kamala Harris and, just this week, flown to space. As she heads to Mexico City to kick off a world tour on Wednesday, the pop superstar shows no intention of slowing down.
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