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Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

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It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

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Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

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Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

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Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

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Gray scores 23 points to help hot-shooting Dream beat Valkyries 80-69 to force Game 7 of WNBA Finals

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The Atlanta Dream's shooters finally found some daylight. And as a result, the Dream's goal of winning their first WNBA championship is still shining bright.

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Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championships on Docket for A-State

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The Red Wolves seek their first women’s conference championship since 2023 and the first men’s title since 2022.

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NEA Children’s Museum Planning Color Run in Jonesboro to Benefit Museum

The upcoming NEA Children's Museum is hosting a color run later in November to promote community engagement and the museum itself.

8 hours ago in Sports, Trending

Brewers beat the Rays 4-1 in Game 5 to win the first World Series title in franchise history

The small-ball Milwaukee Brewers playing in the smallest market in the majors are World Series champions for the first time. Hey, Milwaukee: grab a brat, raise a beer and prepare for that parade.

9 hours ago in News, Sports

A-State Track and Field Announces 2026-27 Schedule

The schedule features 22 regular-season meets including the Red Wolves Invitational on April 23-24.

1 day ago in News, Sports

Arkansas State Baseball Announces 2027 Season Schedule

Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced the release of the 2027 baseball schedule, including a pair of in-season tournaments and 22 home games.

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Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture

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It reared its bony head in 2020, during that first, chaotic pandemic year that was rife with grief and fear but also toilet paper hoarding and questionable lockdown-inspired purchases. Behold Skelly, the 12-foot, 90-pound skeleton with glowing LCD eyeballs, on sale for $299 from Home Depot, just in time for Halloween — at least, if you can get your hands on one.

2 days ago in Lifestyle

Tours offer Halloween enthusiasts visits to former psychiatric hospital and funeral home

It's not enough these days for some Halloween enthusiasts to be scared by actors dressed up in spooky getups at makeshift haunted houses: They want the "real" thing.

3 days ago in Lifestyle, Trending

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start amid high chocolate prices and affordability concerns

Halloween candy sales are off to a slow start this year as U.S. consumers grapple with high living costs and eye-popping chocolate prices. Halloween candy sales fell 6.7% in the month ending Oct. 17 compared to the same period last year, according to NielsenIQ, a market research firm.

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8 hours ago in World

A popemobile exhibition is unveiled at the Vatican, featuring the vehicle popes have used since 1930

The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popes get close to the faithful at home and abroad.

9 hours ago in World

Israelis await final election results as claim of foreign interference emerges

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his party on Thursday amplified allegations that the country's Arab-led parties had "stolen" the election, as final results are set to confirm that Netanyahu's bloc has lost its majority in parliament.

1 day ago in World

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family land in Miami

Defeated Brazilian presidential candidate Flávio Bolsonaro and his family have landed in Miami after fleeing Brazil. The stunning move comes after 48 hours in which Bolsonaro refused to concede to Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva and then threatened to attempt to annul the election result.

2 days ago in World

Voters in Israel are deciding whether to oust Netanyahu after 3 years of war

Israelis are voting in a pivotal election Tuesday as their country wrestles with unresolved wars, continues to reel from Hamas' 2023 attack and is deeply divided over the character of the state and the right person to lead it.

3 days ago in World

Lula’s win in Brazil bucks a regional shift to the right and denies Trump a powerful ally

Brazilian voters have denied Latin America's resurgent right its ultimate prize, snapping a streak of seven straight conservative presidential victories in 18 months.

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Vance could be a major Category 3 hurricane Friday as it nears Mexico

Vance became a hurricane Friday and the National Hurricane Center said it would strengthen rapidly as it nears Mexico's Pacific Coast.

Entertainment

1 hour ago in Entertainment, Trending

Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86

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Patrick Stewart, the classically trained actor who added Shakespearean gravitas to the "Star Trek" and "X-Men" franchises, has died. He was 86. Stewart died Wednesday in Los Angeles, following "a brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia, spokesperson Kelly Bush Novak said.

8 hours ago in Entertainment

Hometown of ‘Addams Family’ creator becomes ghoulish Halloween destination

Before there was "The Addams Family," there was Westfield. Cartoonist Charles Addams, who created the eccentric, fictional family, drew inspiration for his signature macabre style from the elegant Victorian homes, historic cemetery and other landmarks of his New Jersey hometown.

9 hours ago in Entertainment

South Carolina police close investigation into Hayden Panettiere’s death after coroner’s ruling

Police in South Carolina have closed their investigation into the overdose death of actor Hayden Panettiere following a coroner's finding that it was accidental. The decision was based on the medical examiner's determination as well as the findings of the investigation, Greenville police said Wednesday in a statement.

News from Jonesboro Right Now

51 minutes ago in Crime & Safety, News

Jonesboro Man Accused of Vehicle Theft, Multiple Break-ins at St. Bernard’s Hospital

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A Jonesboro man is behind bars after police said he stole a vehicle and broke into several others at the St. Bernard's hospital parking garage.

2 hours ago in News, Sports

Sun Belt Conference Cross Country Championships on Docket for A-State

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The Red Wolves seek their first women’s conference championship since 2023 and the first men’s title since 2022.

3 hours ago in Community, Giving Guide, News, Sports

NEA Children’s Museum Planning Color Run in Jonesboro to Benefit Museum

The upcoming NEA Children's Museum is hosting a color run later in November to promote community engagement and the museum itself.

4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Elections, Government & Politics, News

Proposed Jonesboro Public Safety Sales Tax Debated at Kiwanis Club Meeting

Panelists on both sides of the debate regarding a public safety sales tax on the general election ballot debated at the Kiwanis Club of Greater Jonesboro meeting on Wednesday.

5 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Former Harrisburg Police Chief and Son Plead Guilty to Misdemeanors in 2025 Impersonation Case

A former Harrisburg police chief and his son pled guilty to misdemeanor charges on Tuesday in regard to a 2025 impersonation case.

5 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, Fall Guide, News

Halloween Art Bash, Trunk-or-Treat Takes Over Windgate Hall on Oct. 30

A frightfully fun night, full of art and activities, it will also allow the community to experience this new space on campus.

6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News

Trial Date Set for Jonesboro Man Accused of Sexually Assaulting Juvenile

Court dates have been set for a Jonesboro man facing a felony charge after police said he sexually assaulted a juvenile.

7 hours ago in Elections, News

11,000+ Ballots Cast in Craighead County Early Voting

JRN is keeping you updated on the latest voter numbers during the early voting period for the 2026 general election.

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