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4 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Rays put on the brink of World Series flop by Brewers’ historic 8-run, 2-out surge
Milwaukee became the first team to score eight runs with two outs in a World Series inning, routing the Rays 10-1 on Monday night to take a 3-0 lead in the best-of-seven series.
1 day 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.
1 day ago in Features, Trending
‘Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers’ brings artistry to a Halloween tradition
When fall arrives and leaves start changing color, Mike Valladao, a systems engineer at a cybersecurity company, slips into his alter ego, "Farmer Mike," also known as the "Picasso of Pumpkin Carvers."
Nation/World
4 hours 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.
1 day 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.
4 days ago in World
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.
5 days ago in National
Facing a ban on horse-drawn carriages, Central Park’s drivers fear for their future
The horse-drawn carriages that have cruised through Central Park for more than 150 years will soon be banished from New York City, ending an iconic tradition beloved by tourists but long opposed by animal welfare activists.
5 days ago in National
Violent Arizona storms bring possible tornado, toppled trees and golf ball-size hail
Trees fell onto homes and utility poles were knocked down by a possible tornado in a central Arizona community during a series of violent storms that moved through the state overnight into Thursday.
7 days ago in National
The Orionid meteor shower is coming. Here’s how and when to watch
The Orionids — one of two major meteor showers caused by remnants from Halley's comet — will peak this week, though a large moon will dim visibility until after it sets late at night.
Entertainment
4 hours ago in Entertainment, Music
Jay-Z picks himself to headline the Super Bowl halftime show at SoFi Stadium in Southern California
The man who has helped produce the Super Bowl halftime show is stepping into the spotlight: Jay-Z will headline the show himself. The NFL, Apple Music and Roc Nation announced Monday night that Jay-Z will be the featured performer for the halftime festivities on Feb. 14 at SoFi Stadium in Inglewood, California.
1 day ago in Entertainment
‘You Can See Everything’ surges with $19.5M at box office; ‘Clayface’ takes No. 1
DC Studios scored a modest, R-rated win with "Clayface," landing a $24 million opening weekend, according to studio estimates Sunday. But the biggest success story in theaters remained A24's Elizabeth Holmes documentary "You Can See Everything," which pulled in $19.5 million in its first weekend of wide release.
1 day ago in Entertainment
Chris Brown avoids prison time for brawling at a London nightclub
Grammy-winning singer Chris Brown avoided prison time Monday for beating a music producer with a tequila bottle at a London nightclub three years ago.
News from Jonesboro Right Now
50 minutes ago in Community, News
Jonesboro’s ‘Shoeshine Man’ Richard Goggins Passes Away at 74
Richard's work shining shoes evolved into "a lifetime of friendships, familiar faces, and meaningful connections," his obituary stated.
2 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Trial Date Set for Jonesboro Man in School Bus Threat Case
Court dates have been set for a Jonesboro man accused of threatening a school bus driver with a weapon in September.
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Government & Politics, News
Craighead County Quorum Court Approves Sheriff’s Office Step Pay Program, Inmate Fee Increases
The Craighead County Quorum Court on Monday night approved a pay increase program for certified sheriff's office deputies, as well as increases to the adult and juvenile inmate fees.
4 hours ago in Elections, News
9,000+ 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.
5 hours ago in Arts & Entertainment, Community, News
Foundation of Arts Celebrates 40 Years with Awards, New Mural, and Brand Reveal
Reaching the 40-year milestone, Executive Director Lynette Hirsch noted, is about honoring those who built the FOA's foundation while looking forward with anticipation.
22 hours ago in Community, Food, Giving Guide, News
Area Domino’s Stores Present Over $5K Check to Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas
Domino's franchisee-owned stores throughout Northeast Arkansas presented a check to the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas following a one-day fundraising event.
23 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Trial Date Set for Former DHS Worker Facing 40+ Child Sexual Abuse Material Charges
Dates have been set for the court proceedings of Gregory Curtis Daffron, a former Craighead County family service worker who is facing 44 counts of possessing or using child sexual abuse material.
24 hours ago in Business, Community, Food, News, Sports
Walk On’s Sports Bistreaux Celebrates Grand Opening of Jonesboro Restaurant
"Every single day, we strive to achieve excellence when it comes to hospitality, service, great cuisine and drinks behind the bar," said Walk On's head of operations Chris Williams in the ceremony.
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