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18 hours 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.
18 hours 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."
18 hours ago in Sports, Trending
Yamal, Mbappé, Kane and Messi in contention to win the Ballon d’Or. Here’s what to know
The Ballon d'Or winners will be announced on Monday with a new generation of soccer stars, led by Lamine Yamal and Kylian Mbappé, ready to stamp their name on the trophy that for so long was a personal duel between Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo.
4 days ago in Sports, Trending
World Series preview: Surprising Rays-Brewers showdown to open with Jacob Misiorowski’s record heat
The Miz will try to whiz his famous fastball by batters on baseball's biggest stage, opening a new-look World Series between teams guaranteed to produce a first-time champion.
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18 hours 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.
19 hours 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.
3 days ago in Entertainment
‘Rent’ musical celebrates its 30th Broadway anniversary with a starry show: ‘No day but today’
Jordan Fisher was in middle school when he first heard it. He was at his first cast party, gathering with fellow performers around his drama teacher's piano after some community theater.
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News from Jonesboro Right Now
12 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.
13 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.
14 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.
14 hours ago in Business, News
Acme Brick Company to Halt Manufacturing at Jonesboro Plant by End of 2026
Gary Grant, director of human resources for Acme Brick Company, confirmed the decision to JRN, saying 27 employees will be affected.
15 hours ago in Local Spotlight, News, Sports
From the NBA Finals to Jonesboro: Corey Brewer’s Journey to the Red Wolves
Ahead of his debut on the sidelines, JRN sat down with the new assistant coach to discuss his journey and the championship mentality he intends to bring to the community.
Red Wolves Road Test at Troy Concludes with 2-1 Defeat
Arkansas State (3-8-4, 1-6-2 SBC) struck first, but a pair of second half goals gave Troy (4-9-4, 3-4-2 SBC) the Sunday afternoon win at the Troy Soccer Complex.
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