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Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope in history to vote in a US general election
Pope Leo XIV has become the first pope to vote in a U.S. general election. The Vatican confirmed Friday that the Chicago-born pontiff had submitted a mail-in ballot in Chicago ahead of November's midterm elections, citing his long-standing belief in civic participation.
22 hours ago in Lifestyle, Trending
Make no bones about it, the giant skeleton has become an American Halloween fixture
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.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
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.
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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5 hours ago in Entertainment
Hugh Jackman, William Shatner and George Takei among those paying tribute to Patrick Stewart
The death of Patrick Stewart at 86 led to a slew of tributes, including from acting colleagues and even Marvel Studios. Known for his roles as Capt. Jean-Luc Picard in "Star Trek" and Professor Charles Xavier in the "X-Men" films, Stewart died in Los Angeles on Wednesday after what his spokesperson described as a "brief and poignant journey" with Alzheimer's disease and Lewy Body Dementia.
22 hours ago in Entertainment, Trending
Patrick Stewart, legendary actor of ‘Star Trek’ and ‘X-Men’ fame, dies at 86
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.
1 day 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.
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40 minutes ago in Government & Politics, News, Outdoors
City of Jonesboro Secures Over $1M BRIC Grant for Lost Creek Flood Mitigation Project
The grant will fund detailed engineering and design plans for improvements to approximately 4.27 miles of the Lost Creek channel.
2 hours ago in News
Daylight Saving Time Ends on Sunday: Tips to Combat the Time Change
Prepare to "fall back" one hour this weekend as daylight saving time comes to an end across the country.
3 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Elections, Government & Politics, News, Sports, Traffic
Brookland Voters Consider Municipal Bond Restructuring at the Polls to Fund City Improvements
Brookland voters are considering whether to refund and refinance the city's existing municipal bonds, and the city's mayor is explaining how the bonds work and how they will be repaid.
4 hours ago in Crime & Safety, News
Man Held on $200K Bond Accused of Fleeing Jonesboro Traffic Stop, Fighting K-9
A man is being held on a $200,000 cash/surety bond after police said he fled a traffic stop, fought a Jonesboro K-9, and was found to have meth on him.
5 hours ago in Elections, News
13,000+ 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.
6 hours ago in Crime & Safety, Education, News
A-State Joins Higher Education Emergency Mutual Aid Agreement
The agreement allows member institutions to share resources before, during and after emergencies or special events.
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