NEW YORK CITY — Superstorm Sandy made landfall in the northeast Monday night, triggering fires, floods and leaving nearly 8 million people without power. As of Tuesday, there were 30 deaths due to the storm, according to CNN. New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg reported 18 deaths in the city alone. According to one transit official, New York City’s 108-year-old subway system has been devastated with floodwaters.
OKLAHOMA CITY — An Oklahoma law allowing unconcealed weapons went into effect Thursday. Under the law anyone licensed to carry a concealed firearm can choose to carry a weapon, loaded or unloaded, out in the open according to The New York Times.
SAN FRANCISCO — The Walt Disney Company agreed on Tuesday to purchase Lucasfilm from Star Wars creator George Lucas for a value of $4.05 billion. The transaction will give Disney control of the Star Wars franchise, but Lucas said he will still work as a consultant on Star Wars Episode 7, which according to the company is targeted for release in 2015.
SEARCY — Hopkins Orthodontics is hosting a Halloween Candy Buy Back today at Berry Hill Park. The business will be buying back Halloween candy for $1 per pound to be shipped in care packages for troops overseas. The event is from 4 to 7 p.m., and will offer food, door prizes and games.
