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Sunday, January 4th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 4th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Groups held a prayer rally along Highway 18 from Blytheville to Jonesboro to remember those lost in multiple crashes since 2023 + six sites connected via livestream to honor victims and call for safer driving. Organizers said the rally brought the community together in a time of shared grief and hope. K8 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Mary Dutton’s 1967 novel Thorpe examines race relations in a fictional Arkansas town—drawing comparisons to To Kill a Mockingbird—and was later adapted into a TV movie in 1980. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Oaklawn raised the first America 250 flag on Saturday morning in Hot Springs at Larry Snyder Winner's Circle — a flag showing America 250 Arkansas on a state outline — with Secretary of State Cole Jester and local officials present. More state semiquincentennial events are planned. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Greenwood quarterback Kane Archer battled a challenging senior season as he led the Bulldogs to a state championship game while setting records with over 3,500 passing yards, 1,300 rushing yards, and 62 total touchdowns (34 passing, 28 rushing). Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arkansas and Tennessee played a tied first half at Bud Walton Arena on Saturday, Jan. 3—Darius Acuff led a key run while Trevon Brazile boosted the crowd. Both teams entered the SEC opener with 10-3 nonconference records and continued to battle in a closely contested game. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ The Bearcats edged the Raiders in overtime to win the NEA title + the 78th Northeast Arkansas Invitational concluded today in Jonesboro. Jonesboro Sun
- ➤ Arkansas State Women's Hoops beat ULM 89-71 on Jan. 3 as they secured their 10th straight win using a confident performance on the court. K8 News
- ➤ On Saturday, Jan. 3, Arkansas State’s men’s basketball team fell to James Madison after Matt Hayman scored 23 points — the game showcased his effort amid the team’s overall struggles. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas football lost two quarterbacks and now seeks a new option. Memphis freshman AJ Hill, rated ESPN's No. 7 pocket passer, will visit on Saturday + his father said the move is part of the coach's plan to boost the team. Delta Digital News Service
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