Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
Students will begin dance rehearsal Friday at 6 p.m. at Jonesboro High School and choir practice Saturday at 3 p.m. at New Mount Zion Missionary Baptist Church — both leading up to the MLK Youth Day celebration on Jan.
18 at the high school’s Performing Arts Center.
Residents at Vue Apartments evacuated Tuesday after fire marshals declared the building unsafe following a December 10 fire — community members are now mobilizing to help those displaced find temporary housing near Nettleton High School.
The Foundation of Arts announced the comedy play The Foreigner at its Stage Too venue (330 South Main) with shows on Jan.
23-24 and Jan. 29-31. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. while food and beverages are available for purchase.
Jonesboro’s Bradbury Art Museum at A-State has named Julia Wintner as its new director.
With extensive global museum experience (including her Fulbright award), she will lead community-focused plans and innovative art exhibits at Fowler Center on 201 Olympic Drive.
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library announced a Homeschool Hangout on Jan.
15 from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its Round Room (315 West Oak Avenue) to introduce pre-K to 6th grade students to printmaking with guest instructors from the Bradbury Art Museum.
A Candlelight Classic Concert
7-9 p.m. — The Foundation of Arts- Forum Theater — Refunds available — Experience popular songs and classical staples under the glow of over 1,200 candles.
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