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Jonesboro
Thursday, January 8th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 8th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ 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. K8 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ 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 Right Now
- ➤ 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. NEA Report
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ 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. Northeast Arkansas News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Yesterday I was clever, so I wanted to change the world. Today I am wise, so I am changing myself.
~ Rumi
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