Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of January.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
Jonesboro is inviting local artists to convert ordinary utility boxes into vibrant art for the Art in the City: Traffic Signal Cabinets project.
Applications are due by Jan. 30.
Nominations are open for the Living Legends Awards and will be presented Saturday, Feb.
28 at Arkansas State University. Nominations close Friday, Jan. 23 and the ceremony at Centennial Hall of Reng Student Union will run from 5 to 8 p.m.
Gas prices in Arkansas fell 4.3 cents to $2.31 a gallon after a 1.8 cent rise last week, according to data from 1,826 local stations.
The current price is 16.2 cents lower than a month ago + 35.8 cents cheaper than a year ago.
Co-choir directors Oscar Quiroz and Laura Watkins guide nearly 100 students in Nettleton School District's combined junior and senior high choir programs — reporting a 15% increase in the junior choir and a 36% rise in the high school group, with a Fine Arts Music Appreciation class set to begin in January.
Jonesboro crews installed a new pedestrian-activated HawkLight on North Church Street near Parker Park over the last few weeks.
It is scheduled to open before the Parker Park pool opens this summer and officials plan to install more for safe street crossing.
City Water and Light crews are working on a water main leak on Caraway Road in front of Center Court Plaza today—private contractor work temporarily affected a customer fire line while police direct traffic and fire officials monitor the situation.
Jonesboro officials remind residents how to text 911 in emergencies and say messages must include name, location, needed services, and relevant details (such as incident description and travel direction) to help dispatchers send assistance promptly.
JRN has partnered with area animal shelters to present Pets of the Week featuring rescue animals like Huey, an 11-month-old medium mix, and Toulouse, a 10-week-old kitten now ready for adoption.
Local residents can help by volunteering, donating & fostering with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society.
Chandler Jackson spoke at Live with the Red Wolves on Jan.
12 in Jonesboro, where he discussed the team’s performance + shared his hopes for the upcoming season for local fans.
Sloan-Hendrix boys and girls swept the Kell Classic titles earlier this week, displaying strong athletic skill in the high school competition held locally.
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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