Daily
Jonesboro
Wednesday, January 14th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Residents can join an Elvis-themed benefit dance to help local pets on Saturday, Jan. 31 at VFW Jonesboro, 300 Airport Road. The 7-10 p.m. event offers line dance lessons by Coast Line Dance + tunes by Rockin’ Randy DJ to raise funds for Arkansas Pet Savers. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ A town hall held last Tuesday at the Craighead County Public Library allowed local women to share their workforce challenges with community leaders, including issues like caregiving, entrepreneurship and occupational licensing — as United WE plans to turn the conversation into future recommendations. Northeast Arkansas News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Local fire crews responded today near the ASU track and field complex when construction equipment caught fire and flames spread to adjacent grass; officials say traffic remains unaffected but caution residents about smoke. Mix 106.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Education partnered with Care Solace to offer schools a free 24/7 mental health & social services program for students and families, with Jonesboro Public Schools already reporting benefits during its first month. K8 News
- ➤ High school students are invited to compete in the Great A-State Media Fest hosted by A-State’s School of Media and Journalism. Submissions remain open until Friday, March 27 and the awards ceremony will be held on Friday, April 24 (broadcast on ASU-TV). Jonesboro Right Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Methodist Family Health opened the 70-bed Methodist Children’s Behavioral Hospital Tuesday at 3024 Red Wolf Boulevard Suite 1 to provide mental health care for children under 18. Dr. John Burnett said the facility fills a regional gap in care—saving families from long trips to Memphis or Little Rock. K8 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
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