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Jonesboro
Thursday, January 15th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 15th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Once Upon a Child in Jonesboro held a free giveaway on Wednesday during the cold snap, letting families take up to 30 items of children's winter clothes + shoes. The store used leftover clearance items to help those in need. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ The Northeast Arkansas Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day Parade Committee announced the 24th MLK Jr. Day Celebration will take place Jan. 18 to 19 in Jonesboro. The event will unite families, youth, organizations, and community leaders to reflect on progress and unity (Where Do We Go From Here? theme). Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ University Heights Lions Club Park reopened on North Bridge Street with a new ADA-accessible playground + safety improvements as part of the Parks and Recreation Master Plan to invest in local parks. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Fraternity members from Nu Tau Sigma celebrated the 112th Founders' Day on Saturday, Jan. 10 at the ASU Carl R. Reng Student Union; new officers were installed with Franklin Teague as president and Al Moore as vice president (the chapter plans to expand its community service in Jonesboro). Mix 106.3
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Systems Group purchased an 8,400 sqft facility at 2200 E. Matthews Ave to serve as its Clean Air Division headquarters, planning to expand its team from six to over 20 when operations move in February to boost regional industrial growth. Jonesboro Right Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The St. Louis Fed said economic activity in Arkansas grew modestly from strong late-holiday sales & steady employment, while some businesses faced rising prices and ongoing agricultural supply issues. Manufacturers and realtors reported slight gains as credit standards tightened for some loans. Delta Digital News Service
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host Tween Stations: Sensory Night for tweens on Tuesday, Jan. 27, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the Round Room (315 West Oak Avenue), offering interactive puzzles, optical illusions, and sensory stations with no registration required. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Farmers, consultants, and students gathered at Arkansas State University on Wednesday for the 28th Annual Arkansas Soil and Water Education Conference to learn ways to protect soil health and water quality. The event also supported graduate student research to address local agriculture challenges. Northeast Arkansas News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Harold Copenhaver announced Jim Stearns as the new Parks and Recreation director to manage 160 full and part-time staff + 50 seasonal workers. He aims to expand youth sports and adult recreation in line with the community's 2024 Master Parks Plan. Jonesboro Right Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The local extension offers advice for battling seasonal affective disorder from winter's short days and cold weather. It recommends sunlight, exercise, and healthy eating, with a trip to the doctor if symptoms grow severe. Delta Digital News Service
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A Candlelight Classic Concert
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