Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
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🏘️ Community
The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library invites children to a Lunar New Year lantern-making event on January 28, 2025, from 4 to 5:30 p.m.
AR-Kids Pediatric Day Centers in Jonesboro are hosting a 'Souper-Saturday' to give away free soup to the community on January 25.
🚨 Crime
An Arkansas lawyer filed a lawsuit against a Mississippi man for defamation over posts made in a Facebook yard sale group.
Police are investigating the deaths of a 50-year-old woman and a man found in a neighborhood, treating the case as a suspected homicide with no further suspects.
🏥 Health
Jonesboro first responders receive mental health support to mitigate the impact of traumatic scenes, with police and fire departments implementing peer support and wellness programs.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas State University appoints Rashad Pittman, with a notable coaching background including a national championship, as the new defensive line coach for the Red Wolves football team.
Arkansas State's Head Coach Butch Jones has promoted Dakota Tillman to special teams coordinator, aiming to enhance the team's performance based on Tillman's successful track record.
Kennedie Montue's last-second three-pointer clinched a 67-65 overtime win for Arkansas State women's basketball against Louisiana, marking their best conference start since the 2015-16 season.
🎉 Jonesboro Events
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2025 Jonesboro Firefighters Pickleball Tournament
This event features a pickleball tournament hosted by local firefighters, providing an opportunity for residents to engage in friendly competition.
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