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Friday, January 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 17th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ 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. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ AR-Kids Pediatric Day Centers in Jonesboro are hosting a 'Souper-Saturday' to give away free soup to the community on January 25. Northeast Arkansas News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ An Arkansas lawyer filed a lawsuit against a Mississippi man for defamation over posts made in a Facebook yard sale group. NEA Report
- ➤ 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. Northeast Arkansas News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ 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. K8 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ 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. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ 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. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ 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 Right Now
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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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