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Tuesday, January 27th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of January.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Due to wintry weather, the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas rescheduled Wednesday's USDA food distribution, but the locations remain the same at First National Bank Arena at Arkansas State University (217 Olympic Drive in Jonesboro) and Caraway Housing Authority (325 Missouri St. in Caraway). Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Over the weekend a winter storm iced local fields and roads, forcing ranchers to work overtime to keep their animals warm and watered. They adjusted routines after difficult conditions blanketed pastures and created extra challenges on rural routes. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Plumbers across Northeast Arkansas are bracing for burst pipe calls as warming temperatures thaw frozen pipes. They expect today and Wednesday to bring more issues — residents are encouraged to learn how to turn off their water to help prevent flooding. K8 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy reported that Arkansas gas prices fell less than a penny last week—regular unleaded averaged $2.40 per gallon at 1,826 stations, which is 5.3 cents higher than last month and 35.2 cents lower than a year ago. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Bay High School art teacher Sherry Carmer (a 15-year veteran) said her students earned multiple awards at last fall’s Inspired Exhibit at the Bradbury Art Museum, with freshman Abigail Loggins winning 1st Place Best in Show among 14 high schools. The district’s new art program model expands creative learning for high schoolers. NEA Report
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Bernards hosts Heart Day on Thursday, Feb. 12 from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at its Auditorium on 505 East Washington Avenue in Jonesboro — the event offers free screenings, Ask the Expert sessions and CPR training for heart health. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The American Red Cross is hosting an emergency blood drive today at its office at 2416 S. Madison in Jonesboro from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Appointments can be made online using keyword ARCJONESBORO. K8 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The No. 15 Razorbacks will seek their first SEC road win in nearly three weeks as they face Oklahoma at 6 p.m. today at Norman’s Lloyd Noble Center — a key matchup for improving their road performance. Delta Digital News Service
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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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Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Baseball
11 AM – 3 PM — Tomlinson Stadium — Tickets starting at $17 — Catch an exciting college baseball showdown in Jonesboro.
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