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Jonesboro
Thursday, February 5th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 5th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Community Foundation of Greene County awarded a 10K grant to Together We Foster to support children in need as part of a statewide initiative celebrating 50 years of philanthropy; the nonprofit serves parts of Craighead and Greene counties. Mix 106.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University's campus will host free Black History Month events through Feb. 28, featuring tabling, panel discussions, a soul food dinner, and a talent show to celebrate, educate and elevate Black history. NEA Report
- ➤ The 2026 Delta National Small Prints Exhibition is open at Bradbury Art Museum until March 18, where juror Ann Johnson selected 55 award-winning prints spanning three countries— including Best in Show and other honors— to join the museum’s permanent collection. Museum hours are Tuesday–Saturday, 12 p.m.–5 p.m., with free admission. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State University hosts its fourth annual Darwin Day, starting with an exhibit at A-State Museum (320 University Loop inside Dean B. Ellis Library). The exhibit displays fossils and specimens of plants and animals that no longer live in Arkansas or anywhere else. Delta Digital News Service
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University reported a record spring enrollment of 16,145 students with gains in on-campus, online, and transfer numbers. The university is attracting rising fall applications and plans to open the state’s first College of Veterinary Medicine this fall (pending accreditation). NEA Report
- ➤ Congress approved $18.8M in appropriations to boost Arkansas State projects for health care and steel research. A-State will use $9M for a simulation building in Jonesboro, $7.7M for a Health Science Center at ASU-Newport, and $2.1M for equipment at the Center for Advanced Materials (pending board approval). Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arkansas State University is hosting events to celebrate Black History Month on campus this month from Feb. 3 to Feb. 28 for the university community and public — key events include a kickoff panel, a soul food dinner on Feb. 6, and a Living Legends Awards Gala on Feb. 28. K8 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Teen Health Arkansas has launched new resources for teens, families and communities to access comprehensive health education and advocacy programs statewide. The initiative will soon connect users with local services (including support in your area). Jonesboro Sun
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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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Chi Omega Run for a Wish 5K
9 AM — Arkansas State University Pavilion — Registration fee applies — Participate in the 18th Annual Run for a Wish 5K to support local wishes.
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~ Richard Feynman
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