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Saturday, February 7th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses across Northeast Arkansas are preparing for Super Bowl Sunday crowds as restaurants like Wings To Go in Jonesboro offer special deals and pre-orders (helping reduce wait times), and venues in Paragould plan family-friendly events with game day screenings. The community is set for food, fun, and football. Delta Digital News Service
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Kim and Perry Nettles will host the 9th Annual Mardi Gras Party and Parade on Feb. 14 in downtown Jonesboro. The event features a walking parade from 6-7 p.m. along Church Street and a Cajun feast at the Elks Lodge from 7 p.m. to midnight — tickets are $60. Jonesboro Right Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ In December, Arkansas’ unemployment hit 4.2% while Jonesboro saw a 1.4% job growth rate, outpacing state and national trends—economist Dr. Michael Pakko described the rising numbers as a sign of a growing labor force, with local training programs and a soon-to-open food facility boosting prospects. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Brookland Public Schools held a topping off ceremony Friday when students and faculty set the final beam for an 83,000 sqft building that will house 750 third and fourth graders in the 2026–2027 school year — the facility includes special education spaces, a media center, a cafeteria and a gym. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jonesboro Fire Department is accepting online applications for its free Citizens Fire Academy that runs Mondays from March 6 through May 11 from 6 to 9 p.m.—registration ends Feb. 27. K8 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro lost to Bryant in a doubleheader on Friday, Feb. 6; local high school teams played a close, fast game that kept fans engaged throughout the night. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State alum Liam Hicks was named to Canada's 30-man roster for the World Baseball Classic, which starts March 6th. He hit .247 with 6 home runs (45 RBI) for the Miami Marlins and led the 2023 Arizona Fall League with a .449 average. K8 News
- ➤ Junior thrower Menachem Chen will become Arkansas State’s 12th Olympian and first Winter Olympian when he competes in bobsleigh events at Milano Cortina 2026. Chen — a record holder in discus and a winner of indoor shot put titles — represents the Israeli team. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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