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Jonesboro
Thursday, February 19th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 19th of February.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Voting is open for the 7th Annual Best of Northeast Arkansas Awards contest. Residents can cast daily votes online for over 200 categories of local businesses + organizations until 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Mar. 4. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Congregations across Jonesboro gathered on Feb. 18 for Ash Wednesday services marking the start of Lent, with churches offering multiple mass times to serve all worshippers. Father Cody Eveld explained (at Blessed Sacrament) that Lent focuses on almsgiving, fasting, and prayer. K8 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ GasBuddy’s study finds that Sunday is the cheapest day to buy gas in Arkansas, with prices easing on weekends and costing four to nine cents less per gallon than midweek (Wednesday is the priciest). K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Residents can join a free storm spotter training at the First National Bank Arena lower red entrance, 217 Olympic Drive in Jonesboro on Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., as NWS Memphis and county emergency management lead the session to help safely report severe weather. Jonesboro Right Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ During American Heart Month, Super V Drugs in Jonesboro offers free blood pressure screenings and medication advice to help residents manage heart health + lower their risk. Pharmacists encourage the community to get their numbers checked and learn simple lifestyle changes for a healthier heart. Jonesboro Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Ron Roberts, a veteran from Baylor, Auburn and Florida, was named Arkansas' defensive coordinator with a $2 million contract running through 2028. He will rebuild a struggling defense with an aggressive, pressure-focused approach — emphasizing accountability and high effort to boost performance next season. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arkansas women's basketball will face Texas tonight at 6:30 p.m. at Bud Walton Arena in Fayetteville. The Razorbacks lost 12 SEC games & Texas looks to secure its NCAA Tournament seeding ahead of this rare local matchup. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ No. 16 Ole Miss edged Arkansas State 7-6 in a walk-off finish at Swayze Field on Tuesday after a late sacrifice fly drove in the winning run. This loss marked Arkansas State’s first defeat of the season and showed their ability to compete against a ranked opponent. Northeast Arkansas News
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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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Honk! Jr
2-3 p.m. — The Foundation of Arts- Forum Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy the delightful family musical based on the Ugly Duckling.
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Honk! Jr
2-3 p.m. — The Foundation of Arts- Forum Theater — Tickets available — Experience the fun and whimsy of Honk! Jr, a delightful performance for all ages.
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