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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 21st of February.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • Jonesboro officials confirm the tunnel beneath Main Street has been filled with concrete, marking progress in the Citizen's Bank Building demolition, with closure of the nearby parking lot.  Delta Digital News Service
  • The Rev. Britt Skarda, a retired pastor, will be the guest preacher at the First United Methodist Church of Jonesboro, delivering a message titled "God of the Neglected".  Jonesboro Right Now

EDUCATION NEWS

  • Jonesboro Public Schools and Arkansas State University announce resumption of normal sessions and activities on Friday after a two-day closure.  Northeast Arkansas News
  • Kirsten Grubb, a medical student at NYITCOM at A-State, was awarded the first Ritter Family Foundation scholarship to support her goal of practicing emergency medicine in medically underserved areas of Arkansas.  Jonesboro Right Now

SPORTS NEWS

  • Despite Izaiyah Nelson's double-double, Arkansas State was defeated 60-56 by South Alabama in men's basketball.  Jonesboro Right Now

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • Chi Omega Run for a Wish 5K at Arkansas State University

    The Chi Omega Run for a Wish 5K is an annual charity race hosted at Arkansas State University, supporting a philanthropic cause.

    Sat, 3/1/25

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  • Arkansas State Red Wolves vs. Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions

    A competitive college baseball matchup featuring the Arkansas State Red Wolves against the Arkansas-Pine Bluff Golden Lions at Tomlinson Stadium.

    Thu, 3/6/25

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  • Monster Truck Nitro Tour in Jonesboro

    The Monster Truck Nitro Tour brings the nation's most competitive monster trucks to First National Bank Arena for a thrilling motorsport experience.

    Sat, 3/22/25

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REAL ESTATE

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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