Thursday, February 27th, 2025

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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 27th of February.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Great Clips will offer $6.99 haircuts during a weeklong event in March at its Jonesboro and Paragould locations to support local nonprofit organizations. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The 84th annual Jonesboro Kiwanis 'Pop Stricklin' Pancake Day is set for March 1 at First Presbyterian Church in Jonesboro. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State University's KASU 91.9 FM, celebrating its 68th year, launches its Spring 2025 Fun(d) Drive on March 3 to reach a $30,000 goal for station support. NEA Report
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Brookland man is charged with two Class Y felonies for allegedly raping a child under 14, facing 10 to 40 years or life in prison. NEA Report
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library invites music enthusiasts to a Ukulele Jam Session on March 7, offering an opportunity for attendees to learn or practice ukulele with the song 'Stuck in the Middle with You.' Northeast Arkansas News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Jonesboro Business Association, in collaboration with NEACTC and business leaders, is preparing over 100 students for Draft Day, an event to enhance workforce readiness in Northeast Arkansas. NEA Report
- ➤ The Arvest Foundation donated $5,000 to the 'Thrown to the Wolves High School Innovation Competition', encouraging innovation among high school teams in Arkansas. Jonesboro Right Now
SHOP NEWS
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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.
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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.
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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.
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