Daily
Jonesboro
Saturday, March 1st, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro prepares for the demolition of the former Citizens Bank building downtown, with construction workers assembling equipment and setting up protective structures to ensure neighboring buildings are safe. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Teens in Jonesboro are invited to a Garden Rock Painting event at the Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library on March 12 to decorate gardens, with no registration required. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Jonesboro residents are participating in a neighborhood cleanup tomorrow at the “Y” Youth Community Center to collect a variety of unwanted items. Northeast Arkansas News
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Arturo Chacon has been arrested following a three-vehicle accident in Jonesboro, AR, that resulted in one fatality and non-life-threatening injuries to others, facing multiple charges including negligent homicide. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro, Arkansas, will host its 8th annual Mardi Gras celebration featuring a vibrant parade, dancing, food specials, and an after-party to support local businesses and a nonprofit food charity. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University celebrated the graduation of students from 45 states, D.C., and 18 countries at their Fall 2024 Commencement Ceremony. NEA Report
- ➤ Be Pro Be Proud initiated its 2025 Draft Day series in Jonesboro, connecting students with 23 hiring organizations for career opportunities in technical fields. Jonesboro Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas State football team released its 2025 schedule, featuring an opening game against Southeast Missouri and five home games at Centennial Bank Stadium. Delta Digital News Service
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Love your enemies, do good to those who hate you, bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.
~ Jesus
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