Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 9th of March.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
Entergy said on Friday that $5 billion in customer savings will benefit 2.3 million customers across Arkansas, Louisiana, and Mississippi from new data center agreements.
One deal has Google building a 600-megawatt solar + 350-megawatt battery facility in Arkansas, part of grid upgrades to lower outages.
Communities Unlimited is offering affordable home repair loans to low- and moderate-income homeowners in 30 Arkansas counties to help complete repairs before extreme heat arrives this spring and summer (homeowners should check program details).
On Sunday, Arkansas State women's basketball lost 73-83 to Troy in the SBC semifinals at Pensacola Bay Center (the team hit 40% shots with D’Arrah Allen scoring 18 points).
The Sloan-Hendrix girls advanced to the 2A State Finals after a fast-break overtime win on Mar.
8, showing strong team effort and determination. The team now prepares for the next challenge at the upcoming tournament.
Marion boys earned a spot in the 5A State Finals with an overtime win (Mar.
8) and will face a new opponent for the championship later this week.
Arkansas State baseball beat Oral Roberts 7-0 Sunday at Chapman Park, with Walton recording a 3-for-3 performance and scoring key runs.
The Cougars will face Little Rock Tuesday at 3 p.m. on Gary Hogan Field.
Honk! Jr
2-3 p.m. — The Foundation of Arts- Forum Theater — Tickets available — Enjoy the delightful family musical based on the Ugly Duckling.
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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