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Saturday, March 15th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 15th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Thursday evening, a local scouting group honored Dr. Chuck Welch as a Community Legend at the Red Wolf Convention Center—he served as a former A-State System President and now leads the American Association of State Colleges and Universities. The event raised $19,261 for scouting programs in several counties. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arvest Bank is launching its 15th Million Meals campaign on April 1 to raise 15% more meals and funds for local food partners until May 31—efforts designed to fight hunger ahead of summer. The campaign will support families facing food insecurity by boosting extra help at food banks and schools—aiming to ease the struggle for healthy food in our community. Jonesboro Right Now
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A crash blocked both lanes of State Highway 351 near Craighead County Road 762 — it happened at 5:30 a.m. on March 14 — and E-911 advised drivers to take a different route until the road is cleared. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At its quarterly meeting this week, ASU System trustees celebrated the groundbreaking for the new College of Veterinary Medicine in Jonesboro and praised women’s basketball Coach Destinee Rogers for leading the team to a Sun Belt Conference Tournament championship and NCAA Tournament berth. The $33.2 million facility will welcome its first students in fall 2026 + board members approved additional strategic actions. NEA Report
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ With a tornado watch in effect until Saturday, March 15 at 3 a.m., JRN has compiled a list of public storm shelters across Craighead County (including the Courthouse Annex, Fox Meadow Elementary, and Riverside High School) that will be updated as more sites open. Officials advise residents to follow safety precautions and seek low ground if a shelter is not readily available. Jonesboro Right Now
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ KAIT has partnered with in-market networks to broadcast free baseball games for the 2025 season, showing Texas Rangers, Kansas City Royals & St. Louis Cardinals games on digital channel 25.2 while viewers can use an antenna to watch the broadcasts. K8 News
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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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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
2:30-6:30 p.m. — Mainstage Theatre at The Fowler Center — Ticketed — Experience the enchanting tale of Cinderella brought to life through captivating music and storytelling.
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Spring Bouquet Class
6:30-8 p.m. — Judd Hill Farmers' Market — All materials provided — Craft beautiful floral arrangements with expert guidance just in time for spring.
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Run4TheKure 5K Run/Walk
9 AM – 12 PM — Arkansas State University — Sign up fee applies — Lace up for a cause to support pediatric cancer research and help find a cure.
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Open House Event
1-2 p.m. — 1424 S Church St — Contact your realtor — Explore a charming 3bed 2bath home with a double garage and open living areas.
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Artsy's Spring Fling Craft Show
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Jonesboro — $1 entry — Celebrate Artsy's 8th birthday with a trendy craft show featuring unique vendors and exclusive swag bags for early shoppers.
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