Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 25th of March.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
🏘️ Community
The Skirmish: A Delta Gravel Festival in Jonesboro will run from May 28-31 with a competitive 100-mile race and a free family fun ride on May 30.
The festival (heart and soul on May 29-30) also features vendors, live music and community rides to boost local sports tourism.
JRN’s Easter Guide 2026 lists community events across Craighead County—from egg hunts and meet-the-Bunny stops on March 28 to Holy Week services on April 3-5.
Local venues include Wayne (Biscuit) Park, Farm Bureau Insurance, and several churches, with event listings available by email inquiry.
🏛️ Government
A rezoning request for a lot on East Johnson Avenue is set for review by the Metropolitan Area Planning Commission on April 14 (next meeting) to change it from industrial to commercial, expecting more neighborhood shopping and business, while nearby owner Casey Spencer noted growth might raise traffic concerns.
🏈 Sports
Wynter Rogers wore a mask and posted a double-double as Arkansas State routed Radford in the WNIT 2nd Round on Mar.
24 (home in Jonesboro).
Matt Jones and Ethan Westerman appeared on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast to preview the Razorbacks' trip to San Jose, where they will face Arizona in the Sweet 16 at the NCAA Tournament.
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