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Jonesboro
Friday, March 27th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On March 21, volunteers from The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints served at the Helping Neighbors Food Pantry, assembling food packs for children and seniors facing food insecurity. The effort is part of America250 (a national initiative delivering food to banks for the 250th anniversary). Jonesboro Right Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Sissy’s Log Cabin promoted Cain Kelly to manager at its Jonesboro store, and he brings eight years of jewelry experience plus a GIA certification to lead the team and uphold trusted service standards. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Brookland Odyssey of the Mind Booster Club is raising funds for its seven teams to attend World Finals at Iowa State in May; community members can support them through an OM Spring Camp (April 13-17) and a Showcase and Spaghetti Night (April 18) featuring team performances and donation options. Jonesboro Right Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Agriculture declared high wildfire risk statewide through March 29, with many Northeast counties under burn bans. Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and unattended flames (campfires and grilling) and report any fires promptly. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Supreme Court will hold its biannual Appeals on Wheels event at Arkansas State University on Thursday, Apr. 2 from 9:45 a.m. until noon, letting students, faculty and community members view live appellate arguments — an opportunity to see the judicial process firsthand. K8 News
- ➤ Crews finished applying new road overlays on Huntington + Matthews Avenues today in Jonesboro as part of the city's 2025 Overlay Plan, aiming to provide smoother, safer streets for local drivers. Northeast Arkansas News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Goldfinch Health’s Billion Pill Pledge program will help local hospitals in Craighead, Baxter, Phillips and Pope counties reduce opioid use after surgeries while providing alternative pain management options; St. Bernards joined the initiative on March 20 and more hospitals will be announced soon + local leaders support the program. Jonesboro Right Now
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Oasis Art Festival
12-6 p.m. — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with local art, poetry, music, and food.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Too many of us are not living our dreams because we are living our fears.
~ Les Brown
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