Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 30th of March.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
📰 Economy
A trade deal for 30,000 metric tons of red meat between the EU and Australia is unlikely to affect local cattle ranchers, according to an Arkansas State University professor.
Experts say local factors (fuel prices and drought) will have a greater impact on market prices than the deal.
🏥 Health
Dr. Hannah Diab from the Jonesboro Family Pet Hospital warned pet owners about canine distemper after Fayetteville officials reported a rise in cases among wild raccoons.
She stressed that vaccination is crucial to protect pets.
🏈 Sports
At the Clemson Invitational held on Sunday at The Reserve at Lake Keowee (South Carolina), Maria Jose Marin earned a co-championship as the Arkansas women’s golf team finished one stroke behind Florida.
The Razorbacks will prepare for the SEC Championship at Pelican Golf Club from April 17 to April 21.
Arkansas State beat James Madison 2-1 on Sunday at Tomlinson Stadium—Slayton Family Field, with Dylan Farley pitching 5 innings and Kaden Amundson hitting a solo home run—his second homer of the year.
The team will travel to Memphis on Tuesday, Mar. 31 at 6:00 p.m.
Liam Hicks drove in three runs Saturday (with a sacrifice fly in the 3rd and a two-run home run in the 5th) to give the Marlins a 4-3 win over the Rockies in Miami.
The Arkansas State alum shone in his first MLB start of 2026.
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