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Jonesboro
Tuesday, March 31st, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 31st of March.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ JRN partnered with local shelters to launch Pets of the Week on March 30, featuring adoptable pets such as Haze (a 5.5-year-old mix weighing 56 lbs) and Beth Dutton (a calico cat with kittens) at Northeast Arkansas Humane Society; the program supports adoptions, foster care, volunteering, and donations. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ KLEK 102.5 FM and Glory 104.3 FM will host a free Bible giveaway tomorrow from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1411 Franklin St to offer 160 Bibles on a first-come, first-served basis as part of their Easter outreach. The Fox 104.9
- ➤ NEA CAC is observing Child Abuse Prevention Awareness Month in April by hosting outreach and educational events to help residents learn the signs of abuse & promote safe homes in Jonesboro and neighboring counties. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Registration is underway for Exchange Club of Jonesboro’s annual trap shoot tournament scheduled for Saturday, April 11 at the Jonesboro Shooting Complex, and organizers encourage local residents to sign up for this community event. K8 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Randolph County Heritage Museum will host Marty Ryall (Director of Heritage at the Arkansas Department of Parks, Tourism and Heritage) for a free public program on Monday, April 6 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. in the John and Mary Helen Jackson Meeting Room. K8 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Farmers in Lake City begin planting and say a timely rain will help activate seeds and chemistry. Casey Hook of Hook's Family Farms warned that missing even half-inch of rain could lead to a $10,000 mistake and impact corn, cotton, and soybean crops. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Gas prices in Jonesboro have dipped slightly to $3.43 today—down two cents from last week but still well above last month's $2.66 average; drivers in nearby Mississippi County now pay $3.58 per gallon amid ongoing regional trends. Northeast Arkansas News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NYITCOM at A-State will mark its 10th anniversary on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Embassy Suites at Red Wolf Convention Center & honor over 70 alumni serving local communities since welcoming its first class in 2016. K8 News
- ➤ NYITCOM at A-State will host its 10-year anniversary dinner event on May 21 at Embassy Suites at Red Wolf Convention Center, featuring founding dean Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee and other community leaders. The celebration comes ahead of the graduation of its seventh class. NEA Report
- ➤ NYITCOM at A-State will celebrate 10 years on May 21 at Embassy Suites at Red Wolf Convention Center, hosting a 6:30 p.m. dinner — featuring founding dean Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee and local leaders discussing the school’s impact on health education and the regional economy. The Fox 104.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas State women tied their record with 27 wins and advanced to the WNIT Fab 4 with a 71-53 win over Cleveland State Monday at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro. Marshall will face ASU at 7 p.m. Wednesday for a championship spot. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Three Arkansas gymnasts earned WCGA All-America honors on Monday by ranking high in their events. Morgan Price, Joscelyn Roberson, and Lauren Williams received first-team and second-team nods, and the Razorbacks will compete at the NCAA Lexington Regional on Friday at noon on ESPN+. Delta Digital News Service
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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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