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Jonesboro
Wednesday, April 1st, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 1st of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Windy, dry conditions put extra strain on volunteer fire departments across Northeast Arkansas — Brookland’s Fire Protection District reported a 20% rise in calls related to outdoor burning. The department asks residents to volunteer to help with the increased demand and is working to boost its fuel supplier limit. K8 News
- ➤ Design Week in Jonesboro invites residents to share ideas for the city’s 30-year plan through an open house, pop ups, and group meetings this week. The design team will review collected feedback at the closing session on Thursday (5:30 to 7:30 p.m.) at the Youth Community Center. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ KLEK 102.5 FM & Glory 104.3 FM host an Easter Bible giveaway today from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at KLEK on Franklin Street, offering free Bibles to those in need. Northeast Arkansas News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro Public Library hosts three April events. On Tuesday, Apr. 14, a phone apps class (1-2 p.m.) in the Community Resource Room and a Tween Workshop (4-5 p.m.) are held, while on Thursday, Apr. 16, a Homeschool Hangout field trip departs from the Fowler Center at ASU for children pre-K to 6th grade. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Emelie Lyons, Westside High School assistant band director, was named the March K8 News Teacher of the Month for creating a supportive band room atmosphere—students praise her for choosing fun pieces and listening to their ideas. K8 News
- ➤ A Jonesboro native has been selected as a national Barry Goldwater Scholar at MSU—one of three Mississippi State students honored for strong academics and research potential. Jonesboro Sun
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Local boating experts and dealers urge boaters to de-winterize & service their vessels and review safety rules as boating season ramps up in Northeast Arkansas. Following 16-year high fatalities last year, local operators emphasize safe practices to prevent impairment and speeding. Northeast Arkansas News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State women’s basketball advanced to the WNIT Fab 4 after beating Cleveland State 71-53 at First National Bank Arena on Monday night. Senior Wynter Rogers scored 20 points, and the Red Wolves will host Marshall today at 7 p.m. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Tuesday night, Arkansas State lost by a score of 9 to 11 at FedExPark after a rally that featured six home runs and multiple comeback attempts. The team will resume its road swing tomorrow at Troy with a game set for 6 p.m. 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
The longer you wait to do something, the more likely you are to find a reason not to do it.
~ James Clear
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