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Jonesboro
Friday, April 3rd, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 3rd of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Keep Arkansas Beautiful is seeking local volunteers for its Greatest American Cleanup event celebrating the nation's 250th anniversary; residents are invited to join in making community spaces cleaner (and more inviting). K8 News
- ➤ City Water and Light will flush city water systems from April 12 to April 17, operating nightly from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. to remove sediment buildup & ensure proper fire hydrant function. The Fox 104.9
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ At Holy Angels Convent in Jonesboro, the Olivetan Benedictine Sisters start their day at 6 a.m. with Mass and prayer before heading to work at St. Bernards, where they balance hospital duties and community care, and later share evening prayers (and play games). Mix 106.3
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University announced a new John A. Bobango — Pi Kappa Alpha Endowed Scholarship to help high-achieving business and law students earn awards, giving first preference to Pi Kappa Alpha members, then students from Memphis and Jonesboro. The scholarship honors Bobango’s legacy and supports academic excellence. NEA Report
- ➤ Arkansas Supreme Court brought its Appeals on Wheels program to A-State campus Thursday so high school students from Greene County Tech (Valley View, Academies at Jonesboro, Nettleton, and Brookland) witnessed live oral arguments that showed the justice system in action. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Today, students at Valley View Elementary participated in a cafeteria taste test of meals featuring Arkansas grown rice, chicken & soybeans to help decide future school menus. The Arkansas Rice in the Schools program works with local farms to gather feedback for upcoming menu changes. Northeast Arkansas News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Bernards unveiled a new heart and vascular clinic and diagnostic center at Paragould Medical Park on Thursday; the facility (including tests like echocardiograms, stress tests and vascular studies) will complete later in the spring and help patients avoid driving to Jonesboro. Jonesboro Right Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Restaurants will offer special Easter brunch menus on Easter Sunday and reservations are recommended to avoid crowds (buffets and diverse meals are available) in local eateries. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State lost to Marshall in the WNIT Fab 4 game Wednesday night at First National Bank Arena. The Red Wolves played slowly early on and missed many shots, letting Marshall take an early lead and the win. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Valley View defeated Brookland in a nonconference baseball game on Apr. 1 at its home field & the team showed strong offensive play during the contest. K8 News
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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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~ Naval Ravikant
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