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Jonesboro
Wednesday, April 8th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 8th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Arvest Bank in Jonesboro has launched its 16th annual Million Meals campaign to support the Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas and over 70 local food partners. Donations collected through May 31 will help provide meals for families facing hunger during summer. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro Right Now began on April 2 (2024) to fill a gap in local journalism and now draws over 5 million page views and 2 million users who trust it for timely news in Jonesboro. Its publisher remains committed to serving the community daily as the platform plans further growth. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Jonesboro has launched the E-9-1-1 Apartment Complex Registry and is urging apartment residents and property managers to sign up so first responders can quickly access vital contact information+ the program aims to improve emergency response times. Northeast Arkansas News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. Vishwa Rajagopalan — an associate professor at NYITCOM at A-State — has been elected a Fellow of the American Heart Association for his research on noncoding RNAs in cardiovascular disease and contributions to heart health. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas Drug Take Back Day will be held on Saturday, April 25 across local communities. Law enforcement agencies will provide secure drop-off sites so residents can safely dispose of expired or unused medications to prevent misuse (and protect local waterways). K8 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas remains ranked No. 6 in the ESPN/USA Softball poll after sweeping Auburn with an 18 to 1 score. The Razorbacks will travel to face Mississippi State in a series of three games starting Friday, 5 p.m., with additional contests on Saturday at 2 p.m. and Sunday at 11 a.m. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Destinee Rogers reached an amended contract with A-State that increases funding for staff and adds revenue sharing, the report said. The deal was finalized yesterday (Apr. 7) to boost the university's sports program. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas men’s basketball moved up to No. 13 in the final AP Top 25 poll released Monday after the Razorbacks’ season ended with a Sweet 16 loss to Arizona. The team advanced in the NCAA Tournament with wins over Hawaii and High Point. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arkansas softball senior Robyn Herron was named SEC Pitcher of the Week Tuesday after she pitched 8 scoreless innings against Auburn, lowering her season ERA to 1.52. No. 6 Arkansas will face No. 15 Mississippi State Friday at 5 p.m. on SEC Network+. 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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