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Sunday, April 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 12th, Arkansas State’s Theta Upsilon Chapter of Alpha Phi Alpha held its inaugural Alphas for Autism 5k at the Reng Student Union in conjunction with Ag for Autism and A-State’s A.T.L.A.S Transition program—profits will support autism and other charities. K8 News
- ➤ The City of Jonesboro held its 15th annual West End Neighborhood Clean Up on April 12—community members like Haley Glunz worked to pick up trash and recyclables. Volunteers also brought bulky items and recyclables such as glass, cardboard, tires, and batteries to improve the neighborhood. K8 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A 41-year-old Jonesboro man ran from an officer on April 10, leading to a foot chase and taser deployment that ended in his arrest for possession of meth, ecstasy, and marijuana—he was set with a $150K bond and will appear in court on May 22. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On April 12, Arkansas State University’s College of Agriculture recognized its top students for the 2024-25 academic year in Jonesboro — Zackery Holloway received the Chancellor’s Scholar Award for the highest GPA while several graduates earned additional honors. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Sanders signed an executive order (EO 25-08) to help residents affected by severe storms, tornadoes, and flooding from April 2. The order extends state tax filing and vehicle registration deadlines to July 31 (waiving fees for duplicate licenses) in the affected counties. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas lawmakers have introduced a bill that would require schools to use silent panic alert systems—advanced security software—to protect students. If approved, schools will update their safety plans to better guard against emergencies. Delta Digital News Service
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On April 12th, the Arkansas State Red Wolves Dancers earned a 94.77 for their Division 1A Pom routine at the National Dance Alliance Collegiate Dance Championships in Daytona, finishing 4th nationally—achieving the highest score in team history. Their Jazz routine scored 90.31, and the cheer teams competed in Advanced Small Coed 1A and Intermediate All Girl 1A divisions at the National Cheerleaders Association Collegiate Cheer Championships. Jonesboro Right Now
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Artsy's Spring Fling Craft Show
10 a.m. – 4 p.m. — Hilton Garden Inn Jonesboro — $1 entry — Celebrate Artsy's 8th birthday with a trendy craft show featuring unique vendors and exclusive swag bags for early shoppers.
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Sesame Street Live Performance
6-7:30 p.m. — First National Bank Arena — Tickets available for purchase — Experience the magic of beloved characters from Sesame Street in a delightful family show.
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Rodgers and Hammerstein's Cinderella
2:30-4:30 p.m. — Fowler Center — $12 – $17 — Experience this beloved musical adaptation of Cinderella's enchanting tale of hope and romance.
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GHO Endurance Challenge
7 a.m. – 3 p.m. — Craighead Forest Park — $90 — Test your limits with a unique endurance challenge over a scenic 2.5-mile loop.
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Rodgers & Hammerstein's Cinderella
2:30-5:30 p.m. — Fowler Center — Ticket prices vary — Experience the magic of Cinderella in a youth edition live performance.
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2025 Homestead Vintage Market
10 AM – 5 PM — Parker Pioneer Homestead — Free entry — Explore a full day dedicated to vintage, industrial, antiques, and rusty treasures.
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Ram Run 5K
1-4 p.m. — 1701 W Court St, Paragould, AR — $30 entry — Enjoy a community 5k run with medals, plaques for winners, and cheering athletes.
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A-State Baseball vs Troy
1-5 p.m. — Tomlinson Stadium — Free entry — Catch the Red Wolves take on Troy in an exciting three-game series showdown.
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