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Monday, April 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 14th of April.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ Former teacher and coach Matt Williams, who worked at Jonesboro High School and later served as head basketball coach at White Hall, was killed in a two-vehicle crash in Pine Bluff on Saturday, April 12— the other driver was ejected from his car and is in critical condition—. K8 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Local filmmakers showcased their work at the third annual Oasis Film and Digital Media Festival from April 11 to April 13. Director Lorenzo Balderas and film programs director Jennifer Gerber said the event featured film business workshops and behind-the-scenes demos—giving local talent a chance to see their hard work come to life on the big screen. K8 News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Gas Buddy data shows that gas prices in Arkansas fell by 7.5 cents per gallon to $2.78, which is 8.6 cents above last month's levels but 36.2 cents below a year ago+ Diesel prices also dropped by 4.8 cents to $3.546 per gallon as oil prices fell and a sudden tariff change could slow the decline. K8 News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State baseball won 5 to 2 over South Alabama on Sunday afternoon at Tomlinson Stadium after scoring four runs in the seventh inning to earn its first comeback win this season. The team will begin a four game road trip on April 15 at 6:00 p.m. at Itchy-Jones Stadium. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ On Sunday afternoon in April, the University of Arkansas baseball team lost 7-6 in 12 innings to Georgia—dropping its first SEC series of 2025 and falling to second in the conference standings. Coach Dave Van Horn said the team struggled in key moments—preparing to host University of Arkansas Pine Bluff at 6 p.m. Tuesday. Delta Digital News Service
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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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Case Manager Residential Youth Facility
Required: Bachelor's degree in a human service field. Must be able to pass a drug screen and criminal/child maltreatment background check. Must have the desire to work with youth.
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