Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 15th of April.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
Gearhead Outfitters in Jonesboro partnered with Roof Raiders to launch a tornado relief donation drive.
Donations of bottled water, clothing, and non-perishable food are accepted at their Uptown location until May 3 — the supplies will help families hit by the recent storms in Northeast Arkansas.
A man in Brookland faced felony charges after an alleged domestic incident on April 11 where the victim showed red marks and bruising from possible strangulation while the accused, Jon C.
Moore, turned himself in on April 12 with bail set at $35,000 — charges include first-degree kidnapping, terroristic threatening and aggravated assault on a family or household member.
Country duo Lan Law will perform live at Brickhouse Grill in downtown Jonesboro on Saturday, April 19 at 9 p.m. The act known for its hit song Country to the Bone will deliver both original songs + crowd-favorite covers for a lively night of country music.
A midday interview detailed plans for the 63rd annual Ozark Folk Festival, which is scheduled for April 18—19.
The segment outlined key event details and set the stage for local participation.
Average gasoline prices in Arkansas fell 7.5 cents to $2.78 per gallon on Monday morning as prices remained 8.6 cents higher than a month ago but 36.2 cents lower than a year ago.
The national average for diesel also decreased by 4.8 cents to $3.54 per gallon last week.
More than a week after heavy rains hit the area, nearly 30 highways remain closed in Northeast Arkansas—officials advise drivers to check road conditions and avoid flooded roads for safety.
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone hired Hayden Sowers as an assistant coach on April 14th—after a strong season at South Plains College—and he will help recruit and develop players for the Red Wolves.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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