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Wednesday, April 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 16th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jonesboro Business Association will host the 2nd annual Delta Crawfish Festival on May 3 from 2 p.m. to 6 p.m. at the Gardens at Harmony (4517 E Parker Road) where, for $40, attendees will enjoy an all-you-can-eat meal featuring crawfish, BBQ, and handcrafted drinks with live music while raising funds for the Grit-to-Growth Pipeline that supports local youth programs. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Family Crisis Center will host its second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar on April 17 from 9 to 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in downtown Jonesboro to help survivors and teach the community — speakers include certified therapist Doug Strickland and chief deputy prosecuting attorney Jessica Thomason, and the seminar follows the theme Together We Act, United We Change. NEA Report
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Drug task force agents arrested 42-year-old Christopher Dougan during a traffic stop near Parker Road and Stadium Boulevard on April 15 after noticing his unreadable Ford Ranger plate and finding concealed drugs - he faces charges for possession of meth or cocaine with intent to deliver, drug paraphernalia, driving with a suspended license and improper tag display, with a $125,000 bond set. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Danny Ray Blake, 49, of Jonesboro faces a Class Y felony for allegedly possessing drugs with a firearm after a traffic stop on April 14 revealed expired tags, marijuana, a loaded handgun, and suspected crack cocaine with bail set at $150,000. NEA Report
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Foundation of Arts will host its eighth annual Oasis Arts and Eats Festival on Saturday, April 26 from noon to 6 p.m. along Main Street in downtown Jonesboro—an outdoor event featuring over 100 vendors, live music, kid-friendly activities, and a silent auction at Stage Two, with plans to move to Sunday, April 27 if weather is poor. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On April 15, the Jonesboro City Council considered resolutions that—if passed—will let the city apply for three grants to fund a new pedestrian overpass on Southwest Drive and Culberhouse, a walking and biking trail along Higginbottom Creek, and upgrades for Jets, the local bus service. K8 News
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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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