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Thursday, April 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library will host an Adult Sketchbook Club Night on April 30 from 5 to 6 p.m. in the Civic League Room—giving local adults a free space to draw and share art with friends—without needing to sign up. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Three Jonesboro commissions will host a free Sip and Share event on April 22 from 5:15 to 7 p.m. at Embassy Suites (223 Red Wolf Blvd) to collect public input on current and future art projects that enhance the city's spaces. Keep Jonesboro Beautiful chair Beverly Parker said the pilot event will review existing art and discuss new local installations involving school collaborations. Jonesboro Right Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jonesboro man (38-year-old Matthew Scott) was arrested on April 14 for allegedly uploading child sexual abuse material to Dropbox from his home and was released on bond (for $50,000 at 3:05 p.m. on April 16) after police said a tip from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children led them to his account. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Sanders is appealing FEMA’s denial of disaster aid while damage assessments continue after the April 2 tornadoes and flooding. The appeal will be submitted within 30 days as the state works with the Division of Emergency Management—ensuring recovery support moves forward. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Two Jonesboro City Council members, David McClain and Dr. Anthony Coleman, are hosting a town hall meeting today at 6:30 p.m. at the Allen Park Community Center for residents to voice concerns about safety, expanding streets, and the Eastside Park project — police chief Rick Elliott and other city officials will attend. Mix 106.3
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State baseball fell behind by five runs against Southern Illinois but rallied to win 10-8 in 11 innings at Itchy Jones Stadium—Tuesday night. The team will face Georgia Southern today at 5:30 p.m.—the start of their weekend series. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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Townsend Live Performance
3-5 p.m. — Lebowski's — Free entry — Don't miss Townsend's electrifying performance at Jonesboro's newest brewery and restaurant.
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