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Friday, April 18th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 18th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro police arrested Matthew Scott after they found over 130 child abuse images in a Dropbox account linked to his home—Scott admitted ownership and faces charges as the investigation continues. Northeast Arkansas News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Route 3, a Missouri-based bluegrass quartet with chart-topping tunes, will perform bluegrass music at 7 p.m. Monday, April 28 at the Collins Theatre in Paragould as part of KASU 91.9 FM’s Bluegrass Monday series — advance tickets cost $10 at the door with free admission for anyone 18 and under. NEA Report
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Five years after COVID-19 forced schools to switch to social distancing and digital classes, Greene County Tech and other local schools adjusted teaching methods and faced learning gaps. Administrators now use ATLAS testing to measure progress while milestones like graduations and performances return—helping students reconnect with in-person learning. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Hardy entered flood recovery nearly two weeks after a historic flood hit that damaged about 135 properties—city officials completed damage assessments and began removing debris to clear roads and reopen homes. Jonesboro crews, along with state agencies and other cities, helped with immediate clean-up efforts to support the community’s recovery. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders signed legislation on Wednesday banning pharmacy benefit managers from owning or operating pharmacies—making the state the first to impose such a restriction. CVS Health warned the law could force the closure of 23 pharmacies and disrupt service while supporters said it would help protect independent pharmacies in rural areas. Delta Digital News Service
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The podcast with Matt Jones and Bubba Carpenter previewed the Razorbacks' rotation change ahead of the series against Texas A&M—this discussion explained shifts in the pitching staff in preparation for upcoming games. 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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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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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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