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Jonesboro
Saturday, April 18th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 18th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro 911 dispatchers are honored this week for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week as local groups deliver food, cookies, and cards to thank them. The center, which receives over 180,000 non-emergency calls yearly, is also set to use AI to free live agents for real emergencies — easing their workload. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ King Cyrus is a 17-week-old energetic pup — neutered and microchipped — who is ready for a fur-ever home. Call the NEA Humane Society at 870-932-5185 to add this playful pet to your family. K8 News
- ➤ The Fisher Street Community in Action will host its annual spring fish fry on May 16 beginning at 11 a.m. at 315 N. Allis St. (across from Fisher Street United Methodist Church), serving free fish plates with fries and corn rolls via drive-thru and walk-up while community groups provide information. The Fox 104.9
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Eleven Arkansas State University journalism students were inducted into the Kappa Tau Alpha honor society today — a recognition for excellence in mass communication. Shira Kelley was named the top graduate scholar among the inductees. NEA Report
- ➤ University College recognized its top 2025-26 graduates during the Convocation of Scholars in Jonesboro, where Margaret Mooney earned the Chancellor’s Scholar Award and Harrison Herget received the Department Scholar Award (honoring their academic excellence in interdisciplinary studies at Arkansas State University). Mix 106.3
- ➤ Jonesboro 4th graders in the EAST program at International Studies Magnet School are creating an interactive digital map of tornado shelters that shows travel times and pet-friendly details to help residents find safe spots. They will soon present the resource for city approval — a project built on careful local research and expert feedback. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ On Thursday night, the Arkansas Health Care Association celebrated the 21-member inaugural class of its School of Nursing in Jonesboro. Graduates who will soon take the NCLEX exam received symbolic gifts in honor of Florence Nightingale (the founder of modern nursing). Jonesboro Right Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Bernards held a ceremony Friday honoring organ and tissue donors and recipients. The event, organized with Mid-America Transplant during National Donate Life Month — celebrating life-saving contributions, featured a heartfelt account from chaplain Helen Silvas. Mix 106.3
- ➤ Dr. Devi Nair of St. Bernards Medical Center will appear on the Emmy-nominated show Tomorrow’s World Today to explain how the Volt PFA System treats atrial fibrillation—an irregular heart rhythm; the episode airs today at 9 a.m. on Science Channel and tomorrow at 6 a.m. on Discovery Channel. Jonesboro Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ More than 100 disc golfers from 34 states and 13 countries are competing in a three-day pro tour event in Jonesboro that runs today and Sunday until 5 p.m. Organizers expect about 1,000 fans and say the event will boost local tourism (through hotels and restaurants). Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ The Red Wolves recorded several wins on day one of the A-State Alumni Classic in Jonesboro yesterday + the competition continues with additional contests scheduled later this week. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State baseball won its series opener at ULM on Friday, Apr. 17—marking a promising start to their season. The team played hard, setting expectations for upcoming games. K8 News
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Oasis Art Festival
12-6 p.m. — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Free entry — Celebrate creativity with local art, poetry, music, and food.
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Butterflies and Bloom Celebration
7-11 p.m. — Embassy Suites by Hilton Jonesboro Red Wolf Convention Center — $125 per ticket ($25 for kids 6-12) — Enjoy a night of dinner, live music, and auctions at this charity event supporting families through infant loss.
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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Do what you can, with what you have, where you are.
~ Theodore Roosevelt
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