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Saturday, April 19th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 19th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Family Crisis Center hosted its second annual Sexual Assault Awareness Seminar on April 18th at the First United Methodist Church to raise awareness about sexual assault in Northeast Arkansas—over 100 participants and 30 ASU students heard from legal and mental health experts who discussed available support services. Jonesboro Right Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jonesboro man, Matthew Layton, was arrested after police charged him with distributing child sexual abuse material nearly 100 times across several platforms—bail was set at $100,000 or surety with conditions including no internet use or juvenile contact after search warrants were executed on April 17. NEA Report
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Two solo exhibitions titled 'Chree Explorations' by Mandy Mooneyham and 'Option C' by Andrew Fernandez will open at Bradbury Art Museum at noon on May 1—joining the ongoing show 'Marks in Motion' that opened on March 13. The exhibitions will conclude with a catered reception on June 11 from 5 to 7 p.m. Jonesboro Right Now
SHOP 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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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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