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Sunday, April 20th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 20th of April.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jeff Purinton resigned his role as Arkansas State athletic director on April 19 and has accepted a job at Learfield—official details will be announced next week. Jonesboro Right Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission approved changes to the waterfowl season for 2025-26—shortening the early blue-winged teal season to Sept 20-28 to help conserve the flock and raising the daily bag limit for northern pintails from one to three. K8 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cyclists took part in a pre-race ride on April 19 that supported Pedal It Forward—an organization that refurbishes used bikes—by riding sections of the course for the upcoming gravel festival, The Skirmish. The race will be held from May 29 to June 1 and is expected to draw riders from across the region. 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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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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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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