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Jonesboro
Monday, April 20th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 20th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Glory 104.3 FM is hosting a prayer breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, May 23 at 9 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church on 710 Southwest Drive & will raise funds to launch its new faith-based radio station in Northeast Arkansas. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ NYITCOM at Arkansas State University signed a partnership with Guam hospitals and the University of Guam to create a training pipeline for local and island medical students. Students will complete clinical rotations in Guam as part of a two-year program — a plan aimed at easing doctor shortages in both communities. K8 News
- ➤ Eleven Arkansas State journalism and mass communication students were inducted into Kappa Tau Alpha (KTA) today at a campus ceremony in Jonesboro; Shira Kelley was honored as the top graduate scholar for the 2026 class. Jonesboro Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Martinez hit two home runs as Arkansas State secured its series win against ULM (Sunday). The strong play boosted the team's record and set them up for future games. K8 News
- ➤ Gannon Buhr won the 2026 Jonesboro Open on Sunday, Apr. 19 in Jonesboro after outplaying local rivals in a hard-fought contest that thrilled fans. His victory adds to the city’s growing sports legacy. K8 News
- ➤ After Arkansas State's second spring scrimmage, head coach Butch Jones talked about his quarterbacks' performance and plans for improvement as the team readies for the season in Jonesboro. 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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