Daily
Jonesboro
Sunday, April 26th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 26th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Nettleton EAST students hosted the 10th annual Touch a Truck event Saturday at the NEA Baptist Hospital parking lot in Jonesboro, letting kids explore police cars, ambulances and tractors while raising funds for HopeCircle. Last year, the event raised over $250,000 and celebrated a tradition spanning 10 years. K8 News
- ➤ The Jonesboro Police Department DARE program held its 10th annual Color Me Dare Fun Run fundraiser Saturday morning at Central Baptist Church, where participants enjoyed colorful laps, giveaways, Zumba, and games. A car show is scheduled for June 6 at Joe Mack Campbell Park (a family-friendly event). K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas Achievers honors local leaders for advancing community health and innovation. Dr. Rhonda Finnie received an Arkansas Nursing Legacy Award while Dr. Anindya Ghosh and Dr. Philip Huff were inducted into the Arkansas Research Alliance Academy, and 13-year-old Holden Jeffries earned a $2,500 scholarship for community service. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Local celebrity Craig O’Neill delivered the keynote address at the Partners in Transformation luncheon on April 14 at St. James United Methodist Church — he highlighted key reasons to support Project Transformation Arkansas. Delta Digital News Service
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas native and rock and roll legend Levon Helm is the focus of an upcoming exhibit at the Walton Arts Center’s Alexander Gallery in the Porter Art Warehouse. Delta Digital News Service
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jasper William Dollison was a key newspaperman and political leader in Clay County who served in the Arkansas legislature and as Rector’s mayor before delivering sermons in Jonesboro. His career spanned newspaper publishing, civic service and political roles in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A-State lost 3-2 to Louisiana Friday night at Tomlinson Stadium-Slayton Family Field as Andrew Allen struck out nine in a key duel; the team returns Saturday evening at 6 p.m. for game two of the series. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Chauncy Cobb & Joe Drew offered their reactions after the Red Wolves played in the Pack Day Spring Game on Saturday, Apr. 25, sharing details about key moments from the contest. K8 News
- ➤ Former Arkansas State player Seydou Traore was picked by the Miami Dolphins in the 5th round of the NFL Draft on Saturday in Pittsburgh. The London native recorded 62 catches, 752 yards and 4 touchdowns while playing college ball in 2021 and 2022. K8 News
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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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