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Monday, April 28th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On April 27, a barrel racing event was held at Wild Wind Arena in Imboden to support the Humphries family after a tornado damaged their home and barn on March 14. Proceeds will help pay vet bills as the family recovers, and the tight-knit horse community — with members from several states — showed strong support. K8 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jonesboro woman was charged after she smashed a meth pipe on April 23 when an officer told her to return it, and police later found drugs including 15 grams of an unknown substance and 0.2 grams of a fentanyl and meth combination—she is held on a $25,000 bond with her next court date set for May 22. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro police arrested a man during a traffic stop on April 23 when he threw a plastic baggie containing 6.6 grams of suspected meth — he is held on a $15,000 bond and faces charges for possession and tampering with evidence, with his next court appearance set for June 27. Jonesboro Right Now
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The fourth-ranked Arkansas baseball team hit three home runs but struck out 16 times in a 6 to 4 loss to Florida on Friday night at Condron Family Ballpark in Gainesville—Coach Dave Van Horn said the Razorbacks gave up six runs in the middle innings and have lost five of their last six SEC games. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ On Sunday, A-State baseball swept Georgia State with a win of 13 to 4 at Tomlinson Stadium Slayton Family Field, tallying 16 hits and two home runs while Jack Hibbard started the game. The team will travel to Little Rock on Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. on Gary Hogan Field for their next matchup (this series sweep was their first in conference play since May 2023). Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State football wrapped up spring practices with its Pack Day game Saturday at Centennial Bank Stadium and defeated a practice squad in a unique 60-38 contest one day after the transfer portal closed. Quarterback Jaylen Raynor—who plans to return for a third season and chase his NFL dreams—led the game with two touchdown passes and confirmed his commitment as backups compete for the quarterback spot. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ After the NFL Draft on Saturday, three former Arkansas State players signed as undrafted free agents—Jacob Bayer with the Bills, Trevian Thomas with the Panthers, and Courtney Jackson with the Broncos—while two others received rookie minicamp invites for early May. Other players from Arkansas colleges also secured free agent deals with teams including the Jaguars, Ravens, and Eagles, reflecting a strong showing from in-state programs. Delta Digital News Service
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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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NEA Iron Giants 2026 USS National Qualifier
10:30-11:00 a.m. — Arkansas Muscle Gym — $10 spectator fee — Witness strongman athletes compete for a chance to qualify for the 2026 Nationals.
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