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Wednesday, April 30th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 30th of April.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro officers responded on April 26 to NEA Baptist when a woman was stabbed six times by her alleged partner; she said her child's father stabbed her and he later apologized during her hospital ride—22-year-old Henvanta Dashawn Davis was arrested for First-Degree Domestic Battering and is set to appear in court on June 27. NEA Report
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Isabelle Stanton—a Jonesboro High School senior—was awarded a $10,000 K8 Arkansas State Scholarship when K8 Sports Anchor Charles McCary visited her school on April 29th, surprising her with the honor. K8 News
- ➤ During May, Arkansas State University will light the Dean B. Ellis Library clock tower in scarlet on May 10 to honor A-State graduates after spring commencement ceremonies, and in green on May 9 for graduating ROTC cadets. Local high schools will have the tower lit in their school colors on their graduation dates from May 2 to May 23. NEA Report
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Houston-area receiver Robert Haynes IV, a class of 2026 recruit, committed to Arkansas football coach Ronnie Fouch on Tuesday, March 26 after being named MVP at the Houston Under Armour Next Camp. He will make an official visit to Fayetteville during June 13-15 and chose the Razorbacks over offers from Louisville+Pittsburgh+UNLV+Tulsa. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ The Arkansas State University Red Wolves Foundation hired TurnkeyZRG to assist with the nationwide search for A-State's next vice chancellor for intercollegiate athletics, with managing director Chad Chatlos & vice president Katy Staudt overseeing candidate identification and background checks. The privately funded firm, which has completed over 200 searches in the sports industry, supports the effort following the recent announcement of the search after current director Jeff Purinton moved to Learfield’s Sports Properties division. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State men's basketball coach Ryan Pannone announced Tuesday that transfer TJ Caldwell from Ole Miss will join the 2025–26 squad—he is a four-star guard from Dallas expected to boost the team on both offense and defense. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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The Skirmish: Delta Gravel Festival
May 29, 2 AM – May 30, 2 AM — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Check event page for cost — Celebrate the rugged beauty and rich culture of Arkansas at this cycling festival.
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