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Jonesboro
Thursday, April 30th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 30th of April.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro residents are invited to join a neighborhood cleanup on Saturday, May 2 from 8 a.m. to noon at Annie Camp Junior High School (1814 W. Nettleton Ave), where recycling for cardboard and glass will be provided. The Fox 104.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ U.S. Steel announced a $1.9B investment to build a direct reduced iron facility at Big River Steel Works in Osceola. The project will create over 200 full-time jobs and peak at 2,000 construction roles (announced in November). Delta Digital News Service
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Workforce Connections Job and Resource Fair takes place today at the Workforce Services office on Nettleton Avenue from 9 a.m. + 2 p.m. and features more than 30 local employers inviting job seekers to apply. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Jonesboro Unlimited was awarded $3,010,000 on April 28 to extend wastewater lines at the 612-acre Craighead Technology Park South, enhancing its capacity for future industrial growth. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas Quiz Bowl state conference finals held Saturday, Apr. 25 at Arkansas TV determined champions in each classification; Westside (Jonesboro) High School won the 4A title. The contest also honored Quiz Master Steve Patterson for his 40 years of service and awarded scholarship money to each team. The Fox 104.9
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ Officials from the AGFC advise residents that moving young wildlife may harm them by breaking natural survival patterns (unless the animal is injured). They recommend leaving fawns and fledglings where found and calling a licensed rehabilitator if necessary. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Drivers in Jonesboro can now use the new Airport Road overpass on Highway 351, avoiding train delays at the track crossing. ARDOT will complete remaining parts of the project (which may cause intermittent traffic closures) before officially finishing work in late June. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Governor Sanders and the Arkansas Economic Development Commission awarded $25M to 22 communities, including Jonesboro, for industrial site improvements. The funds will support public infrastructure enhancements to help local businesses grow. Jonesboro Right Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ The United Breast Cancer Foundation is hosting its Spring Mattress and Pink Bag event in Jonesboro to help breast cancer patients and survivors receive free shopping sprees and a queen-size therapeutic mattress. The event runs through May 16 (participants must complete an online form to apply). Northeast Arkansas 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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Skirmish Fun Ride
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Free entry — Bring the family and enjoy a fun and friendly group bike ride.
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