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Thursday, May 1st, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 1st of May.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a 77-year-old Lake City woman on April 27 after she tried to run over a pedestrian on Elm Street when video showed her swerving and threatening—she faces charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threatening and is free on a $35,000 bond pending arraignment on Aug. 1. K8 News
- ➤ A Lake City woman, 77-year-old Letha Carr, is accused of trying to hit a pedestrian on Elm Street on April 27 and video shows her swerving and threatening to shoot the victim; she now faces charges of aggravated assault and terroristic threatening with a $35,000 bond and a court date on Aug. 1. Jonesboro Right Now
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After winning event titles at the Alumni Classic in Jonesboro this past weekend, Arkansas State track and field athletes Noa Isaia and Carly Pujol received weekly honors from the Sun Belt Conference on April 30, with Isaia recognized for his standout hammer throw and Pujol honored for her pole vault win. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ On April 29 at Gary Hogan Field, Arkansas State overcame a three-run deficit to win 7-4 in 10 innings against Little Rock. Kole Turner earned the win as Wil French and Jeremiah Cabuyaban helped spark the comeback with key hits and RBIs. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced that veteran coach Jordan Fair joined his staff as an assistant for the 2025-26 season. Fair worked for eight seasons at Oldsmar Christian and is known for his strong recruiting skills and community ties. 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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The Creek Rocks Concert
3-5 p.m. — Lebowski’s — Free entry — Experience enchanting folk melodies from the Ozarks led by the talented duo of Cindy Woolf and Mark Bilyeu.
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