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Saturday, May 2nd, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 2nd of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Diaper Storehouse held a ribbon cutting on Friday morning at its new center on Magnolia Road, where it offers diaper assistance and case management to Northeast Arkansas families. The nonprofit accepts donations and volunteers and serves families on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Fox 104.9
- ➤ Letter carriers will collect nonperishable food donations Saturday, May 9 from residents who leave them in bags by their mailbox as part of the 34th annual Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive coordinated nationwide. The drive supports local food pantries & food banks as summer approaches. NEA Report
- ➤ GreenWorks at the Jonesboro Human Development Center held a Mother’s Day plant sale on Friday and will continue it today (8 a.m. to 2 p.m.) at EcoWorks and GreenWorks, with proceeds supporting adults with special needs by helping them earn wages and build skills. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Native Brew Works hosted a National Bike Month kickoff on April 30, where cyclists met local groups. Today, a Family Fun Ride departs downtown for Bradbury Art Museum while The Skirmish begins May 28 and a June 6 Ride Against Trafficking awaits participants. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Kalayna King, a Conway senior with a 4.0 GPA, received the 140th Wilson Award at A-State Thursday night for academic excellence + leadership and also earned a Distinguished Service Award and scholarship that will support her plans to work in health and apply to grad school. Jonesboro Right Now
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game & Fish Commission advises residents to leave young wildlife where found to avoid harm, since moving deer fawns, rabbit kits, or fledgling birds can increase risks from predators and stress. Officials say only slight moves should be made if safety is a concern. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas farmers facing high fuel and input prices may receive over $150M in disaster relief in a second round of funding, state officials noted. Relief funds could ease financial pressures as the process is set to begin soon. Jonesboro Sun
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local doctor warns that ticks active this spring may expose residents to Alpha-Gal Syndrome, an illness that triggers severe red meat allergies. He advises wearing light-colored clothing & removing ticks quickly to cut the risk as cases have sharply increased statewide. 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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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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