Daily
Jonesboro
Monday, May 4th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 4th of May.
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Westside High School bowling coach Terri Tyner's memory lives on as her daughters honor her by funding a scholarship for senior bowlers after she died from ovarian cancer three years ago; they hosted a tournament at Hijinks with sponsors First National Bank & Denver Refrigeration and it will be annual. K8 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ A local wellness expert is hosting a master class on family-friendly exercise that mixes laughter with healthy living. The event will feature a fun workout + wellness tips to help families build good habits and ease teen stress. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Red Wolf Izaiyah Nelson was invited to the NBA Draft Combine in Chicago, scheduled May 10 to 17, after a standout season at South Florida where he earned key conference honors. He is one of only three non-power conference players invited. K8 News
- ➤ In a close game, Arkansas Razorback hitters rallied in the bottom of the ninth while trailing 4-3 to Ole Miss. The team needed strong plate appearances and showed patience beneath pressure (an intense inning that tested their resolve). Delta Digital News Service
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
All progress depends on the unreasonable person.
~ George Bernard Shaw
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