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Monday, May 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 5th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Two local bands held a Star Wars-themed music festival at Craighead Forest Park on May 4 to raise funds for tornado relief efforts in Lake City; they said they plan to hold the event annually. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Mayor Harold Copenhaver presented a revised plan on May 4 that uses franchise tax revenue to support revenue bonds for immediate projects including improvements to Caraway Road, a new 911 Dispatch and Intelligence Center, and pedestrian upgrades, with costs estimated at $16.0—16.5 million — a public hearing is set for May 20. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation will host a public meeting on May 8 from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. at Westside High School’s Library and Media Center to gather input on plans to widen Highway 91—adding a third lane, sidewalks, a shared-use path and a roundabout at Highway 349 to improve safety and traffic flow. K8 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Harold Horton, a college football coach who led the Bears to two national championships, died Saturday after a long illness. He also worked as a UA assistant and is survived by his wife Betty, son Tim, daughter Holly, and five grandchildren — his career made him a key sports figure in Arkansas. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arkansas State baseball lost to Southern Miss 14—2 on May 4 at Pete Taylor Park after Southern Miss scored 14 unanswered runs, and the team will host Troy on May 9 at 6:00 p.m. to seek a turnaround in the season. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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