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Tuesday, May 6th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 6th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jonesboro Masonic Lodge will host the 2025 Pancake Breakfast on Saturday, May 10 from 6 a.m. to noon (at 2206 West Washington Avenue), where tickets cost $7 and children 6 and under eat free (proceeds benefit City Youth Ministries). Northeast Arkansas News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Joann Wells, who was out on bond for a death by delivery arrest, was taken into custody for felony charges of possession of drug paraphernalia, a counterfeit substance and tampering with evidence after officers stopped her gray KIA near a gas station on May 4 at 7:05 p.m.—a K-9 alert led them to discover illegal pills and suspected meth residue in the vehicle. NEA Report
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University published an economic impact study on May 1 that found it added $2.5 billion to the state’s economy with nearly $2 billion from alumni spending—each dollar spent returns $7.10 to Arkansas. The study also said a planned veterinary program may boost jobs and revenue in the future. K8 News
- ➤ GasBuddy.com reported that gas prices in Arkansas dropped by 4.7 cents yesterday to an average of $2.73 per gallon, making them 13.1 cents lower than last month and 40.8 cents lower than last year. Patrick De Haan said that OPEC+ will boost oil production in June + rising refinery output should add more gasoline soon. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Yesterday, the College of Liberal Arts and Communication at Arkansas State University honored its top graduating students during the Convocation of Scholars. Andrew Williams of Jonesboro received the Chancellor’s Scholar award—given to the student with the highest GPA and most credit hours—while nine other students earned 4.0 Scholar honors in various departments. The Fox 104.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ ARDOT will host a public involvement meeting on Thursday, May 8 at Westside High School's Library Media Center from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. to discuss the project to widen Highway 91 west of County Road 132 to West Parker Road — the plan includes adding a two-way left turn lane, sidewalks, a shared-use path, and a roundabout at Highway 349. Jonesboro Right Now
SHOP NEWS
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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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