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Wednesday, May 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 7th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Hope Foundation of Northeast Arkansas will host the Story of Hope Benefit Brunch on May 17 at 9 a.m. at 801 South Gee Street in Jonesboro—tickets cost $55 with brunch and three drinks, and proceeds will benefit human trafficking prevention efforts. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ The Jonesboro Regional Chamber of Commerce launched the Chamber Pedal Pass on May 6th to promote biking, share bike safety tips, and support local businesses offering summer deals. Residents can register by scanning a QR code on the Chamber’s Facebook page and then pick up a sticker at the Chamber to receive discounts & giveaways through July. Mix 106.3
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KLEK 102.5 FM will hold its eighth Juneteenth celebration in Jonesboro this June with free events including a paint and sip on June 12th, a photo exhibit on June 13th, a parade and fair on June 14th, and a church service on June 15th. Fireworks with a proclamation from Mayor Harold Copenhaver will close the week on June 19th—local businesses are invited to join as sponsors, vendors and volunteers. The Fox 104.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro Mayor Harold Copenhaver today announced that the city will use about $16.5 million from bond sales for three projects — widening and improving South Caraway Road with added drainage and pedestrian pathway enhancements, building a new 9,000 square foot 911 Dispatch and Real Time Intelligence Center at the police department, and upgrading pedestrian infrastructure — with bond regulations requiring project completion within three years. Northeast Arkansas News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ Kent Arnold, president of Arnold Group Real Estate, said downtown Jonesboro changed a lot in the past 25 years as new restaurants opened and old buildings were given a fresh look. He noted that some properties still struggle to sell and traffic remains a problem—issues that continue to challenge the renewed downtown area. 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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2024 State Conference — The Chord Collective
11:00 AM - 8:30 PM — Arkansas State University Fine Arts Center — Check event page for pricing — Witness regional music talent shine at the State Competition and enjoy performances by distinguished artists.
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