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Saturday, May 10th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 10th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro firefighters from IAFF Local 3718 volunteered on May 9 at the busy intersection of Red Wolf Boulevard and Nettleton Avenue to fill the boot and help raise $10,000 for the Muscular Dystrophy Association — a longstanding event supporting care and research for neuromuscular diseases. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Today marked the 20th annual Jonesboro Pre-K Center Trike-A-Thon that raised $15,000 for St. Jude as students enjoyed trike rides, a DJ party, ice cream, and a bounce house + teacher Samantha Glover said personal ties to St. Jude make the day special as totals now exceed $100,000. K8 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ On May 9th, Panda Express opened at Fair Park Boulevard with long lines and quick drive-through service as customers enjoyed menu favorites like Teriyaki Chicken. The restaurant’s manager said the grand opening exceeded expectations and a fundraiser for the St. Bernards Foundation took place while six similar events are planned in the coming months—supporting local efforts. Jonesboro Right Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Police arrested a Memphis man on May 9 after he and a woman stole eyeglasses worth $7,046 from two Walmart stores on Sept. 3, 2024 — surveillance photos and driver’s license checks confirmed their identities — and he faces a cash-only bond with a court date on June 27. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro residents met on May 9 to learn details of ARDOT’s plan to widen Highway 91 with added sidewalks, a shared-use path, and a roundabout at Highway 349 — they asked questions and submitted comments at Westside High School. ARDOT will conduct a second environmental assessment and accept feedback until May 22 before bidding for a contractor to start work in June 2027 with completion expected by summer 2029. Jonesboro Right Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NAFA director Wanda Turner said that Jonesboro Animal Services and NAFA Rescue will sponsor a low-cost pet vaccination clinic on May 17 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. — owners must pre-register by May 14 to receive the clinic location and each vaccination will cost $10. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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