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Sunday, May 11th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 11th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Whataburger, the burger chain started 75 years ago in Corpus Christi, will open a restaurant at the Southern Hills mixed-use development on Southwest Drive between Interstate 555 and Mt. Carmel Road. The plan was announced on May 10 in a Coldwell Banker Village Communities Facebook post + the project will also include several other businesses. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KASU 91.9 FM, the public media service of Arkansas State University, will mark its 68th birthday on Saturday, May 17 at Cooper Alumni Center with a ticketed event featuring live music, an exhibit, buffet fare, and JET shuttle service—tickets are $25. The station will also host a one-day Birthday Fun(d) Drive on Monday, May 19 to support its on-air programming and community fundraising. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Ashley McBryde, a Grammy Award-winning country singer, received an honorary Doctorate in Music from Arkansas State University at its spring commencement on May 10—she gave a speech celebrating her lifelong passion for music. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On May 10, Arkansas State University held the annual Create@State Symposium—students and faculty filled the Reng Student Union auditorium and Centennial Hall to showcase research and creative projects. Winners from multiple colleges, including Agriculture, Engineering and Nursing, were recognized for their work. Jonesboro Right Now
SHOP NEWS
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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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