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Wednesday, May 14th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 14th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Jonesboro’s Main Street reopened for drivers and pedestrians after months of closure due to safety concerns from the Citizens Bank building, which has now been demolished — the ribbon-cutting ceremony on May 13 marked a welcome return to normal and boosted local business and resident morale. Northeast Arkansas News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ SNHU announced on May 13 that Jonesboro students James Jackson, Hope Selvy, and Brandon Anthony made the Spring 2025 Dean’s List—earning full-time status with at least a 3.500 grade point average—during the January to May term. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ On a Wednesday afternoon, Arkansas State University employee Leigh Anne Hall experienced a life threatening emergency when a student worker and University Police Officer Sgt+Chase Barnett started CPR and used an AED until first responders arrived. UPD Chief Randy Martin later awarded Barnett a certificate+badge as the university donated funds to purchase a new AED device. NEA Report
- ➤ More than 610 of the state's brightest young men will attend the 84th Arkansas Boys State from May 25 to May 30 at the University of Central Arkansas in Conway. The week-long program offers high school juniors an immersive leadership experience — featuring mock government and civic challenges — guided by over 75 volunteers. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Craighead County District Court Judge Tommy Fowler announced Tuesday his campaign for Second Judicial Circuit Judge covering Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Greene, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties. He has over 25 years of legal experience including serving as a district judge since 2017, and the election will be held on March 10th, 2026. K8 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced that prospect camps will be held on June 11 and Aug. 9 and youth camps will run from June 23 to 26 and July 7 to 10 at Slayton Family Field at Tomlinson Stadium — registration fees are $212 for pitchers and position players, $255 for dual players and $240 for youth campers. Campers must bring their own equipment and sessions will be moved to the Student Activity Center if weather is bad. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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