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Friday, May 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 16th of May.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Viet Kitchen is ready to welcome more customers now that Main Street reopened on May 13 after a road closure for building improvements — the restaurant, which opened in August, faced setbacks from construction and now hopes the open road will boost sales as manager Mimi Lama noted. Jonesboro Right Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jonesboro man, 38-year-old Martines Times, was pulled over on May 13 for not using a turn signal and admitted carrying a small amount of marijuana with a medical card as officers searched his car and a linked apartment where they found extra marijuana and drug tools; he now faces charges for possession with intent to deliver, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to use a turn signal with a $1 million bond set and his next court date on June 27. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro police arrested a Craighead County man on suspicion of attempted 1st degree murder after a SkyCop surveillance camera helped identify him — a $500,000 bond was set. Jonesboro Sun
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ The New York Institute of Technology College of Osteopathic Medicine at A-State had a $44.6 million impact on the local economy by supporting 263 jobs+ generating $2.2 million in additional tax revenue, and it accredited 115 medical students per year+ enrolled 567 students in Fall 2024. K8 News
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas State Athletics Department will host its third annual A-State Football Kickoff Party on Aug. 2 at Embassy Suites in Jonesboro — continuing the record-setting venue choice from last year. The event begins at 4 p.m. and will feature a silent auction, vendor displays and a coaching reception — blending fan engagement with A-State football traditions. 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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Trapt Live in Jonesboro
7-1 a.m. — Brickhouse Bar & Grill — Check local listings — Rock out with Trapt as they bring their hit songs to Jonesboro.
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