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Jonesboro
Saturday, May 16th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of May.
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Musicians Cutter and Cash and their band Kentucky Grass will perform traditional bluegrass at the KASU-FM Bluegrass Monday concert on Monday, May 18 at the Collins Theatre in Paragould (doors open at 6 p.m. with an acoustic jam starting at 5 p.m.). Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University held its Distinguished Performance Awards and Service Recognition Ceremony on Monday, May 11 at Centennial Hall in Reng Student Union to honor retiring staff and long-serving employees with certificates, pins, and plaques. The Fox 104.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State beat South Alabama 10-0 Thursday night at Eddie Stanky Field as the offense quickly scored with key hits from Patrick Engskov, Cason Campbell, and Lane Walton — Tyler Weimer pitched 6.2 innings as the team prepared for game two Friday at South Alabama. Jonesboro Right Now
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Skirmish Fun Ride
9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. — Downtown Jonesboro Alliance — Free entry — Bring the family and enjoy a fun and friendly group bike ride.
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RidgePointe Junior Golf Tournament
— — Ridgepointe Country Club — — Compete in a junior golf tournament at the scenic RidgePointe Country Club in Jonesboro, AR.
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