Daily
Jonesboro
Sunday, May 17th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ KASU 91.9 FM celebrates its 69th birthday with two local fundraising events (a party at La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza on Tuesday, May 19 from 5 to 8 p.m. and Fundraising Friday on May 22 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Mental Health Awareness Month) to support the station. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Highland High School senior Sarah Saulnier was surprised by GMR8 Anchor Charles McCary with a $10,000 scholarship yesterday as the award given in partnership with Arkansas State University supports her college goals. K8 News
- ➤ Pocahontas High School senior Presley Agee received a $10,000 scholarship from Arkansas State University on May 16 in Jonesboro—presented by GMR8 Anchor Charles McCary. The award will support her education. K8 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valley View won its 5A semifinal game (against Van Buren) in the state baseball tournament on Saturday, May 16; the victory positions the team to advance to the final round later in the competition. K8 News
- ➤ Brookland won the 4A state baseball semifinal against Shiloh Christian on May 16, moving them closer to the finals and sparking local excitement. K8 News
- ➤ After coach Ken Eriksen’s ejection in the early innings, South Florida rallied to win 6-4 over Washington Saturday at Bogle Park — earning a rematch with Arkansas today at 1 p.m. in the NCAA Fayetteville Regional. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arkansas softball coach Courtney Deifel and players Karlie Davison and Reagan Johnson recapped the Razorbacks' 9-1 win over USF at the NCAA Regional in Fayetteville. Delta Digital News Service
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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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~ Robert Frost
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