Daily
Jonesboro
Tuesday, May 19th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 19th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation will sponsor a Memorial Day ceremony at 9 a.m. Monday, May 25 at the courthouse near the Doughboy statue (America 250th - Thanks to our Veterans) to honor local veterans with speeches by historian W. Danny Honnoll and the laying of 10 commemorative bricks. K8 News
- ➤ City leaders are asking residents to shape Jonesboro’s 30-year future during a series of meetings on growth, traffic, and quality of life; an online survey is available (for those who cannot attend in person). Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Jonesboro's Code Enforcement, Sanitation Departments and Keep Jonesboro Beautiful Commission will host a neighborhood clean-up on Saturday, June 6 at Fisher Street United Methodist Church from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants can recycle cardboard, glass, clothes, tires, basketball goals, furniture, appliances and empty paint cans while hazardous materials and yard waste are not accepted. K8 News
- ➤ The Jonesboro Mayor’s Youth Advancement Council is accepting applications from high school students who want to share their views on city decisions. Applications are open through July 1 on the city website (open to public, private, and homeschoolers) as the council seeks to boost youth involvement in civic work. K8 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro restaurants are facing higher costs as gas prices now top $4 per gallon and delivery fees rise, with La Torcia Brick Oven Pizza adjusting operations + customers noticing increased prices. K8 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Craighead County Jonesboro Public Library announced a live performance by The Baritone Jazz Junction as part of its 2026 Concert Series. The show will take place on Friday, June 19 at 6:00 p.m. in the Round Room (limited seating available on a first-come, first-served basis). Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University is partnering with Epicenter Memphis to launch EpicenterU, a program that offers students mentorship and a chance at a $40,000 fellowship to develop their business ideas. The initiative will launch in fall and is funded by an $800,000 grant from the Delta Regional Authority. Northeast Arkansas News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Brookland alum Cole Kirby tied for the lead at the NCAA Men's Golf Regional on May 18 + his team, the Red Wolves, finished fourth after a competitive round. K8 News
- ➤ West Oaks center Moussa Sy committed to join Arkansas State men's basketball after his prep career in Florida. His signing comes amid a wave of recent commitments aimed at boosting the team. K8 News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The beauty of a living thing is not the atoms that go into it, but the way those atoms are put together.
~ Carl Sagan
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