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Wednesday, May 21st, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 21st of May.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ An EF1 tornado formed in a field north of County Road 618 near Lunsford and moved northeast—snapping power poles along County Road 817, damaging roofs on a home and an outbuilding on County Road 815, overturning a center-pivot irrigation system, and causing minor tree damage near Sandy on County Road 848—before lifting. Northeast Arkansas News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On May 20, 2025, agents arrested 44-year-old Joseph Jackson on Pacific Road after forcing entry into his home when he hid in a bathtub and resisted arrest by striking a police K9 — his bond was set at $250K and he is scheduled to appear in court on June 27. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The U.S. Marshals Eastern Arkansas Fugitive Task Force joined local law enforcement in Operation NEON Summer 2025 — a four-day effort from May 13 to May 16 — that targeted violent offenders in Craighead and Crittenden counties by making 28 arrests, clearing 32 felony warrants, and seizing firearms, narcotics, and controlled substances. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Members of the Jonesboro Fire Department’s Invincible Combat Fire Challenge Team won multiple awards and broke two records at the Southwest Regional Firefighter Challenge Classic in Baton Rouge, LA from May 15—17. Their wins qualify them for the U.S. National Championship event Sept 24—27 in Oklahoma City—fire chief Martin Hamrick said the team’s hard work makes their service safer for the community. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Circuit Judge Doug Brimhall denied District Prosecutor Sonia F. Hagood's request to recuse from cases on April 28, and she filed a new motion on May 14 asking for a hearing—she claims his actions showed bias. NEA Report
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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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Solo Acoustic Performance at Lorado Smokehouse
5-8 p.m. — Lorado Smokehouse & Grill — Free entry — Experience an evening of soulful tunes with Stephen Stone's solo acoustic set.
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