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Jonesboro
Sunday, May 24th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 24th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Over 651,000 community votes chose winners for the 2026 Best of Northeast Arkansas awards, celebrated by local business owners and nonprofit leaders. The red carpet event took place at the Embassy Suites Red Wolf Convention Center on Thursday afternoon and Friday at noon (honoring trusted local favorites). The Fox 104.9
- ➤ Jonesboro community pools opened today at Parker Park Community Center and the Youth Center on Nettleton, operating daily noon to 6 p.m. The Parks and Recreation Department offers daycare hours from 10 a.m. to noon and bookable private pool parties (call 870-933-4604). K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Thursday evening, Embassy Suites in Jonesboro hosted the 10th anniversary celebration for NYITCOM at A-State, which has trained physicians to serve underserved communities — founding dean Dr. Barbara Ross-Lee noted that over half of graduates now practice locally. The Fox 104.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Agriculture awarded wildland fire suppression kits to 65 rural fire departments - including teams in Northeast Arkansas - to boost local fire response measures. Jonesboro Sun
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State athletes are set to compete in the NCAA Track and Field West First Rounds from May 27 through May 30 at John McDonnell Field in Fayetteville. Competitors including Ergor Kniazev (hammer throw) and Kiara Strayhorn (long jump) aim to qualify for the Championships at Hayward Field. Mix 106.3
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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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