Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 27th of May.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
The 10th annual A Time to Honor and Remember ride took place on May 26 and began at the Veterans and Foreign Wars Post before heading to the Arkansas State Veterans Cemetery in Birdeye.
Veterans, military members and supporters gathered for lunch and a ceremony to honor fallen heroes—reflecting the true meaning of Memorial Day.
The Craighead County Veterans Monument Foundation held a Memorial Day ceremony Monday, May 26th at the new courthouse annex after forecasts of rain led to a last-minute change from the Doughboy statue location.
President Rich Norris honored veterans from conflicts like Vietnam and Iraq—presenting memorial bricks to local heroes—while the ceremony featured prayers, national anthems, and the playing of Taps.
Jersey Mike’s Subs will soon open a second location on Southwest Drive in Jonesboro — its official opening date has not yet been set.
The chain’s first shop opened last September.
The Foundation of Arts will start the summer season with Mary Poppins: The Broadway Musical at the Forum Theater on E.
Monroe Ave. The show will feature a 50-member cast with performances in June—tickets cost $24 for adults and $22 for children, seniors, military, and ASU students.
The Arkansas Razorbacks earned the No. 3 national seed on Monday and now top the Fayetteville Regional— they will host North Dakota State on Friday at Baum-Walker Stadium with first pitch at 2 p.m. If they win, the regional champion will advance to a super regional against the winner from the Knoxville Regional.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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