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Thursday, May 29th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 29th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Road closures in downtown Jonesboro will begin Friday, May 30 for The Skirmish Delta Gravel Festival, which runs from today to June 1 + Main Street from Washington to Huntington will be closed from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Union Street and part of Cate Avenue will also face closures with varied timings + these actions are planned to support safe festival events. The Fox 104.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Authorities are investigating possible remains of a Mississippi County man reported missing in 2022 after children playing near a family boat discovered bones, clothing, and a wallet on a remote island in the Mississippi River near Snow Lake — officials in Mississippi County and Kennett, Missouri are now working the case. K8 News
- ➤ Christopher Ball, 36, is accused of violating a protection order when he allegedly attacked his ex-girlfriend in Jonesboro on May 5 by forcing his way into her car—damaging the door and dragging her out while punching and kicking her, then threatening to shoot the vehicle with her child inside, and he was arrested on May 26. NEA Report
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Donna Easley donated $50,000 to create an endowed scholarship for Arkansas residents pursuing veterinary education at Arkansas State University — the fund will support students with a commitment to small animal care and animal welfare. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ The Nettleton School District will host a Summer Feeding Program that offers free breakfast and lunch to anyone 18 or younger from June 2 to August 8. The program is available at three locations (ensuring kids have access to hot meals during summer break). Northeast Arkansas News
SHOP NEWS
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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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Cliff & Susan Band Concert
7 PM – 1 AM — Collins Theatre — $15 — Experience an evening of live music with Cliff & Susan and special guest Chad Garrett.
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