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Jonesboro
Saturday, May 30th, 2026
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 30th of May.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Boot Barn in Jonesboro has partnered with Operation: Care and Comfort to collect donations for care packages that include T-shirts + socks and handwritten notes for deployed troops. Donations will be accepted through Sunday at 2118 South Caraway Road. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Parker Park Pool reopened Friday, May 29 after extra cleaning and maintenance work was completed; it now operates from noon to 6 p.m. as park officials thanked visitors for their patience ahead of the summer season. NEA Report
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Tyronza's Southern Tenant Farmers Museum will host the Living Lyrics and Forgotten Feasts Reading Retreat on Saturday, July 11 from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The event focuses on American music and food traditions, offers book copies and lunch + costs $60, and marks 250 years of U.S. history. NEA Report
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University professor Dr. Andrew (Drew) Fleming was chosen as one of 12 statewide for the Emerging Research Leaders Program grant, offering $30,000 per year for two years and mentorship to advance federal proposals. He will use the funds to develop projects linking research and the local steel industry. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The city’s sanitation department explains how large yard debris must be placed at least four feet from objects and cut to six feet or shorter for scheduled pickup. Residents may also drop off debris at the city incinerator at 2650 Lacy Drive. Jonesboro Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Hosts Ethan Westerman & Matt Jones on the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast recapped Arkansas softball’s loss at WCWS and previewed the Razorbacks baseball weekend at the NCAA Lawrence Regional, giving local fans clear insight into the teams’ next challenges. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Brian Dooley previewed an upcoming soccer camp and the 2026 schedule (shared during media day) at Arkansas State, which advanced to nationals in the NCAA Track and Field West 1st Round. Kickoff times for the 2026 football season were also announced. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas men's golf coach Brad McMakin was named one of five finalists for the Coach of the Year Award by Golf Pride Grips. The winner will be announced on June 9 as the Razorbacks compete this weekend in the NCAA Championships at Omni La Costa Resort + Spa in Carlsbad. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arkansas State finished the first round with a +7 score at the NCAA Men’s Golf Championship yesterday. The team will gear up for upcoming rounds as fans track their progress. K8 News
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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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