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Friday, June 6th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 6th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ City workers are upgrading Allen Park in Jonesboro as construction replaces the old play structure and will add a wheelchair friendly surface, braille panels, and a splash pad—ensuring the playground is accessible to all. Northeast Arkansas News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Rock N’ Roll Sushi will open its 75th location Monday in Jonesboro — run by local entrepreneurs Cody McPherson and Aaron Duty — with a menu that features sushi and ramen in a rock-themed setting. The restaurant at 2411 Race St., Suite A will serve guests from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Downtown Medicine and Spa, at the corner of Main Street and Huntington Avenue, has served Jonesboro with wellness appointments and aesthetic treatments since October 2021—co-owners Hannah Howard and Tanika Jarrett started the business as a fresh start after COVID-19 challenges. The spa offers quick appointments for services like flu testing and Botox and accepts Care Credit with operating hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on weekdays. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ On June 5th, the Arkansas Health Care Association launched its first program of its kind to help facility staff earn an LPN license, and classes in Jonesboro, Little Rock, and Rogers will begin in June — the program will enroll 71 students and was developed with state support. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The ASU Board of Trustees approved a 3.3% tuition and fee increase on June 5 for Fall 2025, raising tuition at the Jonesboro campus to $10,430 per semester for full-time in-state students. The board also set new fees for the College of Veterinary Medicine (with in-state fees at $17,250 and out-of-state fees at $27,250) as part of system-wide adjustments. KASU
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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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