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Saturday, June 7th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 7th of June.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro police arrested caregiver Tracy Kelso on May 22 after she allegedly threatened a patient with a knife during a dispute in the 3700 block of Fielder Drive—she faces a Class D felony charge and is held on a $15,000 cash/surety bond—and no injuries were reported. K8 News
- ➤ A Marion man faces multiple drug charges after police found over 800 grams of marijuana and other drugs in his apartment following his escape during an April 21 traffic stop — 23-year-old Antavius Jubari Forester is held on a $100,000 bond with an ankle monitor and must return to court on July 31. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ KASU 91.9 FM will host the 'We Shall Overcome' photo exhibit that honors Civil Rights Trail sites through Art Meripol’s images. The free event will run from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, June 13 — held in the Humanities and Social Sciences Building lobby and atrium at 2401 Aggie Road as part of the KLEK-FM Juneteenth Celebration. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Valley View School District announced that a new middle school will open this fall as the district reconfigures its Intermediate building to serve grades five and six—shifting younger students to a separated program. Brad Davis will be principal and Ryan Fletcher will be assistant principal when the renovated building opens in August as classes begin. Mix 106.3
- ➤ The Arkansas Health Care Association is launching its first AHCA School of Nursing in Jonesboro on South Caraway Road to help CNAs earn a Practical Nurse license — 71 first-year students will begin classes on June 17 along with peers in Little Rock and Rogers. Northeast Arkansas News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Four Red Wolves athletes—Carly Pujol, Bradley Jelmert, Colby Eddowes and Noa Isaia—preview the NCAA Track season by outlining training plans and goals as they prepare for upcoming meets. K8 News
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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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