Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 8th of June.
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💼 Business
Sissy’s Log Cabin, the largest family-owned retailer of diamonds and gifts in the Mid-South, was named the 2025 honoree of the global Diamonds Do Good Community Impact Award — the honor recognizes the Jones family's long work supporting local communities — and the award was presented on June 5 in Las Vegas.
🎭 Culture
KLEK 102.5 FM is hosting the 8th annual Juneteenth in Jonesboro starting Thursday, June 12 with cultural exhibits, public education, and community gatherings.
The multi-day celebration will end with a fireworks finale on Wednesday, June 19—when Mayor Harold Copenhaver will read the city's official proclamation.
🏛️ Government
Brookland Public Schools announced that assistant superintendent George Kennedy will become superintendent effective July 1—he served as interim in 2022—and that he will replace Dr. Brett Bunch, who will lead Lonoke Public Schools.
🏈 Sports
A-State senior Bradley Jelmert made his third NCAA trip in men's pole vault—marking another milestone for the track team.
He now prepares for upcoming competitions as the season continues.
Arkansas Razorbacks won a tight Fayetteville Super Regional game on Saturday as pitcher Zach Root lost his perfect game and no-hitter when an error and a long home run gave Tennessee a brief lead before Arkansas rallied for a 4—3 victory.
Game 2 will start at 2 p.m. today on ESPN as the Hogs get one win away from a spot in the College World Series.
La Lumiere forward Grayson Bennett committed to Arkansas State men's basketball on June 7th — his decision is set to boost the team's forward depth for the upcoming season.
🎉 Jonesboro Events
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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.
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.
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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