Monday, June 23rd, 2025

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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 23rd of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ OutNEA, a nonprofit from Jonesboro, hosted a Pride March downtown as a direct response to the canceled PrideFest and a hot summer day; the march began at Something Art Café and ended at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church—where local vendors supported the event. K8 News
- ➤ The West End Neighborhood Association held its annual Garden Tour on Sunday, June 22 in the West End where residents showed off historic and varied gardens for visitors. All proceeds from the event went to fund neighborhood improvement projects + support community safety and quality of life. K8 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Saline County investigators are looking into a fatal dog attack on June 11 in rural Alexander that killed a 15-year-old—animal rescue groups and humane officials are urging lawmakers to strengthen animal control measures and regulate pet licenses to prevent similar incidents. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Juquella Kayanna White is in jail after stealing four slushy machines from Jonesboro stores to use in her food truck—she faces two Class D theft charges, a $50,000 bond and a court date on July 31. K8 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State head coach Ryan Pannone announced the hiring of Anthony Goods as an assistant coach on June 22—Goods worked as a Draft Scouting Consultant for the Pistons—and his NBA and international experience is expected to boost the team's player development. Mix 106.3
- ➤ Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced on June 22nd that Dean Cooper joins the 2025-26 coaching staff as an assistant coach. Cooper returns to coaching after two years in player development — his experience spans 22 years with college and NBA teams — and he is set to help improve the team's defense. Mix 106.3
- ➤ Arkansas State Football landed new recruits—DB Omari Bledsoe, ATH Deandre Gibson, and WR Dallas Boozer—to strengthen their team ahead of the upcoming season. The commitments were announced on June 22nd at 7:24 p.m. CDT and mark a boost to the program's efforts. K8 News
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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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Summer Social 2025: Candy Land Craze
4-6 p.m. — New Moon Venue — Free entry — Enjoy a Candy Land themed social for families and the community in Jonesboro.
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