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Jonesboro
Sunday, June 29th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 29th of June.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ North Jonesboro Community Development Corporation held its second annual Men Who Cook event on Saturday, June 28 at Hilton Garden Inn, featuring 11 competitors including Jonesboro Police Chief Rick Elliot + Candy Apples BBQ owner Lee Stanbank. Shamal Carter won with his baby back ribs and Stanbank earned crowd favorite for his stuffed Cajun pasta, with all proceeds benefiting the North Jonesboro community. K8 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro police arrested 25-year-old Makaja Tyronika Dority—accused of aggravated assault—after she attempted to hit a pedestrian with her car near a business on Gee Street on June 25; she is held on a $10,000 cash bond and is scheduled to appear in court on July 31. K8 News
- ➤ A Bay woman was held on a $100,000 cash/surety bond after she stabbed her mother and got into a standoff at an apartment on the 400 block of Patterson Street, during which she waved a knife — challenging officers to shoot her, and she was later arrested by SWAT with a court appearance set for July 31. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State Police announced that the upgraded missing persons website now shows updates immediately instead of once a week — local law enforcement can add new case details and remove outdated entries as soon as they are reported. The upgrade began in May and is already in use, with 425 cases currently available for public review. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Former Razorbacks Isaiah Joe and Jaylin Williams helped the Oklahoma City Thunder win the NBA Finals on June 22 when they beat the Indiana Pacers 103-91, and family members recalled emotional moments after the championship victory. Jaylin Williams said he plans to honor the win by possibly bringing the trophy to Fort Smith—where officials are considering a parade—so local fans can celebrate the milestone. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Seven Red Wolves players were named to the 2025 Phil Steele Preseason All-SBC Team on June 28th—this honor sets the stage for their competitive season ahead. K8 News
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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now.
~ Chinese Proverb
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