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Friday, July 4th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 4th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Crews are replacing the roof at Earl Bell Community Center after a hailstorm damaged it and insurance is paying for the repairs—construction is expected to finish by the end of summer while the building stays open. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ On Thursday, Jonesboro grocery stores—like Food Smart—were busy as shoppers bought supplies for Fourth of July celebrations. Local customers picked up meats, buns, and snacks to prepare for barbecues and fireworks, aiming to spend more time with family today. Northeast Arkansas News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Small Business and Technology Development Center at Arkansas State University will offer free classes and consulting sessions for small business owners in July in four communities. The events, covering funding through digital marketing, will be held at venues in Cherokee Village on July 10, Walnut Ridge on July 16, Trumann on July 22, and Blytheville on July 29—registration is required. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro native Sydney Rush graduated with a Master of Music Education from the University of Mississippi after earning awards for her work in campus bands and researching female band directing. She now plans to lead a Division I marching band in the Southeastern Conference to give more students a chance to enjoy music. Mix 106.3
- ➤ Arkansas State University announced the creation of the John Baine MPA Excellence Endowment Fund from a $50,000 donation by alumnus John Baine from ’95 and ’97 to support the professional growth of MPA students. The fund will pay for conferences and workshops—boosting networking, research, and career readiness. NEA Report
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Craighead County Sheriff’s Office advises residents to follow safety guidelines for fireworks+to plan for a designated driver if drinking, while deputies will patrol roads during the holiday weekend. Northeast Arkansas News
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