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Saturday, July 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 5th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Hope Found NEA announced Erica Parker as its new Community Educator on July 4—she will lead education and awareness programs for vulnerable groups and adult professionals while drawing on her background as a Jonesboro native and Arkansas State University graduate—focusing on community engagement via digital platforms. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas is seeking around 200 volunteers to pick corn at the Marmaduke Community Building on W. Warner Street on July 9 and 10 from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.—the event will help feed local families while supporting both community farmers and additional donation efforts. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jeff Presley, who runs The Presley Dispatch, will speak at the Craighead County Historical Society meeting on July 8 at 7 p.m. in the fellowship hall at First Baptist Church at 700 Union St.—the lifelong county resident with a background in law enforcement will detail how he built his local history page—providing key insights for community members. Jonesboro Right Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Chow Down is a food truck owned by Gwendolyn Coleman that has built a large customer base in just a few months with popular items such as wings, patty melt, chow burger, and specialty desserts—she runs it from 613 W. Nettleton Avenue and travels for events. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Four Arkansas State Red Wolves were named on the 2024-25 WGCA All-American Scholars list by the Women’s Golf Coaches Association—marking the school's 15th consecutive year of multiple honorees. Delta Digital News Service
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ MK Community Outreach will host a free 5-day exercise boot camp for people with Parkinson’s disease later this month—set for July 21st to 25th from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at Centennial Hall on the Arkansas State University campus. This is the group's fifth boot camp and is sponsored by A-State’s Occupational Therapy Program, Vital Movement and Encompass Health Jonesboro. Jonesboro Right Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Gardening tips for Jonesboro residents highlight the need for careful watering this hot and dry summer as trees, flowers, and vegetables rely on moisture for healthy growth. Experts advise using early morning drip irrigation and mulching (to retain moisture) along with regular monitoring (to spot diseases and pests) for best results. Delta Digital News Service
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A-State’s women’s team, led by head coach Destinee Rogers, will host Ball State at First National Bank Arena on Monday, November 3—while head coach Ryan Pannone’s men's team travels to Ohio to play at Convocation Center. Delta Digital News Service
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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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