Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 12th of July.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
🏘️ Community
Jonesboro resident Richard Hartness, Sr. will speak to the Craighead County Historical Society on Tuesday, July 14 at 7 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall of First Baptist Church (701 S.
Main St) about the history of the U.S.S. Arkansas and to raise funds for future commissioning events featuring U.S.S. memorabilia.
🌲 Environment
Crews are assessing severe storm damage in Black Rock & outages continue to affect local communities in northeast Arkansas after a heavy storm hit on Jul.
10.
🏥 Health
Residents are asked to call the Game and Fish Commission’s Wildlife Health Hotline to report deer with wounds showing signs of New World screwworm infestations (a parasite that damages tissue), as no wildlife cases have been confirmed locally.
Officials warn that treating wild animals can cause more harm than good.
A local doctor warns that switching between hot outdoor weather and cool air stresses the body, especially for those with heart disease, chronic illness & young children.
He advises wearing light clothing, staying hydrated, and keeping air conditioning at a moderate level.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas native pitchers Gage Wood and Kade Anderson will start today at 11 a.m. at Philadelphia's Citizens Bank Park for the MLB Futures Game.
Wood pitches for the Phillies while Anderson plays for the Travelers + both have strong minor league records.
🎉 Jonesboro Events
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4th Annual Better Together Conference: Little Things Matter
9 AM - 3 PM — Greene County Tech High School — Free entry — A day of encouragement and professional development for educators and foster parents focused on personal well-being and impactful support strategies.
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