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Sunday, July 13th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 13th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, July 12, the American Red Cross hosted a volunteer training session in Jonesboro to equip entry-level Disaster Action Team volunteers with needed skills. The chapter serves 38 counties and relies on these trained volunteers—especially in rural areas—to help community emergency response. K8 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Brookland woman was arrested on a $150K cash/surety bond for drug charges after a July 2 traffic stop for a suspended license led police to find meth in her car and paraphernalia at her home—she is scheduled to appear in court on Aug. 21 and must wear a GPS ankle monitor if released. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ A Jonesboro man with an active felony warrant snorted meth off his car and ran from police after an altercation at a home on Culberhouse; officers pursued him after a witness reported he pulled a knife and assaulted her, and he was caught after a dog bit him—he now faces charges for meth possession, aggravated assault, and resisting arrest. K8 News
- ➤ Cecil Aldridge, a level-two sex offender already detained on a $1 million bond for firearm possession, faces a new charge for failing to update his state reporting requirements—police discovered he moved his registered address from the 4200 block of Sydney Cove to the 1000 block of North Izard Street in Forrest City and his next court appearance is set for Aug. 21. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ First National Bank Arena on Olympic Drive will host four major concerts this fall that give students and local residents a chance to enjoy live music up close—each event planned with clear dates and popular acts. Dwight Yoakam will perform on Sept. 5, Whiskey Myers on Sept. 18, Jon Pardi on Sept. 20, and a Christian music lineup will take the stage on Oct. 2. The Fox 104.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The state will launch the Childcare Arkansas website on Monday to help parents find licensed childcare providers in their area. The site uses a smart search that lets families filter by city, ZIP and county — showing phone numbers, hours and safety records as required by the LEARNS Act. Delta Digital News Service
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Early archery buck season will run from Sept. 6-8, giving hunters a chance to target bucks with velvet antlers before they harden — experts advise careful preparation as the weather and physical challenges may be steep. Delta Digital News Service
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