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Sunday, July 27th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 27th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Need held a free Community Picnic at St. Bernards Auditorium on Saturday, July 26. Organizers served 800 pounds of pork steaks and 500 pounds of chicken legs as partners handed out period packs and school supplies. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University System President Brendan Kelly—who originally planned a public relations career in Michigan—changed his path after teaching middle schoolers and further leading several Southern universities; he now focuses on delivering a consistently excellent experience for students. Delta Digital News Service
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro Police Department officers Jordan Fowler and Carlos Miller completed DARE training in Little Rock on July 26— they will join the fall program to teach drug prevention to about 1,200 fifth graders in local schools. They join officers Lynae Prater and Aaron Dowdy as part of a federally funded effort covering training fees, materials, and lodging. The Fox 104.9
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Butch Jones reflected on his plans for his fifth season and said the team's kickoff party will be held next Saturday—August 2nd to introduce new competition. K8 News
- ➤ In 34 days, the Razorbacks will begin their season against Alabama A&M in Fayetteville while a historic rivalry game with Arkansas State is set for Sept.6 in Little Rock. Most seating sections for that game are nearly sold out and tickets range from $40 to resale offers as high as $517 — officials note this may be the final game held at War Memorial Stadium if plans change. Delta Digital News Service
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A-State Red Wolves Volleyball vs North Alabama
2:00 – 3:30 PM — First National Bank Arena — Check for ticket prices — Watch the Red Wolves battle it out in a thrilling volleyball match.
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