Monday, July 28th, 2025

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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 28th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Neighbors in Need fed over 2,000 food insecure people at their annual event on July 26 at St. Bernards Auditorium — the group moved the event indoors because of the heat and also offered health screenings, a back-to-school drive and dental supplies. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Traffic and Aviation Committee met where Tiger Dockett from the Street Department detailed projects from Blake Street to Hemlock on 14th and 15th and overlay work in the Industrial Park area—city officials explained that drain issues have caused several sinkholes now being fixed at costs of $66 to $121 per square foot. Council members also discussed concerns over overgrown areas near railroad tracks, sidewalk maintenance, and school crossing safety—follow-up actions are planned in the coming days. Delta Digital News Service
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ A 2025 FFN promo shoot was held this week at Nettleton—capturing promotional material for the upcoming event. No additional details were provided. K8 News
- ➤ Chris Pezman was named Arkansas State’s 14th athletics director last month—he brings leadership from Houston and will guide the program through changes like NIL and realignment while working to build community trust. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Noah Hamlin became the latest recruit for the Red Wolves football team yesterday—Colby Eddowes competed at the World University Games. K8 News
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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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