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Thursday, July 31st, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 31st of July.
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ On July 28, Jonesboro police responded to a home on Melton Circle where they found signs of a stabbing and a woman, 25-year-old Shelby Grace Scriber, who admitted to attacking a victim with a knife, is held on a $250,000 bond—she is ordered to have no contact with the victims and undergo a second mental health evaluation— with her next court date set for September 30. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Junior accounting major Jordan Cairer received a $15,000 PCAOB scholarship from Arkansas State University on July 30 as one of 685 nationwide awardees. The Department of Accounting said the award affirmed her pursuit of public accounting — she will earn her undergraduate degree in spring 2027 before beginning a master’s program in the fall. The Fox 104.9
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Circuit Judge Doug Brimhall announced his re-election campaign for the Second Judicial District, Division 4 on July 30. He highlighted his experience as a prosecutor, law firm founder, and judge while noting his past misdemeanor charge and pledging to serve the district with fairness and integrity. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Second Judicial Circuit Judge Doug Brimhall announced early Wednesday that he will run for re-election and said his work as a deputy prosecuting attorney and in private practice has made him ready to serve his district (Clay, Craighead, Crittenden, Greene, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties). He said he feels honored to serve and will work hard to keep justice fair and protect family values. K8 News
- ➤ Newport native Col. Jeffrey D. Wood will be promoted to brigadier general in the Arkansas National Guard at Camp Joseph T. Robinson on Aug. 2 and will serve as deputy adjutant general. He started his military career as an enlisted soldier in 2000 and has served in Iraq and helped in hurricane responses — his promotion honors years of service. K8 News
- ➤ On July 28, 911 dispatchers provided life-saving directions by guiding callers through first aid steps until help arrived—demonstrating the vital role their instructions play in emergencies. K8 News
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Northeast Arkansas News and NEA Sports hosted Media Day for local high school football and volleyball teams where student athletes like Houston Walker and Audrey Butler shared their excitement and nerves about the upcoming fall season—this event has grown from a football-only focus to include SEC-style press conferences for both sports. The day set the stage for greater media exposure and competitive play as more schools join this annual tradition. Northeast Arkansas 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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