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Tuesday, August 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 5th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Allen Park All-Inclusive Playground reopened on Aug. 1 as a new play space and splash pad accessible for people with disabilities—funded by an Outdoor Recreation Grant of $379,030 and an additional $200,000 for the splash pad while future improvements like swing sets and a shade structure are planned. The Allen Park Community Center hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony that celebrated the playground's new features. K8 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro police arrested Christopher Triblett, 40, after stopping him on August 1 when officers found a firearm, marijuana, and cash during a traffic stop triggered by a drug task force investigation—a search at his Richmond address later uncovered additional marijuana and three guns, with bail set at $250,000 and a court date scheduled for Sept. 30. NEA Report
- ➤ Jonesboro police arrested Riley Q. McCarthy on Aug. 2 after he allegedly led troopers on a high-speed motorcycle chase through our streets, and he now faces a Class C felony plus charges for speeding and reckless driving—his next court date is set for Sept. 30. NEA Report
- ➤ A Jonesboro woman was held on a $100K cash and surety bond after a Saturday night shooting on the 300 block of State Street and is set to appear on Sept. 30—police are also investigating a second, unrelated shooting. Mix 106.3
- ➤ On August 3, 2025, a Jonesboro man—Jordan Garrison Bowman, 28—was arrested after he allegedly choked his girlfriend during an argument, leaving her with injuries to her face, neck and hands; he faces a bail hearing set at $15,000 and a court date on Sept. 30. NEA Report
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University has updated its journalism program to a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communications with a news emphasis that gives students hands-on experience — including partnerships with Delta Digital News Service, KAIT and sports broadcasting projects. The updated curriculum received state board approval and will begin enrolling students in the fall. K8 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On August 4th, St. Bernards Medical Center received the American Heart Association’s highest awards for heart attack and stroke care — the recognition shows the hospital’s strong commitment to updated treatment guidelines. NEA Report
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