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Saturday, August 9th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 9th of August.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Holly Blossom Tea Room opened on Aug. 1 in downtown Jonesboro and now offers a British-style afternoon tea with a choice of teas, sandwiches, scones and desserts. Owner Ramey Myers, inspired by her years living in Europe, said guests must book a spot for one of two seatings from Thursday through Sunday—ensuring a calm space to relax and chat. Jonesboro Right Now
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro police arrested 38-year-old Antwon Demorris Bailey after he crashed into a resident's home on Thorn Street on June 7 and fled the scene—his stolen vehicle was later found wrecked, and he now is held on a $50,000 bond with a court appearance scheduled for Sept. 30. The Fox 104.9
- ➤ On Aug. 6, police searched a home on Shoshoni Drive and found gallons of liquid DMT and 905 grams of DMT powder — leading to felony charges for 26-year-old Akyra Zakyia Alston-Stegall and 45-year-old Michael Derrick Alston, with Michael also facing charges for resisting arrest and obstructing governmental operations and a court date set for Sept. 30. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Organizers announced a rebranded film event in Jonesboro by unveiling Porchlight Film Festival—formerly the Oasis Film & Digital Media Festival—which will celebrate regional and independent storytelling. The festival will run April 10-12, 2026 at the historic Forum Theater in downtown Jonesboro and will feature film screenings, filmmaker Q&As and workshops. NEA Report
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State Police issued an online safety reminder on Aug. 8, urging parents, guardians and educators to watch for online predators as students return to class. The agency noted 10 Amber Alerts + 27 advisories since Jan. 2024 to highlight the growing risks of online interactions. Jonesboro Right Now
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Football Friday Night returns on August 29th with previews from Casey Chester for the Pocahontas Redskins and Jake Snyder for the Trumann Wildcats + local sports updates include Brookland hosting Media Day and Katie Dillon taking over as head volleyball coach. K8 News
- ➤ The Arkansas State Letterwinners Club will induct four new members into the A-State Hall of Honor on October 3 at the Woodard McAlister Family Club inside the Johnny Allison Tower of Centennial Bank Stadium—former men’s basketball coach David Dickey Nutt, football’s Kelcie McCray, women’s golfer Rebecca Sarjeant and women’s basketball leader Rudy Sims will also be honored at the Red Wolves’ game against Texas State on October 4. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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