Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 9th of August.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
🏘️ Community
On Aug. 7, friends, family and officials gathered at Gavin's Restaurant in Harrisburg to honor 103-year-old WWII veteran Hugo (Buddy) Schwarz after the City of Weiner declared his day.
The tribute celebrated his long career in farming and service to the community that regards him as a local treasure.
🎓 Education
Arkansas State University held a white coat ceremony Friday in Jonesboro for 120 veterinary medicine students beginning their fall studies.
The event featured remarks from university officials and veterinary leaders, and attendees toured the new facility (which impressed many).
🌲 Environment
The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is launching CIP 2.0 to help private landowners improve wildlife habitat with forestry practices such as invasive tree removal, forest thinning, and prescribed fire.
AGFC allocated $2.5 million plus $600,000 in firebreak funds on Aug. 1 and is reviewing 1,129 applications for local projects.
🏥 Health
Dr. Dylan Fedor, D.O. began working at UAMS Family Medical Center in Jonesboro and will treat patients while training new family doctors in the residency program.
He is accepting new patients — call 870-972-0063 for appointments.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas State men’s basketball has its 2026-27 Sun Belt schedule with nine home and nine away games starting Dec.
16 versus South Alabama at First National Bank Arena and ending Feb. 26 against Louisiana Tech (Jonesboro). A complete non-conference slate will be released later.
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