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Saturday, August 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 16th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The City of Jonesboro announced that the Neighborhood Cleanup for September will take place on Saturday, Sept. 6 at Parker Park located at 1506 N. Church St.—residents may drop off unused items from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. while free paper lawn bags are available and city staff will help load items into dumpsters. Residents who cannot attend may drop off unwanted glass at the City Incinerator at 2650 Lacy Drive from 7 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturdays. The Fox 104.9
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Dogguisimo, a new food truck that has operated for just three weeks, serves its signature Mi Sonora hot dog featuring a bacon-wrapped sausage with cooked vegetables+ cheese and guacamole at 2920 E Highland Drive in Jonesboro. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders appointed education technology consultant Aaron Abbott to the Arkansas State Board of Education; his term expires on June 30, 2032—he replaces Kathy McFetridge. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday that she appointed Northeast Arkansas native Aaron Abbott to serve on the State Board of Education with his term ending June 30 as he replaces Kathy McFetridge. Abbott has a strong background in education and will work to support parents, teachers, and students across the state. K8 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. David Diffine—known for walking around naked and doing sexual acts in videos—gave his first interview this week after his license was taken away by the Arkansas State Medical Board on August 8. NEA Report
SHOP NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On August 15th, Arkansas State soccer won 2-1 against Texas A&M-Corpus Christi in its season opener at the A-State Soccer Complex. Flores scored the winning goal and Bernard broke the tie while Deschaine made key saves—helping the Red Wolves secure their victory. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State baseball head coach Mike Silva announced Friday that Michael Agis was hired as Director of Player Development for the 2026 season — Agis brings two seasons of experience from UCF and four years coaching at the high school level. 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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