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Sunday, August 17th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 17th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Aug 8, NWA Challenge for Hope participants gathered at the home of LeAnn and Brent Akers in Rogers for a VIP party celebrating a weekend of tennis events, a golf tournament, and social gatherings that benefited the Arkansas Crisis Center. Tennis pros Arantxa Sanchez-Vicario, John Lloyd and Luke Jensen attended to support the event. Delta Digital News Service
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Local businesses in Jonesboro are encouraged to use a three—step ad strategy—Get Wanted—Get Found—Get Chosen—to build demand and win customers online. The approach aims to turn clicks and calls into sales by optimizing search presence and clear messaging. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Price Sisters Band will perform at the Bluegrass Monday concert presented by KASU 91.9 FM on Monday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. at the Collins Theatre in Paragould—doors open at 6 p.m. with an acoustic bluegrass jam starting at 5 p.m. in the adjacent Joe Wessell Building. Tickets cost $10 per person with cash or online purchase, and everyone aged 18 and under will be admitted free. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ COSL announced on August 16th that a regional auction of tax-delinquent properties in Craighead and neighboring counties raised $680,795 by selling 143 of 231 parcels with 98 bidders taking part—sales in Craighead, Mississippi, and Poinsett counties brought in $215,475, $359,193, and $106,126 respectively. Commissioner Tommy Land said most owners redeem their property by paying delinquent taxes and that auction funds help support local projects like roads and schools. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro City Council will hold a first reading on Tuesday night to rezone nearly seven acres in the Southern Hills subdivision so a grocery store can be built at 3412 Southwest Drive—construction on Southern Ridge will soon connect Southwest Drive to South Culberhouse and boost local traffic. Mix 106.3
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Red Wolves head coach Butch Jones spoke after the team played its second Astate scrimmage on August 16, saying they performed well and will work on improvements this week—preparing for early season games. K8 News
- ➤ Kaitlin Whilock offered her insights after the Scarlet and Black scrimmage in a post-game Red Wolves Raw interview—she explained her views on the match and the team's progress. K8 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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