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Monday, August 18th, 2025

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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 18th of August.

COMMUNITY NEWS

  • The Northeast Arkansas Humane Society in Jonesboro needs more dog pools as the current ones are often punctured by chewers—staff say the shortage affects cooling 53 shelter dogs during these hot summer days and ask locals to donate supplies or call for pick-up.  K8 News

GOVERNMENT NEWS

  • Members of the Jonesboro Public Safety Council Committee will hear initial findings from a downtown traffic study at a Tuesday 5:00 p.m. meeting in the Municipal Building — Ecological Design Group manager Martin Smith will present recommendations for one-way Main Street traffic from Washington to Cate.  Mix 106.3

SPORTS NEWS

  • FFN Extra Southside head coach Kenny Simpson discussed his plans for the upcoming 2025 Southerners Football season in an interview published August 17—he explained his strategy for preparing the team and setting goals for future games.  K8 News
  • A preview for Friday night’s Batesville football game was published on August 17 — the article highlights standout players and key strategies that may shape the contest. Fans in Jonesboro can look forward to a competitive matchup as both teams gear up for the game.  K8 News

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT
  • 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.

    Sat, 8/23/25

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REAL ESTATE

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JOB BOARD

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ANNOUNCEMENTS

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