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Monday, August 25th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 25th of August.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ A Jonesboro fraternity held its second annual community award and scholarship banquet on August 24th at the Cooper Alumni Center—honoring local high school seniors and community leaders with scholarships and awards. The event, moved from April due to a state meeting, will return next spring. Jonesboro Right Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ MirTech Harvest Center in Jonesboro, linked to a Russian oligarch via marriage, was subpoenaed by Universal Beverage on Aug. 12 to produce records related to its Moscow canned food business—part of an effort to regain control of Glavproduct Group. The California firm plans to appeal a Russian court ruling as the legal dispute continues. The Fox 104.9
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested at Dollar General on East Johnson Avenue when he attempted to rob the store by forcing employees to open the safe while customers watched — officers quickly apprehended him and no one was injured. NEA Report
- ➤ Jonesboro Police took several juveniles into custody after more than 16 break-ins from last weekend, recovering items from vehicles, computers, guns and more—items that will be processed and returned to their owners. The Fox 104.9
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Harvest has begun in Jonesboro as corn growers are ahead of last year's pace while rice growers are finding their stride, according to the National Agricultural Statistics Service report. The report shows corn harvest is 17 percent complete compared to 15 percent last year—above the five-year average of 7 percent. Delta Digital News Service
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State and Forté Foundation formed a new partnership to let women leaders access learning opportunities during the 2024-25 school year. The program allowed them to travel to conferences at no cost—boosting their business skills—and prepare for future leadership roles. Delta Digital News Service
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ A 6 million-dollar project to improve the intersection of U.S. Highway 49, Southwest Drive and Parker Road in Jonesboro is starting today as Rogers Group set up a project office at the site. Work—widening roads and adding double turn lanes—will be finished in late 2026. The Fox 104.9
HOME NEWS
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