Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 25th of August.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
🏘️ Community
The Family Crisis Center hosts CajunFest on Friday, Oct.
16 at Harmony Gardens to raise funds for survivors in Northeast Arkansas. Tickets cost $100 and guests can enjoy unlimited cajun inspired food and drinks, live and silent auctions, a raffle, and a donation drive.
Jonesboro will host Paint the Town Red Week from Sept.
9-12. The events include a mayoral proclamation and pep rally at Fox Meadow School on Sept. 9, contest judging on Sept. 10, a downtown block party on Sept. 11, and the Red Wolves football game on Sept. 12 at Centennial Bank Stadium.
💼 Business
Local businesses, including Walmart and a group of hospitals, colleges & universities, expressed concerns about Entergy’s rate case before the Public Service Commission.
The utility seeks a rate increase that could add about $1.16 to monthly bills starting Jan. 2027, and a public hearing is set for Nov. 4 and 5.
🎓 Education
Four BRTC students from Northeast Arkansas have received $1,000 scholarships from Black River Technical College to support degrees in agriculture, education + nursing.
The awards, funded by the 2025 BRTC Foundation Golf Tournament, went to recent high school graduates from Pocahontas, Paragould, and Wynne.
🏈 Sports
The Red Wolves played a scrimmage against Central Arkansas on Aug.
22 — the game ended in a dramatic 2–2 draw. Head coach Butch Jones praised depth pieces as the team prepared for the upcoming season.
Arkansas State men’s basketball head coach Ryan Pannone announced the 14-game non-conference schedule, featuring eight home contests, four road games, and two neutral site matchups.
The season starts with a home game against Toledo Nov. 2, followed by contests in Tuscaloosa and Miami.
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