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Tuesday, August 26th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 26th of August.
ACCIDENTS NEWS
- ➤ A Jonesboro restaurant closed after an HVAC caught fire at Popeyes on Red Wolf Boulevard on Monday, Aug. 25—fire crews reported no injuries and said the building will remain closed for several days as investigators work to determine the cause. K8 News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A Jonesboro man and woman were arrested on Aug. 22 near Miracle League Park when agents executing a search warrant on South Caraway Road discovered drugs, paraphernalia, and loaded firearms—items linked to a potential cocaine distribution operation—and they now face several felony charges while being held on cash bonds with a court date set for Oct. 30. Jonesboro Right Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro Unlimited received a 2025 Excellence in Economic Development Bronze Award from the International Economic Development Council on August 25—recognizing its Always Jonesboro initiative that promotes local opportunities to live, work, and play. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The State Broadband Office released its final proposal for the $1 billion BEAD Program to bring fiber to most homes + businesses while using satellite or wireless where fiber is not available. The proposal is open for public comment through Aug. 29th. Northeast Arkansas News
HOME NEWS
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