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Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 16th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jonesboro Police Department will serve as buddies for Miracle League Baseball this weekend at Southside Softball Complex — welcoming volunteers to join the event and support players with disabilities. The initiative builds community ties among participants and police in a season of friendly competition. K8 News
- ➤ Candy drives for the annual trunk or treat began Monday when donations were dropped off at the police department on S. Caraway Road and the fire station on E. Johnson Ave, and the Jonesboro Young Professionals Network candy drive is running until Sept. 19 at the Chamber building. The event will be held on Oct. 29 from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at the corner of Matthews Avenue and Union Street — offering a fun and safe night for local families. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NEA Divine Intervention hosted the Together We Can Stop the Stigma conference on Monday at Hilton Garden Inn in Jonesboro where survivors shared their real struggles with addiction and mental health—reminding the community that help is available. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Special Consensus will perform bluegrass music at Collins Theatre in Paragould at 7 p.m. Monday, Sept. 22 as part of KASU's Bluegrass Monday series—tickets cost $10 at the door with admission free for everyone 18 and under; theatre doors open at 6 p.m. and an acoustic jam session will start at 5 p.m. in the adjacent Joe Wessell Building. Jonesboro Right Now
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ A week after rising more than 9 cents, Arkansas' regular unleaded gasoline dropped 7.6 cents to average $2.73 per gallon—this is 7.9 cents lower than a year ago but still 1.3 cents above last month. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Northeast Arkansas universities are bucking the national trend as Arkansas State enrolled nearly 18,000 students this fall with a 28% increase since summer, and Harding, Lyon and Crowley’s Ridge reported gains of 11%, 17% and 5.8% respectively—figures that support local economic growth and new academic programs. Chancellor Dr. Todd Shields noted that rising interest in fields like medicine, engineering and cybersecurity is fueling these record numbers. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State University has renamed its undergraduate accounting degree to 'Accounting with Data Analytics and earned STEM designation' to show that data analytics is now part of the curriculum. The change prepares students for certification and a modern accounting career + links the degree to the STEM-designated Master of Accountancy program. NEA Report
- ➤ Westside High School now serves produce grown by advanced plant science students in the cafeteria thanks to a new partnership with Opaa! Food Management. Principal Alicia Dean said the restored greenhouse—funded by a $35,000 Modernization Grant—will help add more vegetables to the menu over the coming months. Jonesboro Right Now
HOME NEWS
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University’s Howl’s Heroes will host its annual 10k obstacle run—The Howler—on Sept. 20 at the A-State campus, where over 16 obstacles will test participants’ strength and teamwork with staggered start times for sports, military, and high school teams. The event will run from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will support special events plus St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State University's Howl's Heroes will host its annual 10k obstacle race, The Howler, on Sept. 20 at the A-State campus. Group start times are set with sports teams at 8 a.m., JROTC and high school teams at 10 a.m., and open runners at 2 p.m. — proceeds will fund yearly events with part benefiting St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital. NEA Report
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Jon Pardi Concert at First National Bank Arena
7-8:30 p.m. — First National Bank Arena — Tickets from $45 — Get ready for an energetic night with country star Jon Pardi in Jonesboro.
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