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Wednesday, September 17th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of September.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast Arkansas Family Crisis Center will host CajunFest at 4200 Friendly Hope Road on Oct. 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.—the event offers unlimited Cajun-inspired food and drinks along with a silent auction, raffle, and donation drive to support shelter and advocacy services for survivors. The Fox 104.9
- ➤ Panera Bread in Jonesboro has partnered with Arkansas Pet Savers to raise funds for local dogs by donating 20 percent of all sales on Saturday—customers can use code FUND4U when ordering online, in the app or at the kiosk. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Pumpkin Hollow will open this weekend, offering a giant butterfly maze—one of many surprises for visitors and families. K8 News
- ➤ Jonesboro Human Development Center Volunteer Council will hold its fifth annual Walk-Run-Roll-A-Thon on Oct. 11 with sign-in at 7 a.m. at Colony Drive and Stadium Boulevard and a one-mile walk starting at 9 a.m. that ends at 4701 Colony Drive, where activities, snacks, and more will be offered — those who register by Sept. 26 will receive an event T-shirt. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro business leader David Peacock was named by Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders to the state education board and will serve until 2032 while drawing on his experience as president of Hytrol Conveyor Company and as a former U.S. Marine. Northeast Arkansas News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro faces rising fire truck costs and long wait times as finance director Steve Purtee stated that prices rose from $750,000 to $950,000 in recent purchases; the fire department is setting aside $650,000 from its depreciation fund and partnering with City Water & Light to secure future apparatus — all to safeguard the growing community. K8 News
- ➤ The City of Jonesboro hosted a job fair Tuesday at the Jonesboro Workforce Center on Nettleton Avenue (over 75 applicants applied for city jobs) and those who missed the event can still view openings online. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Construction for new accessible sidewalks on Johnson Avenue will begin soon between Melrose and University Loop — funded by a Community Development Block Grant. City officials say updates on the project will come as work advances. Northeast Arkansas News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Bernards celebrated the one-year anniversary of its Recuperative Care program on September 16th at a community event in Jonesboro where local leaders shared its success in helping 35 people achieve stable housing. Officials plan to expand services—adding more beds and support—to help even more people next year. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Jonesboro Public Library will host a Red Cross blood drive on Monday, Sept. 29 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. (donors are eligible to receive a $10 e-gift card and walk-ins are welcome). Jonesboro Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, the WholeHogSports Daily Podcast explained how a two for one scheduling strategy will send Arkansas to play Memphis as hosts Matt Jones and Christina Long discussed the Razorbacks' fall practices and Joe Healy of D1Baseball shared expert insights—helping local fans understand the team’s plans. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Arkansas State Baseball Alumni Weekend will be held October 24 and 25 in Jonesboro and will start on Friday with a two-man scramble golf tournament featuring lunch, prizes and an Alumni and Friends Dinner. Saturday will offer brunch on Barton's Deck, an intrasquad scrimmage by the Red Wolves and a tailgate with group seating for a 6 p.m. football game as coach Mike Silva invites former players and families to reconnect. Northeast Arkansas News
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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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