Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 17th of September.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
🏘️ Community
Chief Meteorologist Ryan Vaughan will leave KAIT on Dec.
29 after 25 years of delivering forecasts for Jonesboro. Vaughan expressed excitement for a new path as he steps away from his long term role + marking the end of a notable era in local weather coverage.
Bay Harvest Festival will mark its 50th year on Oct.
3 along Main Street in Bay with a parade at 10 a.m. and a day full of vendor booths, food trucks, live music, and contests planned to engage the community.
Jonesboro Elks Lodge 498 will host a Law & Order Breakfast on Friday, Sept.
18 from 7 to 10 a.m. at 2113 W. Washington Ave to honor law enforcement, firefighters & other first responders by offering free meals for them while other guests pay $10 with to-go orders available.
💼 Business
Chick-fil-A is planned for Southern Hills in Jonesboro as announced by Carroll Caldwell of Coldwell Banker Village Communities, and the new restaurant will join ongoing residential and commercial development in the area.
No opening date has been set.
🎭 Culture
Monday night, 2006 World Series MVP David Eckstein and entrepreneur Ashley Eckstein held a book talk and fundraiser at the Fowler Center to support the NEA Baptist Center for Good Grief in Jonesboro.
They treated community members to batting practice and impromptu play-by-play after earlier visiting hospital patients and Arkansas State University.
🎓 Education
The Center for Leadership Excellence at A-State will host the Leadership Excellence Conference on Tuesday, Sept.
29 at Centennial Hall in the Reng Student Union. Check-in begins at 8:30 a.m. and the free+ lunch event celebrates CLE’s 10th anniversary while welcoming community members interested in leadership and growth.
Arkansas State University and First Community Bank Sportsplex announced a multiyear deal making the university the facility’s Official Education Partner and naming its cafe the Red Wolves Cafe.
The sportsplex, opening early 2027, will host tournaments and community events for students, athletes & families in Jonesboro.
🏛️ Government
A-State will host three debates in October on ASU-TV: the Oct.
1 debate covers the House District 36 race, the Oct. 8 event is on a U.S. House contest, and the Oct. 22 debate highlights a Senate race. Limited seating (reserve early) and events will air on local media.
🏈 Sports
Arkansas State will face TCU Saturday night at Amon G.
Carter Stadium in Fort Worth, aiming for their first win against the Big 12 team. Coming off a 52-7 win last Saturday and introducing a new offensive coordinator (a former TCU player), the team seeks an upset.
After a 43 to 10 loss at Salt Lake City against the Utah Utes, Utah players claimed that Arkansas players gave away tells from running backs and offensive linemen.
Coach Ryan Silverfield rejected the claims but admitted earlier offensive tackle issues will be fixed before the Georgia game Saturday.
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