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Sunday, October 5th, 2025
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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 5th of October.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ On Oct 4, dozens of runners and their dogs ran the Purple Ribbon Project’s NEA 5K Rescue Run at Craighead Forest Park to raise money for local animal rescues—including TAPS, Biscuit’s Legacy, and NAFA—with 92 people taking part. The organizers said they will hold another run in early October 2026 to double the support from this year’s event. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro community members played in the inaugural Tee Up for DARE Scramble on Friday at Ridgepointe Country Club to raise funds for the local DARE program used to buy books, T-shirts, prizes and treats for 1,400 children. DARE officer Lynae Prater said the event, hosted by the Jonesboro Police Department, surpassed its goal of raising between $10,000 and $15,000 and will become an annual fundraiser. Jonesboro Right Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Kadee Ramey of Paragould won a new 2025 Hyundai Santa Fe SUV at Saturday’s event hosted by Cavenaugh Hyundai during the Drive Away in a Santa Fe promotion—over 2,000 people attended and other finalists won cash prizes. This giveaway marked the sponsors’ 25th joint promotion with Sonic Drive In and the Jonesboro Media Group. Jonesboro Right Now
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ NEA PrideFest returned to downtown Jonesboro yesterday—after being canceled earlier due to staffing concerns, organizer Chloe Rush said the event showed strong community support for diversity. The group will review the turnout before planning the 2026 celebration. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas State University System and the Arkansas National Guard signed an agreement in Jonesboro on Thursday that will set up Career Resource Centers on campus to help students with leadership skills, tuition assistance, and scholarship guidance plus provide designated space for Guard personnel. Delta Digital News Service
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention shows that Arkansas' age-adjusted suicide rate increased 12.2% from 2022 to 2023—more than any other state. Health experts are now reviewing the report to guide future support measures. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Saturday, A-State secured a 31-30 win over Texas State at Centennial Bank Stadium when junior quarterback Jaylen Raynor led a 71-yard drive in 46 seconds—completing 20 consecutive passes that turned the game in their favor. The team posted 398 yards of offense and will travel to Mobile on Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. to face South Alabama. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State football won a game with a final score of 31 to 30 against Texas State after Jaylen Raynor scored a rushing touchdown with 7 seconds left and Clune Van Andel made the extra point, lifting their record to 2 to 4 overall and 1 to 1 in Sun Belt play. The team will next play Tuesday, October 14th at 6:30 p.m. at South Alabama — the game will air nationally on ESPN2. K8 News
- ➤ John Lyles, a third-grader at Westside Elementary, scored a 70-yard touchdown during a youth football game in Jonesboro and both teams cheered him on—creating a moment of sportsmanship that went viral on social media. The play marked his first year in public school and showed how football brought teammates together in a memorable way. K8 News
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