Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 12th of October.
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St. John the Baptist Catholic Church held a traditional Mass on Sunday to mark 100 years since construction began, celebrating its centennial milestone in the community.
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Arkansas State University opened the new Dash Goff Equine Center Thursday afternoon in Jonesboro for its College of Veterinary Medicine, giving students a hands-on space to learn and practice equine care skills.
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The Wynne Yellowjackets defeated Valley View 28-14 on Friday night, extending their winning streak to three and achieving a 3-0 record in 5A-East conference play.
Jonesboro’s Hurricanes were outpaced by the top-ranked Lions who won 52-27 in a Class 6A game today.
The local team struggled to keep pace with their fast opponents.
On Oct. 9, local Football Friday Night games saw Osceola defeat Palestine-Wheatley, Rivercrest beat Harrisburg, and Forrest City overcome Pocahontas, while Corning improved to 6-0 and Marked Tree moved to 5-1 using recent play results; Yarnell’s Sweetest Play nominees were also announced.
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