Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 13th of October.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
🏘️ Community
Jonesboro Right Now teams with the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society to feature two adoptable pets.
Amelda, a three year old large mix (in foster care for two months) and Crema, a playful 23 week old domestic short hair, are ready for a furever home; adopters can review shelter guidelines.
🎭 Culture
Lit'l Bita Christmas will draw vendors to First National Bank Arena at 217 Olympic Drive from Nov.
20 to 22, celebrating its 40th year. The fair offers a kids play area (with soft play and a gingerbread bounce house), food trucks, Santa visits, and door prize giveaways to support scholarships.
🎓 Education
A-State will host its 'Into the Howlverse' Homecoming Week from Oct.
20-24 with free food, alumni reunions, and family activities on campus, culminating with a tailgate and a 6 p.m. Red Wolves football game against Georgia State on Oct. 24 (Centennial Bank Stadium).
🏛️ Government
Jonesboro City Council approved two resolutions on Thursday to purchase playground equipment for a new park on Disciple Drive, contracting ACS Playground Adventure and Landscape Structures at a cost of $1.4 million.
The park will include a splashpad, trails, and green space and is scheduled for bidding in early 2027.
Jonesboro City Council approved a land use agreement with the planned Northeast Arkansas Children’s Museum on property at 215 W.
Monroe Ave. The deal remains in effect until Jan. 1, 2030 and requires verified funding before demolition or site improvements begin.
🏈 Sports
Local high school football rankings received an update after seven weeks; Fordyce dropped after a loss to Helena-West Helena Central while Bismarck climbed after a shutout win.
Searcy kept the No. 1 spot in Class 6A after beating Jonesboro.
A-State volleyball recorded career highs in kills as it swept South Alabama 3-1 at First National Bank Arena Saturday afternoon.
Devyn Lewis, Addison Collum, and Adison Ozuna led the team in the win.
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