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Saturday, November 1st, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 1st of November.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Yessuh BBQ & More Catering is featured on Food Truck Friday as owner Austin Lewis, who left farming during 2020 to cook, now serves a changing menu of salads, burgers, jambalaya, salmon with alfredo, and fried fish. The truck gets its name when customers say 'Yes, sir' and has run for five years—often with help from family. K8 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Williams Baptist University Theatre program will open its season with the mystery comedy Moriarty from November 6–8 at 7:30 p.m. in Startup Chapel—directed by Melinda Williams and featuring local talent from Walnut Ridge, Jonesboro and surrounding areas; ticket prices are $3 for students and senior citizens and $5 for general admission. NEA Report
- ➤ Zach Jones, owner of local florist Bearded Bouquet, will decorate the White House for the holidays, marking a milestone since he opened his shop in 2019. His creative floral designs bring Jonesboro charm to a national stage. Jonesboro Sun
- ➤ In Craighead Forest Park this weekend—open from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.—the Red Wolf Renaissance Fair will host over 70 vendors, live armored combat qualifying fighters for nationals and a scavenger hunt with red wolf facts. Organizers say the event brings an authentic medieval experience with real knights in armor. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University will darken its clock tower this Sunday to honor late alumna Kay Luter whose $500,000 donation supports veterinary scholarships and faculty development in the College of Veterinary Medicine—marking her lasting investment in animal health education. The tribute will benefit students and faculty as the university builds on her vision for the future. Northeast Arkansas News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced Friday that she is directing $500K to six Arkansas food bank networks starting Monday, Nov. 3—she will send more funds weekly if the shutdown continues—while urging food banks to buy local goods and advising Arkansans to check HelpArkansas.com for food assistance. Jonesboro Right Now
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ As daylight saving time ends tomorrow, the American Red Cross urges Jonesboro residents to test their smoke alarms before setting clocks back on Nov. 2. Micheal Sullivan, the group's Executive Director, said working alarms cut the risk of dying in a house fire by giving people more time to escape. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Cross County beat Marked Tree 44-20 in a Friday night football game on Oct. 31. The win is expected to boost the team's confidence—helping them prepare for upcoming matches. K8 News
- ➤ On Oct. 31, GOTW Valley View beat Nettleton 21-14 in Friday night football. The team made key plays in the final quarter to secure the win. K8 News
- ➤ Yesterday at Graham Creek Nature Preserve in Foley, AL—Arkansas State's cross country team earned top five finishes in both the men's 8K and women's 5K races. Carlo Martinez-Jaramillo won his second consecutive individual title while five female runners posted career bests. Jonesboro Right Now
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Hytrol Industrial Park 5K/10K
9 a.m. — Hytrol — Registration fee — Support local health initiatives while enjoying a scenic run/walk in Jonesboro.
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Paving the Promise 5K
3 PM — 1601 James St, Jonesboro, AR — Entry fee applies — Participate in a charity run benefiting local women's recovery programs.
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