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Jonesboro
Thursday, November 13th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 13th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Kyra Pratt, a 17-year-old high school senior, organized the first Paving the Promise 5K in Jonesboro to raise about $5,000 for Promise House—a faith-based recovery home at Southwest Church of Christ. Packet pickup is today from 4—7 p.m. there and the race will begin Saturday, Nov. 15 at 9 a.m. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ ARDAR donated $47,000 to Veterans’ Cottages on November 12 to support transitional housing for veterans. The program is a collaboration among the City, Arkansas State University, and the Beck Center for Veterans. Delta Digital News Service
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Riceland Foods will hold its Annual Membership Meeting today at Embassy Suites on 23 Red Wolf Blvd in Jonesboro. Doors open at 8:00 a.m. and the event will feature breakout sessions on crop insurance, sustainability and marketing options + a keynote by CEO Kevin McGilton followed by a full business meeting with cooperative leadership updates. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Ollie's Bargain Outlet has leased the former Big Lots building on Woodsprings Road and will soon open its first 30,000-square-foot store in Jonesboro—filling a key vacancy while boosting the retail corridor. Northeast Arkansas News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Northeast Arkansas Chorale will present “A Christmas Prologue” — a holiday concert with a full choir and orchestra — at 7 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 15 at Williams Baptist University’s Manley Chapel. Delta Digital News Service
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University announced a new $25,000 Carvell Family Endowed Scholarship—designed to help first generation college students attend classes full-time on campus. The fund is generated from interest earned on the endowment and supports students with financial need. Delta Digital News Service
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Methodist Family Health purchased Arkansas Continued Care Hospital in Jonesboro and will convert the facility into a 70-bed acute psychiatric center for children under 18. The project will add safety features+ a schedule for the renovations will be shared when available. Jonesboro Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State head baseball coach Mike Silva announced the return of left-handed pitcher Chase Richter for the upcoming 2025—26 season. Richter, who made 28 appearances and earned eight saves last season, will pitch in the season opener on February 13 at Slayton Family Field. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ ESPN's SportsCenter on Campus will visit Heritage Plaza on November 20 from 1 p.m. to 2 p.m. Fans can join at 12:30 for giveaways and games + the broadcast airs before the Red Wolves' primetime matchup against Louisiana. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Yesterday, Arkansas State volleyball head coach Brian Gerwig announced the signing of three athletes—Calea Bush, Keira Garinger and Eden Roethel—for the 2026 roster. Bush from Paetow High became the first Division I volleyball player from her school, while Garinger earned Main Street Player of the Year honors and Roethel surpassed 1,000 career kills; the team prepares to face Old Dominion on Nov. 14-15. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ On Tuesday night at Great Southern Bank Arena, the A-State men's basketball team overcame a 16-point deficit to beat Missouri State 86-85 — Chandler Jackson led with 33 points and ended a nine-game losing streak in Springfield. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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Santa Shuffle
6:30 PM — Joe Mack Campbell Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive stroll through Jonesboro in holiday spirit.
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23rd Annual Duck Classic
7 p.m. — First National Bank Arena — Ticketed event — Celebrate with a charity banquet followed by a fun-filled duck hunting experience for a great cause.
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