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Jonesboro
Monday, November 17th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 17th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tarah Richardson has been named editor-in-chief of JonesboroRightNow.com today—current editor Rachel Rudd will serve as chief reporter while Nena Zimmer remains a contributing writer. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ A Jonesboro woman asked for help on Facebook so her niece, Scotland, could have a proper sixth birthday at Chuck E. Cheese, and officers from the police department surprised her at the party after her family faced a flat tire. A Good Samaritan also helped drive the family to the celebration, and the event showed a strong display of local community support. Jonesboro Right Now
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ Cool mornings and warm afternoons made for ideal gardening weather even though it is a bit dry—one local gardener refilled his water garden, planted over 100 bulbs with his family, and checked on summer blooms that are still strong after a brief freeze. He watered his pots and restarted his sprinkler system to prepare for colder days ahead. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Head Coach Ryan Pannone, Royal Blue, and Jaxon Ellingsworth spoke after the Red Wolves won over CBC on November 16, sharing their brief reactions to the game. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas Razorbacks lost 23-22 to LSU on Saturday after they gave up a 14-0 lead, leaving interim coach Bobby Petrino frustrated with the team's play. The team will work to secure a win in their upcoming game against Texas at 2:30 p.m. Saturday—hoping to break their losing streak and improve their record. Delta Digital News Service
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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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