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Wednesday, November 26th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 26th of November.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The DAV Turkey Trot 5K will take place on A-State’s campus tomorrow with registration beginning at 6 a.m. and the race starting at 7 a.m. The run supports local disabled veterans with all funds going directly to services in the area. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Jonesboro kicks off a month-long series of holiday events today with the opening of Christmas at the Park drive-through light display running until Dec. 23—festivities also include a free holiday concert on Dec. 4, a ‘Candy Christmas’ parade on Dec. 5, and Downtown Jonesboro JoyFest with tree lighting and Winter Wonderland opening on Dec. 6, plus a symphony performance and a family musical running through Dec. 22. K8 News
- ➤ Schools, businesses, community groups, and churches must register by 5 p.m. Friday, November 28 for the Jonesboro Christmas Parade, which will take place on December 5 at 7 p.m. on Main Street in Downtown Jonesboro. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ The Food Bank of Northeast Arkansas will hold drive-thru USDA food distributions on Dec. 3 at three Poinsett County locations: Marked Tree Fire Station from 9 to 10 a.m., Trumann Sports Complex from 9 to 10 a.m. and Lepanto City Hall from 11 a.m. to noon. Households must live in the county and meet TEFAP income guidelines to receive food on a first come, first served basis—supplies are available until they run out. NEA Report
- ➤ Students from the Pre-Veterinary Medicine Club at Arkansas State University are hosting a pet food drive to support the Northeast Arkansas Humane Society—donations can be dropped off at campus and local sites until Dec. 4. NEA Report
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The Stage Theater Co. will present 'The Best Christmas Pageant Ever: The Musical' at the Nettleton Performing Arts Center on December 6 at 6 p.m. and December 7 at 2 p.m.—tickets cost $15. This debut performance of the musical is the company's final show of the season and is sponsored by ARPets Hospital. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University and K8 will award 10 scholarships worth $10,000 each to local seniors planning to attend A-State in Jonesboro. Students must apply by January 31 — the scholarships are part of a $100,000 fund for community students. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro Fire Department Chief Marty Hamrick shared deep frying turkey safety tips for Thanksgiving and said the turkey must be completely thawed and dry to avoid fires; he warned that oil should not overfill the cooking vessel and that frying must be done outdoors—away from structures and without leaving it unattended. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Arkansas Department of Transportation said the southbound outside lane on I-555 over Ditch 60 in the St. Francis Sunken Lands near Payneway will be closed daily from 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. starting Dec. 1 for bridge repairs—work expected to finish on Dec. 18. K8 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University graduate students will host a free Community Mental Health Day at A-State Museum (adjacent to the Dean B. Ellis Library) on Dec. 6 from (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.) to offer fun, creative activities like group dancing and cookie decorating while local partners share mental health resource information. NEA Report
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State men’s basketball beat Jacksonville State 74-63 Monday night at First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro—Christian Harmon scored 21 points and led a strong comeback in the second half. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Butch Jones held a press conference on November 25th—he previewed the upcoming Appalachian State matchup and outlined the Red Wolves' strategy for their next game. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State women’s soccer earned six selections to the CSC Academic All-District Team+ the honorees include graduates Keelyn Peacock and Gertie Langford and juniors Kennedy Horn, Riley Whisenhunt, Leigha Dobbins and Tindra Cedarholm, an honor that recognizes their on-field and academic achievements. The Fox 104.9
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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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