Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 1st of December.
Good morning, Jonesboro.
💼 Business
Shoppers in Jonesboro are preparing for Cyber Monday as online retailers are set to offer discounts on items for gifting and entertaining.
Experts recommend making a list and checking secure web addresses plus using coupon codes to help save money while avoiding high shipping costs.
🎭 Culture
Santa’s North Pole in Jonesboro has opened its annual Christmas attraction, featuring animatronics, Santa photos, and live reindeer displays—including a sensory night with Ag for Autism—for families to enjoy.
The event will run through Christmas Eve at 4502 Access Rd.
🎓 Education
Arkansas State University is uniting its community tomorrow for Giving Tuesday on Dec.
2 to support students with the Student Emergency Fund and key university initiatives. Donors who contribute $25 or more will receive a Comfort Colors 'Back the Pack' T-shirt and tickets to the A-State vs. UT Arlington basketball game—an effort led by the A-State Student Philanthropy Council.
🏈 Sports
The Arkansas State football team rallied from a six-point deficit in the fourth quarter to win 30-29 and clinch bowl eligibility for the third consecutive season in a Saturday game.
Jaylen Raynor threw for 363 yards and three touchdowns—A-State will learn its bowl destination on Dec. 7.
Arkansas State women’s basketball beat Kent State 74-54 in the championship game on Sunday afternoon at the Baha Mar Convention Center (their first multi-game win this season), and the team will return to Jonesboro on Dec.
3 at 7 p.m. to face Florida Gulf Coast (a key game in their five-game homestand).
Former Memphis head coach Ryan Silverfield was named Arkansas Football Head Coach on Nov.
30 — he will lead the team as they prepare for the upcoming season.
A-State spotlighted Daedrianna Cail, Payton van Veen, and Addison Collum on NCAA Volleyball Selection Sunday as key players for the Red Wolves—reporters detailed their performances and expected roles for the upcoming season.
🎉 Jonesboro Events
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Santa Shuffle
6:30 PM — Joe Mack Campbell Park — Free entry — Enjoy a festive stroll through Jonesboro in holiday spirit.
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.
Live at the 501 Steakhouse
6:30 PM – 12:30 AM — 501 Steakhouse — Cost varies — Enjoy a night of new tunes and classic covers in a cozy Arkansas setting.
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