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Jonesboro
Thursday, December 4th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 4th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday evening, Caleigh Parker won the 7th annual Light Up Their Hearts contest sponsored by Ground Crew, LLC, Fat City Steak and Grillhouse and local radio stations, receiving a $500 Visa Gift Card while her home at 4014 Cypress Springs Road was decorated for the holidays. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Jonesboro E911 Center invites community members and businesses to donate meals, cards, and gift baskets to support its 30 dispatchers this holiday season & ease their workload amid increased call volumes. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arvest Foundation announced a $4,000 grant to St. Bernards Development Foundation as a match donation for its Giving Tuesday campaign. Arvest Bank associates (led by community bank president Kevin Hufstedler) presented the check to foundation leaders in Jonesboro. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The 78th annual Christmas Parade will feature a sensory-friendly viewing area tomorrow along E. Jackson Avenue near Church Street—offering blankets, noise-cancelling headphones, sensory toys and adjustable enclosed buildings for comfort. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro native Airman Markeveion Williams serves aboard the USS Boxer in San Diego as an aviation boatswain's mate. He graduated from Jonesboro High School and joined the Navy two years ago to pursue new horizons while embracing a positive approach rooted in his hometown values. Jonesboro Right Now
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Arkansas State University, the First-Year Experience (FYE) Academic Expo brought over 1,200 first-year students together to show research, connections, and philanthropy projects. Faculty recognized winners with awards up to $250, including a sociology class for its Campus Crime Climate Project. NEA Report
- ➤ Applications for Leadership Jonesboro’s 40th anniversary class — which promotes civic engagement with tuition costing $1,750 and two scholarships available — must be submitted by 4 p.m. on Dec. 26. Orientation is on Jan. 22 with mandatory sessions planned in Heber Springs and Little Rock. Jonesboro Right Now
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday, the Delta Regional Authority announced that several Northeast Arkansas communities received over $5.5 million in grants for major infrastructure projects. The funds will support improvements to roads, bridges and other essential facilities. Delta Digital News Service
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine at A-State is using an AI program that records doctor-patient conversations and converts them to notes, reducing paperwork and physician burnout. Dr. Shane Speights said the system saves more than three hours daily per doctor and boosts patient care. K8 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Tuesday night in Jonesboro, A-State men’s basketball clinched an 83-63 win over UT Arlington (at First National Bank Arena) as Jalen Hampton scored 19 points and Hayman reached 1,000 career points. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State men’s basketball beat UT Arlington 83-63 Tuesday night at First National Bank Arena, with Jalen Hampton posting a season-high 19 points. The team will face Little Rock Saturday at 8:00 p.m. at the Jack Stephens Center. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State football signed 24 players Wednesday to kick off its 2026 Early Signing Period, including recruits like Danny Beale + TJ Hodges. The move sets the stage for team building ahead of next season. K8 News
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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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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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TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Everything should be made as simple as possible, but not simpler.
~ Albert Einstein
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