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Saturday, December 6th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 6th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Jonesboro City Stars Booster Club announced it will dissolve its 501(c)3 and transfer youth programming, funds, and sports equipment to the city after discussions aiming to strengthen local recreational offerings. The decision follows over 25 years of providing free or low-cost programs across Northeast Arkansas. NEA Report
- ➤ Brenda’s Table will host its fifth annual Community Holiday Meal on Dec. 20 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Wesley Hall, First United Methodist Church (801 S. Main St.), serving up to 600 free meals with delivery available to Jonesboro and nearby towns. The Fox 104.9
- ➤ Make-A-Wish Mid-South surprised Georgia Waller and her brother Gabe with a Disney World trip during a presentation at International Studies Magnet School in Jonesboro. The family will travel on Dec. 28. K8 News
- ➤ JoyFest is free today on Union Street downtown and features live music, vendors, and kid activities (3 to 11 p.m.) with a Christmas tree lighting (5:30 p.m.). Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ A Cedar Ridge custodian transformed the school cafeteria into a Christmas wonderland as a way to show his care for the kids, brightening the holiday spirit for students. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ At Arkansas State, students enjoyed organized study breaks on Friday in the campus library—taking part in events like Cocoa & Crafts and Beanbag Readathon to de-stress before finals. Northeast Arkansas News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Starting the week of Dec. 8, ARDOT will install new roadside litter awareness signs along I-555 in Jonesboro — featuring messages on spending and community impact that will display for about one month. K8 News
- ➤ Motorists in Bentonville will soon see new anti-litter displays along highways when ARDOT installs blue signs plus 5-foot wire mesh letters at Exit 91 on I-49 and Exit 42 on I-555 starting next week for an approximately one-month trial. Delta Digital News Service
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Urologist Emma Jacobs and her team implanted Arkansas’s first tibial nerve device to treat bladder control symptoms near the ankle—an FDA-approved treatment that needs no anesthesia—and offers same-day therapy with a battery lasting up to 15 years. NEA Report
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ On Friday, Dec. 5, Cedar Ridge defeated Woodlawn 74-38 to capture the 8-Man State Championship at their school, marking a strong finish to the season. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State will face Missouri State in the first ever XBOX Bowl on Thursday, Dec. 18 at 8:00 p.m. in Frisco at the Ford Center at The Star (a 12,000 seat indoor stadium next to the Dallas Cowboys headquarters) with tickets available through Arkansas State Athletics. 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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