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Sunday, December 7th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 7th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Downtown Jonesboro hosted JoyFest on Saturday, Dec. 6 as families gathered to light a tree and enjoy artificial snow that added holiday magic to the celebration; the event brought the community together for an evening of festive cheer. K8 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University hosted a mental health day at its museum during finals week and the holiday season to help students and community members ease stress. The event featured therapy dogs (and therapy chickens) along with activities and support from mental health professionals. K8 News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State's Red Wolves beat Tennessee-Martin 78-66 last Saturday & extended their winning streak to five games. Jonesboro Sun
- ➤ Jonesboro kept the championship trophy at the Barry Pruitt Hurricane Classic on Saturday after the team won in overtime for the second time in a row. Jonesboro Sun
- ➤ TJ Caldwell led Arkansas State with 19 points as the Red Wolves won 90-78 on Saturday night in a game against Little Rock. The win improved the team's record to 7-3 while Little Rock could not close the gap. K8 News
- ➤ Jonesboro beat Nettleton in the Barry Pruitt Hurricane Classic semifinals at the local sports complex (players showcased a strong effort), setting the stage for a tight final match in the coming weeks. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State beat Arkansas-Little Rock in a men’s basketball game at home in Jonesboro, extending their winning streak in the rivalry. The victory boosts the team’s momentum as they look to build on this strong performance. Jonesboro Sun
- ➤ The Arkansas Razorbacks beat Fresno State 82-58 on Sunday, Dec. 7, with a strong performance — the win improved their top-25 rank ahead of their next matchup. 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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