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Monday, December 8th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 8th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Santa at the Silos celebrated its ninth year Sunday in Bono in a festive tradition that gathered local families for photos with Santa, arts and crafts, and holiday treats. Community volunteers supported the event while donations for the Westside Backpack Program were collected. K8 News
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Meteorologist James Bryant and veteran storm chaser Zachary Hall will launch the Arkansas Weather Network, a hyper-local weather app, on Dec. 13. The digital platform, sponsored by First Community Bank, offers real-time forecasts, alerts, and a live chat (providing updates for local counties). Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Valley View and Cross County are finalists for the 2025 Yarnell’s Sweetest Play of the Year after touchdown plays boosted their teams’ wins. The statewide poll closes Monday, Dec. 15 at 12:00 p.m. CST, and the winner gets a trophy, a $1,000 booster club check, and an ice cream party. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State’s women basketball team won its fifth straight contest Saturday as Wynter Rogers tied her career high with 17 points, boosting the team to a 7-3 record + the win highlighted strong play. The Red Wolves will host Southern Arkansas Tuesday, Dec. 9 at 7 p.m. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Arkansas State men’s basketball beat Little Rock 90 to 78 Saturday night in the Jack Stephens Center. TJ Caldwell (19) led scoring while Fredy-Salam Sylla posted a career-high 16 as the team secured its fourth win of the season. Jonesboro Right Now
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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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