Jonesboro Local News – Monday, December 15th, 2025

Daily Jonesboro

Monday, December 15th, 2025

Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Monday, the 15th of December.

GOVERNMENT NEWS

➤ The USDA approved waivers that limit using SNAP benefits for sugary foods and drinks in 18 states, including Arkansas, starting in 2026. These restrictions will affect about 14 million people and vary by state. K8 News

SPORTS NEWS

➤ On Sunday, Dec. 14, fans gathered at Arkansas State's final practice in Jonesboro to send off the Red Wolves ahead of the Xbox Bowl, setting the stage for a competitive game. K8 News

JONESBORO EVENTS

EVENTS

SUBMIT EVENT

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.

Sat, 12/27/25

Saturday, December 27th, 2025
View event

JONESBORO REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SUBMIT LISTING

No new real estate listings today. You can submit one here.

JONESBORO JOB BOARD

JOB BOARD

SUBMIT JOB

No new job posts today. You can submit one here.

JONESBORO ANNOUNCEMENTS

ANNOUNCEMENTS

SUBMIT ANNOUNCEMENT SUBMIT

No new community announcements today. You can submit one here.

TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards.

Know who said this? Send us an email!

Reveal the author

About Daily Jonesboro

Welcome to the Daily Jonesboro, your community newsletter that's anything but snooze-worthy, packed with positive, impactful local news + events across the Jonesboro, Arkansas community. If you like the Daily Jonesboro, support us by subscribing to our email newsletter and sharing us with your friends and family in Jonesboro.

Advertising Opportunities

Advertising with us will make sure you stay at the top of everyone's mind—in Jonesboro and across Arkansas. You can learn more here. We'll work together to build a custom plan to hit your goals this year.

Alternatively, you can submit events, announcements, real estate listings, and job postings. We'll include them in our newsletter on whichever dates you like.

Community, delivered

Our hyper-local media company activates communities through daily email newsletters that curate the most positive, impactful local news + events – all for free.

Subscribe to Daily Jonesboro

A free Jonesboro community newsletter.

Daily local news: We curate the most positive, impactful local news + events.
6AM City: A publication of 6AM City, the nation's leading local newsletter-first media network. Nominate your city.