Tuesday, December 17th, 2024

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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Tuesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Fisher Street Community in Action in Jonesboro is collecting new, unwrapped toys for children aged zero to 12 to ensure they have a special Christmas, with donations accepted until December 20. K8 News
- ➤ St. Bernards Hospital expresses gratitude to first responders with a holiday breakfast, highlighting the importance of their role in emergency care. Northeast Arkansas News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas motorists experienced a gas price drop of 3.4 cents to $2.55 a gallon last week, bucking the national trend of rising fuel costs. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University's Women's Business Leadership Center has expanded opportunities for female students by partnering with the Forté Foundation, enabling participation in leadership conferences and events nationwide. NEA Report
- ➤ Arkansas State University celebrated over 200 graduates from more than ten departments at its 2024 Fall Commencement. Northeast Arkansas News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Jonesboro City Council will deliberate on a resolution to condemn the old Citizens Bank building for demolition during their next meeting. Jonesboro Right Now
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SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas State Men's Basketball team clinches a victory against UAB with a score of 98-89. K8 News
- ➤ Matt Jones and Christina Long analyze the ongoing situation with notable players leaving Arkansas sports teams, followed by a discussion on Arkansas basketball's recent win against UCA. Delta Digital News Service
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Delta State Lady Statesmen vs. Arkansas State Red Wolves Women's Basketball
The Arkansas State Red Wolves Women's Basketball team will host the Delta State Lady Statesmen at the First National Bank Arena in Jonesboro.
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