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Jonesboro
Wednesday, December 17th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 17th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro Animal Services is collecting Purina Dog Chow donations for Operation Santa Paws, running from Dec. 1 to 24, to help local dogs. Contributions can be dropped off at 6119 E. Highland Drive (M-F, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or shipped via Amazon. Jonesboro Right Now
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Memphis-based Tops Bar-B-Q and Burgers is preparing to open a new location on Hilltop in Jonesboro, set in the former Demo’s Smokehouse at 4115 E. Johnson Ave. Crews installed signage & staff is in place as the restaurant readies for its grand opening. K8 News
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ Shelf Care Book Club at Unwind is drawing more local readers for monthly sessions — the next meeting is on Feb. 10 at 6 p.m. and will feature discussion of a book series tied to a new film release. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Jonesboro announced it will replace outdated plexiglass bus shelters with 45 new steel structures, featuring larger roofs and perforated walls (with ADA-compliant benches) for better protection during weather changes; installation will be completed within 90 days. K8 News
- ➤ The City of Jonesboro approved a resolution to hire Pickering Firm Inc. to survey and design a 10 ft shared path along Aggie, Airport, and Prospect roads plus Elizabeth Lane, with work set to begin when a notice to proceed is issued and design fees capped at $148,400. K8 News
LIFESTYLE NEWS
- ➤ The Humane Society is offering pet fostering as a way for residents to help animals until shelters match them with permanent homes. Interested community members can sign a foster agreement and receive supplies (food, medicine, and a bed) to care for the pets. K8 News
REAL ESTATE NEWS
- ➤ A new gated senior living community is planned on an empty lot on Warren Street in North Jonesboro pending rezoning review (Tuesday night) by City Council; property owner Marque Mealing of G Enterprises aims to start construction next summer and open 59 units for seniors by the end of 2026. Northeast Arkansas News
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Today, Arkansas State women's basketball tips off SBC play at home (their familiar arena) as the team starts its game on campus. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State earned second in the 2025-26 Vic Bubas Cup fall standings with 45.0 points as of Dec. 15, trailing James Madison by 3 points & adding strong scores from football, cross country, volleyball, and soccer. The next update will be announced after winter sports conclude. Jonesboro Right Now
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