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Jonesboro
Friday, December 19th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 19th of December.
BUSINESS NEWS
- ➤ Fountain Square businesses received eviction notices Tuesday and have two months to relocate as the East Arkansas Area Agency of Aging plans to sell the property to boost funding for home-delivered meal programs in 12 counties. Business owners are already seeking new locations amid strong community support. K8 News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas State University's 32nd Annual Agribusiness Conference is scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 11 at the Red Wolf Convention Center/Embassy Suites (223 Red Wolf Blvd). The free event will offer sessions on groundwater management and farm policy, with a pre-conference reception on Tuesday, Feb. 10 for early arrivals. NEA Report
- ➤ Nick Meurrier, an A-State alumnus and business leader, has donated $30,000 to fund a renewable scholarship for full-time Arkansas residents accepted to the College of Veterinary Medicine. The Nick Meurrier Scholarship for Veterinary Advancement will first support a student in the 2026‑27 academic year. NEA Report
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The City of Jonesboro announced warming centers at community centers will open for daytime hours if temperatures drop (32°F) or lower; JET will provide free rides and The Salvation Army will operate an overnight shelter with a hot meal at 5 p.m. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Jonesboro Fire Department warns that modern homes burn faster than decades ago due to synthetic materials — leaving residents as little as two minutes to escape. Fire Chief Marty Hamrick emphasizes proper smoke alarm placement and planning two exit routes per home. K8 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Super V Drugs in Jonesboro advises locals on safe medication management. Pharmacy experts remind patients to follow label instructions, keep an updated list, and ask for help with free packaging and affordable alternatives (the pharmacy has served the community for over 45 years). Jonesboro Right Now
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Local restaurants and bars in Jonesboro hosted watch parties as Arkansas State took on Missouri State in the Xbox Bowl in Frisco, Texas, with Brickhouse (a favorite spot) leading the way. K8 News
- ➤ Charles McCary reported from Texas on Dec. 17 on the XBox Bowl pregame show where Arkansas State WR Corey Rucker had a one-on-one discussion ahead of the final game as team strategies were reviewed. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State football secured a 34-28 win in the XBox Bowl as Jaylen Raynor threw three touchdowns + Corey Rucker set a new record in his final game, helping the team recover from a rough season start. K8 News
- ➤ Fans in Jonesboro attended watch parties as they followed early highlights of the XBox Bowl between Arkansas State and Missouri State. Live updates captured key moments from the game + kept the community connected. K8 News
- ➤ Arkansas State men’s basketball won 89-70 against Texas State on Wednesday night at Strahan Arena, led by Christian Harmon’s 21 points and record-setting scoring. The team will face Southern Miss on Saturday, Dec. 20 at 3:30 p.m. inside Reed-Green Coliseum. Jonesboro Right Now
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