Saturday, December 21st, 2024

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Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Saturday, the 21st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Jonesboro residents enjoy holiday traditions such as viewing Christmas lights with family and ordering festive treats from local bakery Southern Confections. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ The Downtown Jonesboro Alliance secured emergency grant funds from Main Street Arkansas to support Main Street businesses impacted by a road closure caused by structural concerns with the old Citizens Bank building. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ The Salvation Army in Jonesboro faces a $57,108.20 shortfall in its Red Kettle Campaign with only three days left, urging community donations to meet its $100,000 goal. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Jonesboro Police offer safety guidelines for the holiday season, including locking up, mindful package receiving, and neighborhood vigilance. Northeast Arkansas News
- ➤ Arkansas State University offers free entry to basketball games with a toy donation, benefiting Coaching Love Incorporated's toy drive. Northeast Arkansas News
CRIME NEWS
- ➤ A man was arrested in Jonesboro, Arkansas, for second-degree murder following the discovery of a 52-year-old male's body outside a residence. NEA Report
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ With Christmas approaching, shoppers prefer buying gifts from local stores to avoid delays associated with online orders and to support small businesses. Northeast Arkansas News
EDUCATION NEWS
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Division of Higher Education allocated nearly $9 million in grants to the Arkansas State University System for workforce development in industries like manufacturing and cybersecurity. NEA Report
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ Dr. David Diffine faces a lawsuit from a former patient alleging sexual misconduct, following a suspension of his medical license for inappropriate behavior in his clinic. Delta Digital News Service
SHOP NEWS
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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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