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Jonesboro
Sunday, December 28th, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Sunday, the 28th of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Our House held its 10th annual Home for the Holidays event on Dec. 5 at the Albert Pike Memorial Temple to raise funds and awareness for securing housing for people in need. Delta Digital News Service
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ High school band directors Kyle Allman and McKenzie Bryeans—selected as two of five from the region—will march in the Rose Parade on New Year’s Day at 10 a.m. Central time in Pasadena, California. Their achievement is set to inspire students and the local community. K8 News
- ➤ The Ozark Blues Society is set to kick off 2026 with its annual Bound for Beale fundraiser on Jan. 2 at George's Majestic Lounge in Fayetteville where regional blues bands will advance to the final rounds of the International Blues Challenge. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Several Arkansas authors and musicians earned national honors on year-end best-of lists for 2025. Regina Black’s August Lane was named a Notable Book by The New York Times, T.L. Simpson’s Cope Field ranked with Kirkus Reviews, and Little Rock metal band Rwake received Rolling Stone acclaim for their album. Delta Digital News Service
ENVIRONMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Arkansas Game and Fish Commission is repurposing donated Christmas trees into fish habitat in lakes statewide. Trees stripped of decorations can be dropped off at local points, including Craighead Forest Park Lake Boat Ramp in Jonesboro, until the end of January 2026. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas will remove its 0.125% grocery sales tax on Jan. 1, saving shoppers about 12.5 cents per $100 spent on groceries. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ After a six-day Christmas break, Arkansas Razorbacks women's basketball returned to practice as they prepare to face red-hot Arkansas State—set for a 2 p.m. tipoff today at Walton Arena. Coach Kelsi Musick noted that fixing turnover issues will be key before the SEC opener against Vanderbilt on New Year’s Day. Delta Digital News Service
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