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Jonesboro
Wednesday, December 31st, 2025
Good morning, Jonesboro. Here's your local news at a glance for Wednesday, the 31st of December.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ Today, numerous New Year’s Eve celebrations take place in Jonesboro, featuring family-friendly activities at Hijinx events (noon party and evening bash), free concerts at the public library, teen gaming, and several live music shows at local venues. Northeast Arkansas News
ECONOMY NEWS
- ➤ Arkansas ranks as number one for inbound movers for a second straight year, Governor Sanders said — the trend is spurring new home and apartment construction in Northeast Arkansas while local real estate welcomes lower prices and growing job opportunities. K8 News
- ➤ Recent data shows Arkansas has led the nation in inbound movers for a second year, highlighting a trend of growing interest in relocating here. Local residents in Jonesboro may notice more new neighbors arriving in a state that continues to attract people. K8 News
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced on Tuesday, Dec. 30 that Arkansas received $208 million in federal rural health funding to improve care in small communities. State officials will use the funds for programs focused on nutrition, telehealth, and recruiting healthcare workers. K8 News
- ➤ Jonesboro fire chief Marty Hamrick warned that fireworks can cause severe injuries and advised locals to let professionals handle them — following safety tips may reduce accidents during New Year’s celebrations. He noted that fireworks are banned in city limits. K8 News
HEALTH NEWS
- ➤ St. Bernards Healthcare physicians honored hospitalist Jon Thompson with the 2025 Living The Mission Physician Award during their annual meeting on Dec. 8 in Jonesboro, citing his exceptional patient care and leadership. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders announced that Arkansas received $208.8 million from the Rural Health Transformation Program to boost rural health care. The funding supports hospitals, workforce development, telehealth, and preventative care for the fiscal year ending Sept. 30—with more awards coming later. Delta Digital News Service
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Tuesday, Dec. 30 at the Badger Holiday Classic in Beebe, Jonesboro girls basketball beat Harding Academy 40-36. Caddyn Brown led with 15 points while Amiyah Wilson added 10 points and six rebounds. Delta Digital News Service
- ➤ Junior guard Crislyn Rose earned Sun Belt Player of the Week honors after scoring 15 points and eight assists in Arkansas State's win (Dec. 28) over Arkansas, helping the team extend its nine-game win streak. Jonesboro Right Now
- ➤ On Dec. 30, the Arkansas State men’s basketball team beat Arkansas Tech to improve its record to 10-4, marking a strong step in its season. K8 News
TODAY'S FOOD FOR THOUGHT
Art should comfort the disturbed and disturb the comfortable.
~ Banksy
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